Show Notes
The Echo Sport Podcast crew on moving weekend in Cork club GAA, the fallout from the second round of football games and what to expect next week on the hurling front.
As expected leading contenders Nemo Rangers and St Finbarr's bounced back from their surprise defeats to put themselves in strong positions to qualify for the knockout stages.
However, Newcestown, who beat Nemo previously, fell short against neighbours Valley Rovers to leave that group delicately balanced. It's the same in the toughest group at Premier Senior. Knocknagree got their first victory at that level against Ballincollig, who must now try and avoid a relegation playoff, while the Carbery derby between Castlehaven and Clonakilty ended up all square.
It means wins for Knockagree and Clon next month would see the Haven eliminated.
St Michael's, Mallow and the Collig are under pressure, having lost both their matches.
There was an upset at Senior A when a last-gasp Ryan O'Keeffe free saw Newmarket take down Cill na Martra. Carbery Rangers beat O'Donovan Rossa so Newmarket could end up knocked out on scoring difference despite their two wins after their last match.
Kilshannig had a statement win when they blitzed Bishopstown but Clyda versus Éire Óg was postponed due to a bereavement.
In Premier Intermediate, Macroom are on a roll after a couple of seasons battling relegation while Kilmurry's comeback against Buttevant at Intermediate A leaves them on two wins, same as Mitchelstown and Adrigole.
Next weekend's hurling should be terrific, with Glen Rovers, the Barrs and Sars are facing an unexpected early exit unless they can emerge victorious.
Now in its fourth season, every Monday, Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O’Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. You can listen on Echolive.ie/podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts.
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