Clonakilty prove big test for Castlehaven mettle

Cork SFC - Castlehaven 0-14 Clonakilty 0-13: Celebratory team photos are rare enough after first round clashes, but the Castlehaven lads had no problem posing for the one supporter who managed to meander her way through the several high-vis jackets guarding the entry to the pitch at full-time on Saturday evening.

Then again, this wasn’t simply a first round clash. This was a West Cork derby.

Locking horns at Rosscarbery were two teams who couldn’t have enjoyed more contrasting fortunes last summer. The ‘Haven were beaten by Nemo in the county final replay while Clonakilty staved off relegation with their sole victory of the campaign over Aghada.