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Cork v Dublin Result | Cork Defeat Dublin

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:33:00 +0000

Dublin must have felt robbed having led this All Ireland semi final decider for the entire match , however, Cork hit the front for the first time in time added on and held it until the final whistle.
Dublin hit Cork with an early goal which saw Ray Carey caught out of position when Bernard Brogan slipped in behind him to score a goal on receipt of a beautiful pass.
Dublin maintained a stranglehold on the Cork forward line with tackling that was more than strong and which was borderline in execution allied to a packed defence, these tactics cost Dublin the match late on in the game. At the other end ,it was more a one man show, where Bernard Brogan gave an exhibition of scoring against a well proven Cork defence and he was capable of scoring from one to one marking or any combination presented to him by the backs. Dublin went in at half time leading by 1 – 8 to Corks 0 – 7.
The Dubs deserved the lead although Cork wasted many scoring opportunities.
The second half saw the introduction of Eoin Cadogan for Grahame Canty , this resulted in a tighter Cork defence and the playing of Canty was probably a mistake. It was Dublin who scored the the first point of the second half stretching the lead out to 5 points. With the game reaching the three quarter mark , Cork were awarded a penalty (54min) after Colm O’Neill was brought to ground with a rugby style tackle , Donncha O’ Connor slotted it home off the inside of the left post sending Dublin keeper Cluxton in the other direction.
Shortly after, Cork had the equaliser and one would have thought the pendulum to swing more in Cork’s favour, however, Dublin dug deep again and secured a few hard won points which gave them a 2 point cushion and one expected them to finish stronger with a renewed momentum, sadly their world fell apart in the last 5/6 mins of normal time, the tackling which prevented Cork scores in the first half now contributed to kickable frees from which Donncha O’ Connor scored ,also ,Ross McConnell was red carded after receiving 2 yellows. The introduction of Nicolas Murphy, Colm O’ Neill, Derek Kavanagh,and Eoin Cadogan helped turn the tide and helped Cork to finish Stronger.

Alan Quirke ; never tested after the opening Dub score, solid all through
Ray Carey; Improved as the game went on and was probably the best marker for Brogan
Ml Shields; Contested everything and made one block on Brogan
John Miskella; Turned up all over the place but found it difficult to lay off good possession
Noel O’ Leary ; Was competitive and made a breaks upfield without success.
Grahame Canty : Performed within himself
Paudie Kissane : Played and handled a lot of ball,was always available
Alan O’Connor ; Quiet , but McConnell was the same for Dublin ( not sure if they were on each other)
Aidan Walsh: Kicked a few torpedoes towards the corner flag but made some telling runs and interceptions at times as well as scoring a nice point.
Paul Kerrigan : Looked Corks best option to break the Dub defence,scored a few vital points especially his last one.
Pierce O’ Neill: Not one of his better days , missed some goalscoring opportunties, however was battling all the time and ended up with a couple points.
Paddy Kelly ; Hardworking , got score of the match .
Daniel Goulding ; Scored some / missed some, a mixed performance, not one of his better days.
Ciaran Sheehan; He may have been effected by his prematch injury , was unlucky with one effort just after the break.
Donncha O’Connor; Was a constant thorn to the Dublin defence , took his penalty with aplomb as well as slotting over some crucial points from frees .
Colm ‘ Neill ; Starred for his time on the field .
Nicolas Murphy; Was influencial as the game edged in favour of Cork.
Eoin Cadogan; Sound and constructive and helped improve defence.
Derek Kavanagh: Contributed with a fine point near the end and securing possesion .
By: Hawkeye

Cork Team To Play Dublin in All Ireland Senior Football Semi Final

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:26:41 +0000

The Cork Senior Football team will play Dublin in Croke Park on the 22nd of August in the All Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi-Final. Throw in will be at 3.30 p.m.
The Cork team is as follows:

1. Alan Quirke (Valley Rovers)
2. Ray Carey (Clyda Rovers)
3. Michael Shields (St. Finbarrs)
4. John Miskella (Ballincollig)
5. Noel O’Leary (Cill na Martra)
6. Graham Canty (Bantry Blues – Capt)
7. Paudie Kissane (Clyda Rovers)
8. Alan O’Connor (St. Colum’s)
9. Aidan Walsh (Kanturk)
10. Paul Kerrigan (Nemo Rangers)
11. Pearse O’Neill (Aghada)
12. Patrick Kelly (Ballincollig)
13. Daniel Goulding (Eire Og)
14. Ciaran Sheehan (Eire Og)
15. Donncha O’Connor (Ballydesmond)

Cork v Kilkenny Result:Kilkenny Reign Supreme.

