Cork SFC wrap: champions dethroned as west dominates county semi line-up

A mouth-watering West Cork derby awaits in the semi-final of the Cork SFC after Castlehaven dethroned Ballincollig in one of three quarter-finals played this weekend.

The Haven will meet their neighbours and rivals O’Donovan Rossa from Skibbereen on Oct 4th after ending Ballincollig’s reign in Dunmanway on Saturday night.

Cork’s Brian Hurley contributed 1-6, his brothers Michael (0-3) and Stephen (0-1) as the Haven edged Ballincollig 1-14 to 1-11 in a high tempo clash. Castlehaven recovered from the concession of an early Ballincollig penalty, converted by Cian Dorgan to lead 1-7 to 1-3 at the interval. Hurley’s goal in the 23rd minute was an opportunist effort, as he fisted the ball past keeper Jack Gibbons.