Aidan O'Mahony breathes a huge sigh of relief as Macroom survive the drop

Kerry All-Ireland winner will reflect before deciding on 2026. 'Last year, my brother passed away and this group was very good to me. I haven’t forgotten that'

PONDERING: Macroom manager Aidan O'Mahony: 'I’ve two kids now, they are six and eight and they are my priority. They’re playing football'

THERE was a visceral championship feel to Bandon and Macroom’s game in Kilmurry on Sunday - little wonder when the epic Cork Premier IFC tie was a relegation play-off.

The 2-20 to 2-19 final scoreline in favour of Macroom included a significant number of two-pointers. Eleven in total, seven for Macroom and four for Bandon.