Derry 0 – 14 V Cork 2 – 9
Cork had a slender victory over Derry last night at Celtic, 2 goals early in the first half contributed to their cause, A penalty from John Hayes and another Fintan Gould. Derry refused to yield and by the break they were just 3 points adrift 2 – 05 to 0 – 08 , 3 points from the boot of Paddy Bradley,
Cork managed only 4 points in the second half , but for the inaccurate shooting of the Derry forwards , 10 wides in the second period, they would be deserving winnners, Cork were restricted to the 4 points in this period and just managed to hold on.

By:Hawkeye

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Cork 3 – 17 Waterford 2 – 20
Cork maintained their unbeaten run against Waterford at Walsh Park today , Eoin Kelly pointed a free with virtually the last puck of the match, that point gave Kelly an impressive total of 1 goal and 17 points of Waterford’s total. Cork set an early pace to the game and after 15 Min’s were leading 1 -5 to 0 – 2.
Michael Cussen imposed his mark in the first half with an impressive 2 – 2. at the break Cork were still leading 2 – 9 to 1 – 9 , however Waterford had come back into it by the half time whistle at which point Kelly had amassed 1 – 8 of his own tally. The second half continued with an exchange of points .after which Waterford began to look sharper and Cork were giving away some sloppy frees., just when the sides were level Pat Horgan pounced to get a good solo goal and restore Corks 3 point margin. Enter substitute John Mullane for forward he made an immediate mark with 3 great points , Cork maintained equality with points from Ben O’ Connor, CathalNaughton and Sean Farrell. Waterford’s second goal was scored by the lively looking Tomas Ryan. Both managers were pleased with the outcome.
By: Hawkeye

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Cork 2 – 13 Dublin 2 – 6
Dublin came with an unbeaten record to Cork , in this years national league. The first half was evenly contested but goals from Daniel Goulding in the 12th minute and by Paul Kerrigan in th 27th minute gave Cork a two goal cushion at the break . The second half was alow scoring affair in which Cork scored 5 points , while Dunlin scored 1 goal and point. Cork were good value for the win and had excellent performances from Paul Kerrigan . Alan O’Connor and Daniel Goulding.
By: Hawkeye

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The Cork Senior Football team is named, this is the team to play Dublin on Saturday night 7.30pm.
1. Paddy O’Shea St. Vincents
2. Ray Carey Clyda Rovers
3. Michael Shields St.Finbarr’s
4. Eoin Cotter Douglas
5. Noel O’Leary Cill na Martra
6. Ger Spillane Ballygarvan
7. Eoin Cadogan Douglas
8. Alan O’Connor St. Colum’s
9. Pearse O’Neill Aghada
10. Fintan Goold Macroom
11. Nicholas Murphy Carrigaline
12. Patrick Kelly Ballincollig
13. Daniel Goulding Eire Og
14. Paul Kerrigan Nemo Rangers
15. John Hayes Carbery Rangers

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This is the Cork hurling team that was named to play Waterford in Walsh Park on Sunday at 2.30pm.
1. Anthony Nash (Kanturk)
2. Kevin Hartnett (Russell Rovers)
3. Eoghan Cadogan (Douglas)
4. Sean Og O hAilpín (Na Piarsaigh)
5. Shane O’Neill (Bishopstown)
6. Brian Murphy (Bride Rovers)
7. Michael Walsh (Kildorrery)
8. John Gardiner (Na Piarsaigh)
9. Cathal Naughton (Newtownshandrum)
10. Ben O’Connor (Newtownshandrum)
11. Cian McCarthy (Sarsfields)
12. Niall McCarthy (Carrigtwohill)
13. Kieran Murphy (Sarsfields)
14. Michael Cussen (Sarsfields)
15. Paudie O’Sullivan (Cloyne)
16. Donal Og Cusack (Cloyne)
17. Shane Murphy (Erins own)
18. Ronan Curran (St Finbarrs)
19. Aidan Ryan (Midleton)
20. Tom Kenny (Grenagh)
21. Mark O’Sullivan (Dripsey)
22. Aisake Ó hAilpín (Na Piarsaigh)
23. Luke O’Farrell (Midleton)
24. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers)

