Allianz Football League Roinn 2 | Relegation Play-off Corcaigh v An Iarmhí Páirc Uí Chaoimh • Saturday 12th June Reiteoir: Cormac Reilly (Meath) • Throw in: 2pm • Extra Time if Necessary Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1 Group A | Round 5 Corcaigh v Gallimh Páirc Uí Chaoimh • Sunday 13th June Reiteoir: Paud O Dwyer (Carlow) • Throw in: 1.45pm ALLIANZ LEAGUES CORCAIGH V AN IARMHÍ Teachtaireacht ón gCathaoirleach Is cúis fíor chaoin Our main sponsors Sports Direct are a most áthais domsa fáilte welcome and generous partner and we look is céad a fhearadh forward to forging a successful relationship into roimh cách chuig the future. More recent partnerships with Keary’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh Renault as inter-county team van provider is a an deireadh significant step. Our inter-county teams beverage seachtain seo le requirements of Ballygowan and Energise Sport haghaidh cluichí are generously provided by Britvic which is a also Sraithe Allianz sa a significant part of our developing commercial pheil is iomáint. support base. The week past has also seen the Fáilte fé leith chuig commencement of our club leagues and we na peiladóirí ó Iar acknowledge our continued club hurling league Mhí agus iomána sponsorship by Cork ‘s Red FM and the new club na Gaillimhe. Focail fáilte chuig na réiteoirí Cormac football league sponsorship that has evolved with Reilly (An Mhí) agus Paud O Dwyer (Ceatharlach) Cork Credit Unions. agus a comhleacaithe. Is ait go bhfuil an Sraith fós á Our continued club championship sponsorship imirt ag an am seo – ach ní gnáthbhliain atá linn. Ar arrangements with Coop Superstores (Iomáint) a laighid tá na cluichí ar ais agus muid ag tnúth go and the Bons Secour Hospital (Peil) are primed to mór do’s na Craobh Comórtaisí atá le teacht. continue again for 2021 along with our streaming As Cathaoirleach of Coiste Chontae Chorcaí arrangement with the Irish Examiner Group. C.L.G. I am delighted to welcome our visiting We await all this activity and we will update our teams, officials and referees to Páirc Uí Chaoimh members regarding arrangements in the near this weekend as we look forward to two highly future. significant games in the Allianz Leagues of 2021. The passing of our former Head Groundsman A warm Cork welcome is extended to the Tommy Lynch earlier this week marks the end of Westmeath footballers and the Galway hurlers who a long era of involvement and committed service travel to Páirc Uí Chaoimh – with lots at stake for all to Cork GAA, particularly to this stadium and our involved. Páirc Uí Rínn venue. Tommy as he was affectionately In pre Covid- 19 times we would be focussed on known was a loyal friend and faithful servant to the provincial championships at this stage of many Cork teams, players and clubs for almost half mid June and the Allianz Leagues would have a century. His wit and charm awaited all who visited dimmed somewhat in the memory from early and those who encountered him always left with a spring. However we are grateful to have games at smile having shared his company and engaged in this level with significant live media coverage and some interesting banter. the graduated return of very small numbers of Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann. Suaimhneas Síoraí Dó . spectators. The summer of games awaits and the Wishing all the participants the best this weekend return is a beacon of hope and focus for all of the here in Páirc Uí Chaoimh – ár ceann arás Cois Laoi GAA community be it club or inter county activity. Urging your continued adherence to Public I wish to convey a word of appreciation to our Health Guidelines as we continue to navigate the Event Control Team and stewards who have pandemic and hopefully we will safely enjoy our planned diligently for these games as well as the Gaelic Games for the 2021. previous games held here at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in recent months which included previous rounds of Beir Bua, the League and a number of LGFA and Camogie Marc Ó Síocháin. Association games. Cathaoirleach Coiste Chontae Chorcaí C.L.G. 3 THE VERY BEST OF LUCK TO BOTH CORK SENIOR TEAMS PLAYING THIS WEEKEND, FROM ALL THE TEAM IN CLANCYS TASTY FOOD DELICIOUS COCKTAILS INCREDIBLE ATMOSPHERE #HEARTOFCORK #GAAPEOPLE ALLIANZ LEAGUES CORCAIGH V AN IARMHÍ Crunch tie for Cork and Westmeath By Finbarr McCarthy, 96FM In the immediate aftermath of their win This is a huge game in terms of the over Clare in Ennis, a rarity in recent years, development of what is essentially a Cork Manager Ronan Mc Carthy had very young team and if it was to make an mixed feelings, “delighted with the win immediate return to Division 3 it would be but disappointed that we are out of the a blow, so the pressure is on to deliver a promotion race, we have ambition to get match-winning