Central Sports Store

ST PETER’S & DROMTARIFFE CLASH IN CENTRAL SPORTS STORES KANTURK,U 21 C FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

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Central Sports Store

St Peter’s and Dromtariffe clash in the Central Sports Stores U 21 C Football Championship Final on Saturday , November 7th. The game is being played in Rockchapel at 2pm .

Both sides arrive in the final following on from impressive victories in their respective semi-finals. Dromtariffe defeated Kanturk 4-12 to 2-11 in an exciting tussle while St Peters had a more commanding victory over Cullen on a 3-14 to 1-4  scoreline. St Peters are the reigning champions but Dromtariffe will be all out to achieve victory in what should be an exciting final.

The referee for the final is John Hartnett.

Ashgrove Renewables

TULLYLEASE & FREEMOUNT CLASH IN ASHGROVE RENEWABLES JUNIOR C FC SEMI-FINAL

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Ashgrove Renewables

Tullylease and Freemount go head to head in the Ashgrove Renewables Junior C Football Championship Semi- Final  on Wednesday , Oct 28th at 8pm in Mourneabbey .

Junior C is an important competition as it ensures playing time for all , while also  allowing smaller clubs the opportunity to rubber stamp their identity.

The winners will take on Ballydesmond in the final who defeated St John’s 0-12 to 1-6 in the other Semi-Final.

ROCKCHAPEL ARE CROWNED ASHGROVE RENEWABLES JUNIOR B CHAMPIONS

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Ashgrove Renewables

Rockchapel are the Ashgrove Renewables 2026 Junior B Football Champions after a comprehensive victory over Dromtariffe on Sunday last.

The game which was played on Dromtariffe’s new pitch was a sporting affair all through. Rockchapel got off to a great start and never relinquished the lead at any stage . A whirlwind start saw Rockchapel 1-4 ahead after 10 minutes play , Dromtariffe to their credit responded before Rockchapel got a second wind to leave  the scores at the interval 2-9 to 1-5 .

The third quarter was highly competitive as Dromtariffe made every effort to reduce the arrears, however Rockchapel got the decisive scores to register a well merited 4-18 to 1-13 victory.

Pictured above Are The winning Rockchapel Team & Management and Rockchapel Captain William Murphy holding the Dan Sheahan Memorial Trophy Aloft.

Ashgrove Renewables

DROMTARIFFE & ROCKCHAPEL QUALIFY FOR THE ASHGROVE RENEWABLES JUNIOR B FC FINAL

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Ashgrove Renewables

Dromtariffe and Rockchapel have qualified for this year’s Ashgrove Renewables Junior B Football Championship Final following  semi-Final victories over the weekend.

First up were Rockchapel who displayed their championship credentials with a comprehensive 5-14 to 1-6 victory over St Johns in a sporting game played in Rockchapel on Saturday.

The other semi-final between Dromtariffe and Newmarket was a much tighter affair with the sides  level at half time and again at full time , before Dromtariffe edged ahead in extra time on a 2-17 to 2-15 scoreline. This was a thrilling encounter with both sides putting on impressive displays. The occasion was also noteworthy, as it was the first game played on  Dromtariffe’s new pitch.

CORMAC O’SULLIVAN NAMED THE ASHGROVE RENEWABLES MAN OF THE MATCH.

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Ashgrove Renewables

 

CORMAC O’SULLIVAN RECEIVES THE ASHGROVE RENEWABLES MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD FROM SHANE MURPHY, MANAGING DIRECTOR ASHGROVE RENEWABLES , CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSORS IN THE PRESENCE OF TONY McAULIFFE, CHAIRMAN DUHALLOW GAA.

 

 

CASTLEMAGNER ARE CROWNED ASHGROVE RENEWABLES JUNIOR A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS

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Ashgrove Renewables

Castlemagner are the 2026 Ashgrove Renewables Junior A Football Champions after a 1-10 to 1-9 victory over Ballydesmond in a final which was contentested with real intensity and  determination by both sides. 

The Newmarket venue was in splendid condition for the final in which both teams took a while to settle. Castlemagner received a major boost after 5 minutes play- when a dropping ball was finished to the Bally  net , Ballydesmond however recovered magnificently to register 8 unanswered  points before Catlemagner got the last score of the half leaving the game finely balanced on a 0-8 to 1-1 scoreline.

Castlemagner upped their game considerably at the start of the 2nd period and reduced the deficit to the minimium , however  Bally responded with a goal which was similiar in nature to Castlemagner’s , A high dropping ball caused confusion in the Castlemagner defence before being finished to the net. Ballydesmond were now 4 points ahead with 8 minutes of normal time remaining . However reigning champions Castlemagner found another gear as they rattled off 5 points without reply as added time approached. Ballydesmond tried manfully to take the game to a replay but resolute defending by Castlemagner saw them retain the title for a fourth consecutive occasion .

