Bursts of brilliance enough as Lehane leads Midleton past Newtownshandrum

The final margin was five but not a particularly close five, mind. Centre-back Cormac O’Brien was the sole player in green and gold to manage more than a solitary score from play.

KICKING UP DUST: Luke Dineen, Midleton, tackles Conor Griffin of Newtownshandrum during their 2025 Cork County Premier Senior Hurling Championship, meeting at Pairc Ui Rinn, Cork. Pic: Jim Coughlan.

Cork Premier SHC: Midleton 0-24 Newtownshandrum 0-19

No change in this relationship from last year’s county quarter-final. Midleton remain more than a few steps ahead of Newtownshandrum. Midleton throw-in their 2025 summer with maximum points after what was a comfortable five-point win.