Cork Under-21 Hurling Championship
Cork Under-21 Hurling Championship | |
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Irish | Craobh Iomána Fé-21 Co. Chorcaí |
Founded | 1973 |
Title holders | Blackrock (5th title) |
Sponsors | Evening Echo |
Cork Under-21 Hurling Championship (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Evening Echo Cork County Under-21 Hurling Championship) is an annual competition for hurling clubs organised by the Cork County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1973.
The series of games are played during the summer and autumn months with the county final currently being played in October or November. The championship had always been played on a straight knockout basis, with the respective divisional champions competing at county level.
Blackrock are the current title-holders after defeating Duhallow in the 2015 championship decider.
Top winners
Team | Wins | Years won | |
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1 | Midleton | 6 | 1979, 1983, 1988, 1989, 2011, 2013 |
2 | Newtownshandrum | 5 | 1973, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2010 |
Glen Rovers | 5 | 1974, 1984, 1995, 2001, 2008 | |
St. Finbarr's | 5 | 1985, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994 | |
Blackrock | 4 | 1976, 1977, 2012, 2014, 2015 | |
6 | Erin's Own | 4 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
7 | Na Piarsaigh | 3 | 1980, 1981, 1987 |
8 | Bishopstown | 2 | 2006, 2007 |
Duhallow | 1 | 1982, 2009 | |
10 | Sarsfield's | 1 | 1975 |
Milford | 1 | 1978 | |
Fermoy | 1 | 1986 | |
Newcestown | 1 | 1993 | |
Ballincollig | 1 | 1996 | |
Courcey Rovers | 1 | 1997 |
Roll of honour
Under-21 B Hurling Championship
This competition is confined to clubs who compete at the B level in each of the regional divisions in County Cork. The winners are presented with the Gene Fitzgerald Cup. This cup commemorates Gene Fitzgerald, the former politician who also had administrative positions with Cork GAA County Board.
Year | Winner | Opponent |
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2010 | Castlelyons | Ballinascarthy |
2011 | St. Catherine's | Ballygarvan |
2012 | Dungourney | Nemo Rangers |
2013[3] | Ballinascarthy 2-7 | Watergrasshill 0-9 |
2014[4] | Killeagh/St. Ita's 6-14 | Clonakilty 0-8 |
2015[5] | Watergrasshill 0-14 | Kilworth 1-8 |
References
- ↑ Hurley, Denis (22 October 2012). "Ryan goals keep resurgent Rockies on roll". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ↑ O'Callaghan, Theresa (14 November 2015). "Brilliant Blackrock sweep aside anxious Duhallow". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- ↑ "Tenacious Bal deserved their victory in U21 final". The Southern Star. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ↑ "Killeagh v Clon, U21". The Southern Star. 24 October 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ↑ "Glory for Watergrasshill after hard-earned win". Irish Examiner. 24 October 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
Sources
- Cork Under-21 Hurling Final results
- Cork GAA - A History 1886-1986 Jim Cronin