Archive for April, 2010
Cork Footballers Defeat Mayo
Cork had a comprehensive victory over Mayo in NFL division 1 final at Croke Park.
This was a very poor final and must have been a hugh disappointment to the crowd of around 27,000 that attended. Mayo were desperately short of passion and played at a pace bordering lack of interest, where was the drive they showed when both sides met 2 weeks ago in prelim to the final, could it be that Cork were not showing their true potential on that occasion.
Cork led by 0 – 9 to Mayo 0 – 4 at half time , 5 of Cork’s forwards were all on the scoresheet.
The second half was a damp squib , Donncha o’ Connor added has a storming match ending with a 1 – 05 tally . The Cork midfield were totally dominant with the experiment of playing Aidan Walsh to partner Alan O’Connor paying dividens , he had a fine game and contributed 1 point. Conor Counihan has now taken Cork to successive league titles and the contested last years All Ireland final, he must be on the right track , this augurs well for the championship bearing in mind he has introduced a numbers of newcomers to the panel.
By:Hawkeye
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Cork v Wexford Challenge Match
The Cork Senior Hurling team will be taking on Wexford in a challenge match which will also be in celebration of Ballygarvan Gaa club´s 125th anniversary.The game will take place in Ballygarvan and throw in commences at 6.30pm.
Donal Og Cusack – Cloyne
Michael Walsh – Kildorrery
Eoin Dillon – Milford
Shane Murphy – Erins Own
John Gardiner – Na Piarsaigh
Ronan Curran – St Finbarrs
Sean Og Ó hAilpín – Na Piarsaigh
Tom Kenny – Grenagh
Cathal Naughton – Newtownshandrum
Michael Cussen – Sarsfields
Kieran Murphy – Sarsfields
Ben O Connor – Newtownshandrum
Paudie O Sullivan – Cloyne
Aisake Ó hAilpín – Na Piarsaigh
Patrick Horgan – Glen Rovers
Martin Coleman – Ballinhassig
Chris Murphy – Blackrock
Ray Ryan – Sarsfields
Aidan Ryan – Midleton
Lorcan McLoughlin – Kanturk
Jerry O Connor – Newtownshandrum
Mark O Sullivan – Dripsey
Tadgh Og Murphy – Sarsfields
Luke O Farrell – Midleton
Stephen White – Ballygarvan
Ray Ryan – Sarsfields
Aidan Ryan – Midleton
Lorcan McLoughlin – Kanturk
Jerry O Connor – Newtownshandrum
Mark O Sullivan – Dripsey
Tadgh Og Murphy – Sarsfields
Luke O Farrell – Midleton
Stephen White – Ballygarvan
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Cork v Mayo Teams
The Cork Senior Football team who will play Mayo on Sunday at 4pm in Croke Park in order to decide the winner of the All-Ireland Allianz National Football League is as follows:
1.Paddy O’Shea St. Vincent’s
2.Ray Carey Clyda Rovers
3.Michael Shields St.Finbarr’s
4.Eoin Cotter Douglas
5.Noel O’Leary Cill na Martra
6.Paudie Kissane Clyda Rovers
7.Jamie O’Sullivan Bishopstown
8.Alan O’Connor St. Colum’s
9.Aidan Walsh Kanturk
10.Fintan Goold Macroom
11.Donncha O’Connor Ballydesmond
12.Patrick Kelly Ballincollig
13.Daniel Goulding Eire Óg
14.Ciaran Sheehan Eire Óg
15.Paul Kerrigan Nemo Rangers
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Galway Defeat Cork
Galway got the upper hand of Cork in this dress rehearsal for the Allianz NHL Div 1 final on May 2nd, The match was played with a certain degree of passion with fringe players from both sides keen to impress the selectors, Niall Healy of Galway was most impressive with his tally of 2 – 10
Despite the look of the scores at the finish , Cork were ahead at the break 1 – 08 to 1- 07. Luke O’ Farrell for Cork and Healy being the goal scorers, the sides were level with about 5 minutes of normal playing time remaining 2-12 to 1- 15 for Galway, Before the game ended Healy blasted home another goal and substitute Damien Hayes notched a goal and point to leave Galway winners by a total of 1 – 4.
By:Hawkeye
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Cork Hurling Team To Play Galway.
The Cork Senior Hurling team to play Galway in Sunday’s Allianz NHL game in Pearse Stadium is as follows:
1.Anthony Nash – Kanturk
2.Brian Murphy – Bride Rovers
3.David Cunningham – Glen Rovers
4.Conor O’Sullivan – Sarsfields
5.Michael Walsh – Kildorrery
6.Sean Og O hAilpín – Na Piarsaigh
7.Ray Ryan – Sarsfields
8.Jerry O’Connor – Newtownshandrum
9.William Egan – Kilbrin
10.Fintan O’Leary – Ballinhassig
11.Cian McCarthy – Sarsfields
12.Ben O’Connor – Newtownshandrum
13.Kieran Murphy – Sarsfields
14.Michael Cussen – Sarsfields
15.Luke O’Farrell – Midleton
16.Martin Coleman – Ballinhassig
17.Kevin Harnett – Russell Rovers
18.Shane Murphy – Erin’s Own
19.Eoin Dillon – Milford
20.Graham Callanan – Glen Rovers
21.Lorcán McLoughlin – Kanturk
22.Mark O’Sullivan – Dripsey
23.Aisake O hAilpín – Na Piarsaigh
24.Paudie O’Sullivan – Cloyne
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Cork v Mayo Football Result
Mayo arrived at Pairc Ui Chaoimh today, hoping to achieve victory over Cork and thus set up another meeting between the pair for the Allianz NFL Division 1 final. Both teams contested the first half with some nice passages of play, however in second half the hunger for victory was more evident in the men from the west.
