And they're good at football too...hard work paying dividends for Midleton youngsters

Football lives in the shadow of hurling in Midleton, but the under-16 setup's ability to add a P1 football win to the hurling equivalent shows it may not be long until the big ball begins to thrive too. 

Midleton players celebrate after defeating Ballincollig by one point in the Rebel Óg under-16 Premier 1 FC final at Sallybrook. Pic: Eddie O'Hare

Last Saturday, Midleton clinched the Rebel Óg under-16 Premier 1 hurling title after beating Ballincollig in a replay at Church Road. 

Their senior hurlers will continue their quest for Cork Premier SHC honours against Blackrock on Sunday.