display. to the top Division but now we have to concentrate on Westmeath in two weeks Westmeath finished pointless in their group time.” but did run Down close in their last game and have quality players in John Heslin, Ger The manager also made the interesting Egan, Ray Connellan, Brandon Kelly, Ronan point, “it’s a thin line between success and Wallace, and Luke Loughlin and will feel failure we are the only team with 4 points that all the pressure is on Cork in this game that are not in the promotion semi-finals and that could work to their advantage. and by the same token we have 4 points we face a relegation play-off.” Cork were impressive for the most part in Ennis, scoring 0-22, 18 from play is no That said, “It is what it is we have 2 weeks mean achievement especially considering to prepare which will help as some of the the way Clare set themselves up, with an lads are carrying knocks and only getting organised and disciplined defence. limited training in, but we will be ready and hopefully get the job done.” A few minutes before half-time really undone Cork where they conceded a Since then though the injury situation has couple of points that ultimately kept Clare not improved and the three players who in the game, so a consistent 70 minutes will left the field in Ennis, Sean Powter, Daniel be required on this occasion. O’Mahoney and Ciaran Sheehan are ruled out for Saturday’s vital game. The composition of the team will be interesting but if Kevin Flahive, Micheál Of the three, Powter and O’Mahoney should Aodh Martin, Ian Maguire, Mark Collins, return in time for the championship semi- John O’Rourke, and Brian Hurley can deliver final in a few weeks time, but Sheehan’s big games Cork should have enough injury is a bit more serious and is rated quality to get over the line and then fully extremely doubtful for his club’s Eire Og concentrate on the championship in the County football final against Mallow which weeks that follow this match. is down for June 19. The game is live on C103. 5 ALLIANZ LEAGUES CORCAIGH V AN IARMHÍ Cork Credit Unions Title Sponsor of Cork GAA Football Leagues Pictured are, Pat Horgan, Vice Chairperson Cork County Board, Kevin O’Donovan, CEO/Secretary Cork County Board, Alan Duff, Chairperson Cork Credit Unions, Luke Casey, St. Michaels Credit Union, Ciara Fitzgerald, Mallow Credit Union, Kieran Quinn, Youghal Credit Union, Ciaran O’Regan, The Lough Credit Union and Marc Sheehan, Chairperson Cork County Board, at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork. (JMRL Photography) Cork Credit Unions and Cork GAA are delighted Cork Credit Unions have come together to announce a new three-year partnership that to forge stronger relationships with Cork will see Cork Credit Unions as the Cork Football focused initiatives. This cooperation between Leagues title sponsor. Credit Unions is a key ethos by which they operate, helping them to provide a multi The Cork Credit Unions cover an area award-winning service. Credit Unions are stretching from Castletownbere to Youghal not-for-profit, always keeping the members’ and Kinsale to Mitchelstown, there is a credit interests at the forefront of everything they union to be found serving every community do. A key factor is their relentless focus on just like the county’s GAA clubs. With over understanding what matters most to people 30 Credit Unions and offices across Cork, and being able to deliver it in the experiences providing more services to communities they give them. Credit unions share a similar than ever before. Over 50 football teams are ethos of co-operation to football teams and participating in the upcoming leagues. the communities they represent, showcasing the power of working as a team. 6 ALLIANZ LEAGUES CORCAIGH V AN IARMHÍ Corcaigh Dathanna: Bán agus Dearg 1 Mícheál Martin Mícheál Ó Máirtín Nemo Rangers (Raonuithe Nemo) 2 3 4 Kevin Flahive Sean Meehan Paul Ring Caoimhín Ó Flaithimh Seán Ó Miacháin Pól Ó Rinn Douglas (Dubhglas) Kiskeam (Cios Ceim) Aghabullogue (Achadh Bolg) 5 6 7 Kevin O’ Donovan Mattie Taylor Cian Kiely Caoimhín Ó Donnabháin Maithiú Táilliúir Cian Ó Cadhla Nemo Rangers (Raonuithe Nemo) Mallow (Mala) Ballincollig (Baile an Chullaigh) 8 9 Ian Maguire (C) Paul Walsh Ian Mac Uidhir Pól Breatnach St. Finbarrs (Barra Naofa) Kanturk (Ceanntuirc) 10 11 12 John O’ Rourke Ruairi Deane Kevin O’ Driscoll Seán Ó Ruairc Rúairí Ó Déin Caoimhín Ó Drisceoil Carbery Rangers (Raonuithe Cairbre) Bantry Blues (Gorma Beanntrai) Tadhg MacCarthaigh 13 14 15 Daniel Dineen Luke Connolly Cathail O’ Mahony Dónall Ó Duinnín Lúcás Ó Conghaile Cathal Ó Mathúna Cill na Martra Nemo Rangers (Raonuithe Nemo) Mitchelstown (Baile Mhisteala) Sponsor: Sports Direct 16 (GK) Anthony Casey Clonakilty (Cloich na Coillte) Marc Ó Coileáin Antóine Ó Casthasaigh 20 Brian Hartnett Castlehaven (Gleann Bhearrachain) Kiskeam