CONGRATULATIONS TO CASTLEMAGNER AND COMMISERATIONS TO A GALLANT BALLYDESMOND SIDE.

PICTURED ABOVE IS TONY McAULIFFE, CHAIRMAN DUHALLOW GAA PRESENTING THE ASHGROVE RENEWABLES JUNIOR A TROPHY TO CASTLEMAGNER CAPTAIN DANIEL MURPHY. 

BALLYDESMOND AND CASTLEMAGNER CONTEST THE ASHGROVE RENEWABLES JUNIOR A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

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Ashgrove Renewables

Ballydesmond and Castlemagner go head to head in the 2026 Ashgrove Renewables Junior A Football Championship on Saturday Next  ( Oct 10th ) at 4.30 pm in Newmarket.

This is a novel pairing as it is the 1st time these two sides will meet in a Duhallow Football Final. Castlemagner have been the kingpins in recent years winning the championship in 2023,2024 and 2025. Ballydesmond last won a Duhallow Championship in 2007 and they have been playing in the County Premier Junior Championship in recent years.

Both sides have had a similiar trajectory through their championship campaigns-  as they both won all their round robins games ,only to be given a real scare  in their semi-final clashes.

Ballydesmond opened their campaigh with a facile victory over Lismire which was followed by equally commanding performances against Kilbrin and Kanturk while Castlemagner opened with a 7 point win over Knocknagree and followed this up with a 6 point victory over Lyre.

In the Semi-Finals Ballydesmond were put to the pin of their collar to overcome a youthful Lyre side 0-14 to 1-9 while Castlemagner were taken to extra time by Lismire in a thrilling game which saw Castle needing all their experience to register a 1-18 to 0-17 victory.

Both sides will have learned valuable lessons from their semi-final encounters,  the final on Saturday is certain to be a titanic struggle between two experienced teams and no quarter will be asked or given.

The referee on Saturday is Simon Stokes.

Pictured are Castlemagner Captain Daniel Murphy, Shane Murphy Managing Director Ashgrove Renewables, Championship Sponsors and Paudie Breen , Ballydesmond Captain.

RICHARD KING REFEREES HIS 1ST DUHALLOW FINAL

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Well Done To Richard King on Refereeing his !st Duhallow Final. 

Richard from the Kilbrin club  is continuing a strong family tradition  alongside his father wayne who assited as a linesman , the other linesman was David Cronin.

Pictured above is Newmarket Captain Michael Browne , Referee Richard King and Dromtariffe Captain Michael O Brien ahead of Saturday’s Final.

Michael Browne Receives the E.TARRANT & SONS JAHC FINAL MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD

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E Tarrant And Sons

MICHAEL BROWNE RECEIVES THE  E.TARRANT& SONS  JAHC FINAL MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD FROM CONNIE TARRANT OF EAMONN TARRANT & SONS, CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSORS ALONG WITH JOHN MURPHY, VICE-CHAIRMAN, DUHALLOW GAA.

NEWMARKET ARE CROWNED 2026 E. TARRANT & SONS JUNIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONS

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E Tarrant And Sons

Newmarket are the 2026 E. Tarrant & Sons Juniot A Hurling Championship Champions after a hard fought and close encounter with Dromtariffe in a final played in splendid conditions in Banteer on Saturday evening .

Newmarket had a storming start to the game- galloping into a 1-3 to no score lead after 8 minutes , the goal courtesy of Hugh O Connor after a Donal Hannon free hit the upright,Dromtariffe’s cause was not helped by an injury to Conor O Callaghan but they recovered magnificently as they registered 1-2 without reply , the goal courtesy of Mark O Connor. Newmarket with the aid of a slight wind continued to hurl with determination but Dromtariffe had an equal appetite for hard work as the 1st half concluded with Newmarket leading by 4 points1-11 to 1-07

The 2nd half saw Newmarket again make an impressive start and they were 8 points clear after 10 minutes of non stop action. Dromtariffe reduced the gap to 6 and were then give a real boost when goalkeeper Gavin O Keeffe made a magnificent save from a well struck Donal Hannon Penalty. Dromtariffe now had a real spring in their step as they narrowed the gap to 4 points on 24 minutes and another Mark O Connor goal left the minimum between the sides with only 4 minutes of normal time remaining . Newmarket responded with 2 well taken points but Dromtariffe narrowed the gap to 2 as added time approached. Newmarket attacked non stop in extra time and were rewarded with the insurance scores to register a 1-23 to 2-16 victory.

Congratulations to Newmarket , Commiserations to Dromtariffe and thanks to both teams for a great Final.

Pictured above is Newmarket Captain Michael Browne receiving the John Joe Brosnan Memorial Trophy from John Murphy, Vice Chairman, Duhallow GAA.