Macroom survive late Ilen Rovers surge to retain PIFC status

Ilen Rovers late comeback wasn't enough to save them from a third relegation in four seasons.

28th September 2024; Macroom's Eolan O'Leary celebrates his goal against Ilen Rovers during the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier IFC relegation/ playoff at Dunmanway. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Cork PIFC: Macroom 1-13 Ilen Rovers 1-11

For the second year in a row, Macroom can breathe easy over the winter months after they again survived the relegation playoff in the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork PIFC in Dunmanway this afternoon. The winter will be longer and darker for Ilen Rovers, however, as their late surge wasn’t enough to save them from a third relegation in four seasons.