Christian Brothers College and Presentation Brothers College ready for semi-final showdown

There’s more than city pride at stake as old rivals Christian Brothers College and Presentation Brothers College meet at Musgrave Park this afternoon (2.30pm) in the first of the Munster Schools Senior Cup semi-finals.

Christian Brothers College and Presentation Brothers College ready for semi-final showdown
Wed, 24 Feb, 2016 - 00:00
Barry Coughlan

Down through the years, there have been a succession of amazing games between the Cork city schools and today’s match promises more of the same between two sides that appear to be evenly matched, based on a one-point win for CBC in the annual Christmas friendly.

History has been kind to the two schools with each winning the prized trophy on no less than 28 occasions, ahead of the next best on the roll of honour, Rockwell College (26 titles).

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