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:58:58 +0000

Kilkenny overwhelmed Cork today in the All Ireland senior hurling semi final, this result was no surprise to me, based on real facts over the last few years, Kilkenny have demolished Cork whenever they have met in serious competition. That said, Kilkenny have dished out the same punishment to all other pretenders to their throne. Long term Cork will have to do a serious analysis and come up with a plan that will have teams contesting Minor and under 21 All Ireland finals again before they can contest Senior finals.
The game was a real contest for the first 15 minutes ,after which, Kilkenny steamed over Cork (Cha Fitzpatrick quote), simply Cork did not have the physical power to match their opponents , at half time Kilkenny were home and dry leading with a scoreline of 2 – 12 to 0 – 5 points.
Cork did fight back in the second half with some nice point scoring, how much was contributed by a relaxing of the vice grip that Kilkenny held, is difficult to judge, and they managed to keep their scorecard ticking over maintaining the large gap.
Kilkenny probably won every individual battle on the field of play, Niall McCarthy was one of Corks better performers and his was a real contest with an equally determined Tommy Walsh. Pat Horgan gave a good display scoring 6 points during a spell of the second half, Donal og played his usual solid game and could not be faulted for any of the goals, he has brought goalkeeping to a new playing level during the past 10 years and I can foresee him remaining at the top for a few more years.
Other seasoned campaigners like Sean Og O’ Halpin ,Ben O’ Connor and Jerry when introduced were seen at a competitive level in a match forgotten by Cork players. The referee was excellent , and left the game flow at all times.
It is difficult to see either Tipperary or Waterford coming anyway near the Kilkenny standard , they would appear from past results to be on a similar level to Cork.
By: Hawkeye

Cork v Kilkenny Live Updates.

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:32:39 +0000

CorkGaa.ie will be broadcasting live updates of the Cork v Kilkenny All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi Final on Sunday 8th of August via Twitter. You can view the live updates on the right hand sidebar of the CorkGaa.ie website (scroll down a bit). Alternatively you can follow us on Twitter to receive the live updates.

Cork To Play Kilkenny. Team Lineups

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:04:23 +0000

Cork are set to meet reigning All Ireland Hurling Championship this Sunday 8th of August at Croke Park in the All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final.
Throw in will take place at 3.30pm
The Cork team is named below and the Kilkenny Team is also named below the Cork Team.
If anyone is travelling to Croke Park and is staying over night, if you need to book a hotel, we recommend using the Park Hotel website.

Cork Team:

1. Donal Og Cusack (Cloyne)
2. Shane O’Neill (Bishopstown)
3. Eoin Cadogan (Douglas)
4. Brian Murphy (Bride Rovers)
5. John Gardiner (Na Piarsaigh)
6. Ronan Curran (St. Finbarrs)
7. Seán Óg Ó hAilpín (Na Piarsaigh)
8. Tom Kenny (Grenagh)
9. Cathal Naughton (Newtownshandrum)
10. Michael Cussen (Sars)
11. Kieran Murphy (Sars – Capt)
12. Niall McCarthy (Carrigtwohill)
13. Pat Horgan (Glen Rovers)
14. Aisake Ó hAilpín (Na Piarsaigh)
15. Ben O’Connor (Newtownshandrum)

Subs:
16. Martin Coleman (Ballinhassig)
17. Shane Murphy (Erins Own)
18. Ray Ryan (Sarsfields)
19. William Egan (Kilbrin)
20. Jerry O’Connor (Newtownshandrum)
21. Lorcan McLoughlin (Kanturk)
22. Graham Callanan (Glen Rovers)
23. Paudie O’Sullivan (Cloyne)
24. Cian McCarthy (Sarsfields)
25. Anthony Nash (Kanturk)
26. Eoin Dillon (Milford)
27. Pa Cronin (Bishopstown)
28. Michael Walsh (Kildorrery)
29. Mark O Sullivan (Dripsey)
30. Luke O’Farrell (Midleton)

Kilkenny Team.

1. P.J. Ryan
2. J. Dalton
3. N. Hickey
4. J. Tyrell
5. T. Walsh
6. B. Hogan
7. JJ. Delaney
8. Cha Fitzpatrick
9. M. Fennelly
10. TJ Reid
11. H. Shefflin
12. E. Larkin
13. E. Brennan
14. R. Power
15. A. Fogarty

Devoted Cork GAA Fan Hannah Looney reaches finals in SuperValu and The Irish Sun competition to find ‘Ireland’s Most Dedicated GAA Fan’!

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:46:18 +0000

Vote NOW for Hannah on www.supervalu.ie to help win €15,000 to support GAA in Cork!

Devoted Cork GAA Fan, Hannah Looney has been chosen as a finalist in a competition being run by SuperValu and The Irish Sun to find ‘Ireland’s Most Dedicated GAA Fan’!

To help Hannah Looney be in with a chance of winning a staggering €15,000 to support GAA in Cork and her local community of Midleton and secure the glory of a Cork girl being crowned ‘Ireland’s Most Dedicated GAA Fan’, vote for Hannah NOW on www.supervalu.ie. The closing day for voting is midnight Tuesday, 10 August.

