Coakley goal proves crucial as Bantry battle past Bandon and into knockouts

The Blues’ attempt to reach a third consecutive Premier IFC county final remains on course but only after the sternest of Bandon tests.

CLOSE QUARTERS: Bandon's Tim Twohig and Bantry Blues' Arthur Coakley tussle for the ball during the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Premier IFC at Dunmanway. Pic: Eddie O'Hare

Premier IFC Group 2: Bantry Blues 1-15 Bandon 0-12 

An Arthur Coakley goal proved the crucial score in Bantry Blues’ victory over west Cork rivals Bandon in the Premier IFC at a sun-kissed Dunmanway on Sunday.