The glorious summer weather has certainly added to the sense that championship season is just around the corner. As we enter July, the excitement is beginning to build with club championships on the horizon for all our Aghada teams. Before then, however, there are some hugely important inter-county fixtures to be decided, along with a pair of club league finals for our own teams. It promises to be another action-packed weekend with plenty of our club members flying the flag for both club and county with distinction.
Cork Vs Galway – All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-Final
All roads lead to Croke Park on Saturday afternoon as Cork take on Galway in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-Final. Throw-in is at 3:30pm, with live coverage on RTÉ for what will be another exciting game in front of a full house in Croke Park.
Hopefully, by tomorrow night, the scramble for All-Ireland Final tickets will be underway for the third year in succession! Safe travels to everyone making the journey to Dublin, and here's hoping for another memorable day for the Rebels.
Cork Vs Dublin – All-Ireland Ladies Football Quarter-Final
Later on Saturday evening, Cork's Senior Ladies Footballers face Dublin in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final at 7:30pm in Parnell Park. Live coverge is available on TG4.
After a dramatic late comeback victory over Waterford in the previous round, the Rebels will be hoping to book their place in the All-Ireland Semi-Final. Best of luck to everyone involved, especially our own Rachel Leahy and Abigail Ring, as they look to continue their championship journey.
Cork Vs Tyrone – All-Ireland Minor Football Final
Sunday promises to be another massive day for Cork football as the Rebels take on Tyrone in the All-Ireland Minor Football Final. Throw-in is at 2pm in Cedral St. Conleth's Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
Cork have enjoyed an outstanding campaign, capturing the Munster title with victory over near neighbours Kerry before producing an excellent performance to overcome Derry in the All-Ireland Semi Final. Wishing the very best of luck to all involved, especially our own John O'Connor, who is a key member of the Cork minor football management team. Up the Rebels!
Cork Vs Dublin – All-Ireland Minor Ladies Football Semi-Final
The Cork Minor Ladies Footballers continue their impressive season on Thursday evening when they face Dublin in the All-Ireland Semi-Final. Throw-in is at 7:30pm in Moyne Templetuohy.
Having stormed to Munster Championship glory, the Rebels will be aiming to secure their place in the All-Ireland Final. We are especially proud to see our own Ava Coughlan lining out at centre back for Cork. Best of luck to Ava and all her teammates.
Junior Football Division 3 League Final - Aghada Vs Bride Rovers
Best of luck to our Junior Footballers, who contest the Division 3 League Final against Bride Rovers tonight (Friday) at 7:30pm in Rostellan.
The lads have been outstanding throughout the league campaign, winning all seven of their matches, and will be hoping to complete the league season by capturing the league title tonight. Best wishes to all the players, manager Philip Moore, and his backroom team. Please come along and support the team if you can.
Senior Ladies Football Division 1 League Final - Aghada Vs Mourneabbey
Our Senior Ladies Footballers are also chasing league honours this weekend when they take on Mourneabbey in the Cork Credit Unions Division 1 League Final on Sunday.
Throw-in is at 4pm in MTU Cork, where another excellent contest is in store.
The ladies have once again produced a superb league campaign, winning all of their group games before overcoming both Clonakilty and Kinsale in the knockout stages. They will be aiming to retain the Division 1 title they won for the first time last season. Best of luck to all the players, manager Eric Smith, and his backroom team. Please support on the day if you can!
As always, there is plenty more to look forward to over the coming weeks. Our Intermediate A Hurlers will contest their league final against Sarsfields next Sunday (12th July) at 2pm in Cobh, while the opening rounds of the club championships are now only a few weeks away. We'll have full details of all those fixtures next week.
For now, we wish the very best of luck to all our club members representing Cork over the next few days, along with our Junior Footballers and Senior Ladies Footballers as they bid for league success. Enjoy what promises to be a fantastic weekend of GAA action!
