Ballincollig signal intent with convincing win over Éire Óg

Returning to the semi-final post is the least of their ambitions for 2024. Danny Dwyer’s charges are certainly making all the right noises in the early steps of this latest journey.

DERBY DELIGHT: Éire Óg's Daniel Healy attempts to tackle Ballincollig's Ross O'Donovan. Pic: Denis Boyle

Cork Premier IHC: Ballincollig 1-19 Éire Óg 1-12

This local derby went convincingly to Ballincollig. A pillar to post victory. Their second of the campaign. More noteworthy than besting the neighbours was having a foot inside the door of the knockout stages with a round to spare.