As Cork were already qualified ,it would be difficult to assess the true merit of their performance , such was the beauty of the day ,a sense of relaxation prevailed. We shall await the next encounter with keen anticipation.
Final Score: Cork 0-11 Mayo 0-16
By: HawkEye
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Cork Football Team To Play Mayo
The Cork senior football includes Graham Canty & Anthony Lynch for their first league game of the campaign. Midfield shows an interesting pairing of the experienced Derek Kavanagh of Nemo and Aidan Walsh from Kanturk , the forward line has new look to it and includes Kevin McMahon in at wing forward and Ciaran Sheehan getting another run at full forward.
Below is the Cork Football team that was named to take on Mayo in the Allianz NFL on Sunday at 2.30pm in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
1.Alan Quirke Valley Rovers
2.Eoin Cotter Douglas
3.Michael Shields St. Finbarr’s
4.Anthony Lynch Naomh Aban
5.Kieran O’Connor Aghada
6.Ger Spillane Ballygarvan
7.Graham Canty Bantry
8.Aidan Walsh Kanturk
9.Derek Kavanagh Nemo Rangers
10.Fintan Goold Macroom
11.Donncha O’Connor Ballydesmond
12.Kevin McMahon Carbery Rangers
13.Colm O’Neill Ballyclough
14.Ciaran Sheehan Eire Og
15.John Hayes Carbery Rangers
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Dinny Allen is a hero .
Yesterday’s Sunday Independent contained a front page article by Damian Lawlor.
Allen vented his frustration about the GAA investigation into Nemo Rangers goodwill gesture to Irish Rugby . Denis Allen spoke his mind during his playing career ( at a cost to himself) , can he be punished again for his forthright way of thinking, I would hope not , I am glad to see he was ably supported by Colin Corkery, maybe they should have more support from the silent majority .
How silly can the GAA get . I believe that President Cooney can bring some common sense to the affair, at least he is advocating that County teams should try and spend their money at home in this time of money crisis, this shows he is thinking true value for being Irish , I hope he can inject equal thought into the Nemo affair and influence the implementation of changes to legislation and avoid any further embarrassment to the GAA. The GAA is a great organisation which plays a major part in Irish culture, I don’t believe that Denis Allen derives any satisfaction from castigating the GAA , rather he would want to be proud of the ASSOCIATION that opens up new horizons and buries old traditions.
By: HawkEye
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Cork Defeat Tipperary in Allianz National Hurling League
Cork 1 – 16 Tipperary 1 -15
Cork entertained Tipperary for today’s Allianz NHL division 1 game at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork won by a single point and qualify for the NHL final.
The match which was a preview of what may happen in the forthcoming Munster championship when both sides meet again at the venue. Cork played with the aid of nice breeze in the opening half and led Tipperary at the Interval by 0 – 11 to 0 – 7 . Cork should have led by a greater margin but for a matter of missing a few goal scoring opportunities.
Tipp came out with all guns blazing and dominated the opening stages of the second half, they scored the first goal of the game and added some points to go in front 1 – 12 to Corks 0 – 11. However, with both sides hungry for victory there was intensity to the match although Cork needed the win more . Cork got the goal which brought them back into contention and edged back in front with 6/7 Min’s left on the clock. Both Managers will be happy with outcome as neither side played their probable first team.
By: Hawkeye
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Cork v Galway Allianz National Hurling League Final
The Cork Senior Hurling team who will play Galway in the Allianz National Hurling League final at 7pm in Thurles is as follows:
1. Donal Óg Cusack (Cloyne)
2. Shane O’Neill (Bishopstown)
3. Eoin Dillon (Milford)
4. Brian Murphy (Bride Rovers)
5. John Gardiner (Na Piarsaigh)
6. Ronan Curran (St. Finbarr’s)
7. Seán Óg Ó hAilpín (Na Piarsaigh)
8. Tom Kenny (Grenagh)
9. Lorcán McLoughlin (Kanturk)
10. Michael Cussen (Sarsfields)
11. Kieran Murphy (Sarsfields) Captain
12. Cathal Naughton (Newtownshandrum)
13. Ben O’Connor (Newtownshandrum)
14. Aisake Ó hAilpín (Na Piarsaigh)
15. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers)
16. Martin Coleman (Ballinhassig)
17. Shane Murphy (Erin’s Own)
18. Michael Walsh (Kildorrery)
19. Ray Ryan (Sarsfields)
20. William Egan (Kilbrin)
21. Graham Callanan (Glen Rovers)
22. Mark O’Sullivan (Dripsey)
23. Jerry O’Connor (Newtownshandrum)
24. Paudie O’Sullivan (Cloyne)
The relatively untested full back Eoin Dillon should know his rating after facing the power of Galway’s Joe Cooney if they come face to face and this duel could be where the outcome of the match is decided. At midfield , Cork introduce another newcomer in Lorcan McLoughlin in place of seasoned campaigner Jerry O’ Conner,who has been one of Cork’s more consistant players of the past decade. Both Cussen and O’Halpin are both starting , this may lead to a variety of interchange between the fowards as the game plans out.
By: Hawkeye
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