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Cork 0 – 18 Kilkenny 1 -13
Cork overcame a understrength Kilkenny team today at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, it was a tough battle and Kilkenny had Michael Gray red carded after a melee broke out just before the half time whistle, Kilkenny were unlucky not to have scored from a penalty as early as the 3rd minute
The sides were level at half time 0 – 8 to 0 – 8 ,and John Mulhall had for Kilkenny in the 49th to put them into the lead at a crucial time , However John Gardiner who ended up with 6 points was Corks man of the match, Niall McCarthy and Cathal Naughton had some fine scores and Paudie O’ Sullivan staked a claim for starting position by notching over a few points after been intoduced in the second half. This win should keep Cork ticking over for the league and we can look forward to the next game against Waterford.
By:Hawkeye

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Tyrone 3 – 9 Cork 0 – 16
Cork senior footballers lost their unbeaten national league record tonight when they were beaten in an finely contested game at Healy Park tonight.
Tyrone had the upper hand in the first half with goals from Colm Cavanagh and Tommy McGuigan, they led at the break 2 – 5 to 0 – 9. Cork resumed with a couple points at start of the second half to draw level. However Ryan Mellon ensured that Tyrone had their first win of the campaign scoring his sides third goal. Cork can be feel reasonably happy with their overall performance.

By:Hawkeye

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The Cork Senior Hurling team face their first real test of the year as they are to play current Liam McCarthy cup holders, Kilkenny in the Allianz National Hurling League on Sunday, March 14th at 2.30pm in Páirc Uí Chaoimh,the team is as follows:

1.Donal Og Cusack

(Cloyne)

2.Shane O’ Neill  3. Eoin Cadogans  4. Shane Murphy

(Bishopstown)         (Douglas)        (Erin’s Own)

5.John Gardiner  6.Ronan Curran  7.Brian Murphy

(Na Piarsaigh )      (St.Finbarr’s)      ( Bride Rovers)

8.Tom Kenny  9.Cathal Naughton

(Grenagh)      (Newtownshandum)

10.Ben O’Connor  11.Mark O’Sullivan 12.Niall McCarthy

(Newtownshandrum)     (Dripsey)        (Carrigtwohill)

13.Kieran Murphy(C)  14.Aisake O hAilpin  15.Patrick Horgan

(Sarsfields                  (Na Piarsaigh)       (Glen Rovers)

Subs:
Anthony Nash - Kanturk
Conor O’Sullivan - Sarsfields
Sean Óg O hAilpín - Na Piarsaigh
Michael Walsh - Kildorrery
Graham Callanan - Glen Rovers
Jerry O’Connor - Newtownshandrum
Michael Cussen - Sarsfields
Paudie O’Sullivan - Cloyne
Luke O’Farrell - Midleton

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The Cork Senior Football team will attempt to continue their unbeaten run when they face Tyrone in the Allianz National Football League on Saturday, March 13th in Omagh which airs live on Setanta Ireland, the team is as follows:

1.Ken O’Halloran

(Bishopstown)

2.Ray Carey  3. Michael Shields  4. Eoin Cotter

(Clyda Rovers)       (St.Finbarr’s)        (Douglas)

5.Paudie Kissane  6.Ger Spillane  7.Noel O’Leary

(Clyda Rovers )     (Ballygarvan)      ( Cill na Martra)

8.Alan O’Connor  9.Pearse O’Neill

(St. Colum’s)           (Aghada)

10.Paul Kerrigan  11.Donncha O’Connor  12.Patrick Kelly

(Nemo Rangers)         (Ballydesmond)        (Ballincollig)

13.Daniel Goulding  14.Nicholas Murphy  15.Colm O’Neill

(Eire Og)                 (Carrigaline)       (Ballyclough)

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What is the possibility of Nicolas Murphy getting the call up from Denis Walsh , A number a permutations have been tested by rotating the full forward position between Michael Cussen and Setanta O’Halpin , so far , both players have given some fine individual displays. Last evening Murphy was placed in the full forward position for the football match against Galway in Pairc ui Rinn , I believe some of the hurling selectors took note of his impressive performance, Nicolas Murphy is also an accomplished hurler, I welcome any views about the merits of a Cork hurling full forward line of Setana , Nicolas, and Michael.
By:Hawkeye

Popularity: 15%