‘A bit of a pipe dream’ realised as Knocknagree rise to Cork football's top tier

After defeats in 2022 and 2024, Knocknagree rose to the Cork Premier SFC with victory over Cill na Martra.

Knocknagree defeated Cill na Martra to complete an eight-year rise from junior to the top tier of Cork football. Pic: Dan Linehan

Third time’s the charm for Knocknagree.

After unsuccessful finals in 2022 and 2024, John Fintan Daly’s charges triumphed in style in the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Senior A Football Championship showdown in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday (2-17 to 0-17).