How Barrs v Castlehaven became the outstanding rivalry in Cork football

Before the 2020 county semi-final, there was no history or narrative between St Finbarr's and Castlehaven. All that has changed.

Players from both sides tussle during the Cork County Premier Senior Football Championship Semi-Final match between Castlehaven and St. Finbarr's at Páirc Ui Rinn in Cork. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

The pre-existing relationship was no relationship at all. In the seven seasons prior to 2020, St Finbarr’s and Castlehaven had met just once. 

When they lined up opposite each other in what turned out to be Chapter One of a glorious and ongoing rivalry, it had been five years since they’d last crossed paths.