Hannah hopes to use the prize money to develop Aghada GAA football club’s ladies team, who are badly in need of new equipment such as footballs, cones and jerseys. In addition, Hannah would like to improve Aghada GAA club’s dressing rooms, shower facilities, gym and club house Should Hannah be crowded winner, she will also receive an amazing VIP package including accommodation for the All Ireland Football Final in September.

Hannah who is 13, has played GAA football and hurling all her life. Along with her Dad and brother, Hannah has attended every club and county game for as long as she can remember and wears her famous Cork gear to every match. This consists of a mad Viking hat (with badges of Aghada stars Kieran O’ Connor and Pearse O’ Neill), Cork foam finger, face paints and streamers!

At matches, Hannah is always screaming and shouting for Cork and recently was pictured on the front of he Irish Examiner excitedly shouting Cork on! Hannah admits that at times, her brother is too embarrassed to sit next to her because of her enthusiasm!

Donal Horgan, Managing Director of SuperValu, says:

“As proud sponsors of the GAA Football Championships, SuperValu is committed to rewarding individuals and communities who display real local passion. We wish Hannah the best of luck in the competition to find ‘Ireland’s Most Dedicated GAA Fan’.”

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Cork v Roscommon Result

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:56:05 +0000

Cork had to dig deep to overcome Roscommon , although well on top, they failed to turn it into scores on the board, Cork led 6 points to 2 with about 5 mins left in the first half, Roscommon got the next 3 points in succession to leave just a point beween the sides at the break , overall Cork should have been 3/4 points to the good at this stage of the game. After the interval Cork introduced Nicolas Murphy and Donacha O’Connor they had an immediate impact in setting up Cork for the opening score of the second period , Roscommon struck back with a point of their own followed by 2 more to move ahead by the minimum for the first time , however this turned out to be their final thrust as Cork dominated the remainder of the game. Pierce O’ Neill had another fine game for Cork , he was well assisted by Ciaran Sheehan , Danial Goulding and Paul Kerrigan. Nicolas Murphy made some fine catches and was the pick of the midfielders, he would appear to benefit from being introduced to the game rather than starting , however I cannot but see him starting against Dublin. Alan O Connor cancelled out his mistakes of last week when he brilliantly disposessed a Roscommon player to set up a great score for Cork. Alan Quirke was rarely tested and was commanding of his area and played a notable amount of outfield ball as well, The Cork defence played with confidence especially Ray Carey , Paudie Kissane , Noel O’ Leary and John Miskella when he was introduced after the break, Grahame Canty was his usual self and was unlucky to be injured after 1 great break in the second half, depending on the extent of what seemed a hamstring injury , he should recover for the Semifinal. The Referee kept the game flowing and did not have any major conflicts, Cork did score a goal , which he deemed a foul and gave Cork a penalty which Donacha O’ Connor popped over the bar.
Final Score: Cork 1-16 Roscommon 0-10
By:Hawkeye

Cork Football Team Named To Play Roscommon.

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:51:55 +0000

The Cork team is unchanged for the clash against Roscommon.
Throw in will take place at 2pm in Croke Park on Sunday 1st of August.
The team is as follows@

Cork (SFC v Roscommon): A Quirke; R Carey, M Shields, J O’Sullivan; J Miskella, G Canty, P Kissane; A O’Connor, A Walsh; F Goold, P O’Neill, P Kelly; D Goulding, C Sheehan, C O’Neill.

All Ireland Football Quarter Final Draw

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:33:17 +0000

The draw for the All-Ireland Football Quarter-Finals is as follows:

Meath v Kildare

Kerry v Down

Tyrone v Dublin

Roscommon v Cork

Cork Beat Antrim To Advance To Semi Finals

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:29:35 +0000

Whilst both sides ran up large scores , the Gaa suffered a major setback in their efforts to popularise Hurling, just a miserable 27,000 turned up to watch four of the top 6 senior county teams in action. Can anyone enlighten me what went wrong? those that did empty their pockets were indeed privelaged to see a great game between Tipperary and Galway.
The Cork and Antrim clash was free scoring with Cork doing enough to keep a margin of a few few points in front all the way from the first whistle until the final one. A Niall McCarthy goal before the half time break looked to be the straw that broke Antrims back, Neil Mc Manus and Liam Watson scored 15 of Antrims total and Watson was red carded in injury for a second alteration. Cork’s scoring list was well spread out with Niall McCarthy leading the way with 1 – 2 from play ,, Kieran Murphy 4 points, Paudie O’Sullivan 3 points, Ben O’Connor, Tom Kenny, Cathal Naughton, all with 2 points and 1 point each from A O’Halpin,and W Egan. a total of 8 points came from frees/65′s. There is a date with destiny awaiting Cork in th semi final against Kilkenny, That Kilkenny have the team of the decade their is no denying, 3 munster teams now stand in their way to try and prevent them accomplishing a historic 5 All Ireland titles in a row. Can Cork deliver ?, what must be seen as a last stand before some veteran players bow out.
By:Hawkeye