Local rivalry to the fore as Cork clubs go in search of FAI Intermediate Cup glory

CORKNESS: College Corinthians FC manager Gary Hackett and captain Craig Donnellan, left, and Ringmahon Rangers FC captain Anthony McAlavey and manager Aidan Foley with the Pat O'Brien FAI Intermediate Challenge Cup. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

A local rivalry will play out on the national stage this Saturday when Ringmahon Rangers face College Corinthians in the FAI Intermediate Cup final, kick-off 1pm at Turner’s Cross.

This is the first time since 2008 that two Cork teams will meet in the decider, and both clubs will go into the game aiming to lift the trophy for the first time.