Cork U16 team that beat Clare in Munster U16 shield final on Sunday last

Cork U16 Team that beat Tipp in Munster U16 Cup Final on Sunday last

Cork U16 Success in Limerick

Cork U16s travelled to Limerick on Saturday and Sunday last. Two Cork teams played within the competition. Cork won the cup and Corcaigh won the Shield. In this report you will find a copy of the results of all games and match reports from the final.

Cian O'Brien,- PRO, Coiste na nOg

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Cork take both Munster Under Football Shield and Cup titles

Over Saturday/Sunday the Munster Under 16 football championship was played

in Co Limerick with games at Knocklong, Hospital and Herbertstown on Saturday while the Shield final and Cup final were staged at the Gaelic Grounds Limerick on Sunday. Cork figured two teams and while the first Cork team on Saturday lost out to Tipperary, they were to go on and take the Shield title while the second Cork side had wins on Saturday over Waterford and North Kerry before going on to take the Cup title against last year's champions Tipperary.

                Cork (A) off to flying start in Munster Under 16 FC

Cork (A)        8 - 17

Waterford     1 - 2    

Cork eased their way past Waterford in the opening game Munster Under 16 football championship at Knocklong on Saturday. The first half saw Waterford play with the aid of the wind but it was Cork that gained the upperhand from an early stage where a feature of their dominance was 11 players figuring on the scoresheet. Aidan Moynihan struck an early goal and when a great solo run by Ryan Harkin placed Jason Crowley for their second goal in the 10th minute it moved them into a 2-3 to 0-1 lead. From here on Cork took over and by half time they finished the game as a contest ahead by 5-9 to 1-2, the other goals by Richard O'Sullivan, Aidan Moynihan and Conor O'Driscoll while Caoimhin Maguire had the Deise goal. The second half was much the same. Cork brought on the rest of their panel and in this half added points by Aidan Moynihan, Conor O'Driscoll, Conor Crowley, Ricard Cahalane, Jack Bushe and Don O'Driscoll while Aidan Moynihan, Don O'Driscoll, Ricard Cahalane also found the net to see them emerge very easy winners.  

Scorers for Cork (A) : Aidan Moynihan 3-2, Ricard Cahalane, Jason Crowley

(0-1 f) Conor O'Driscoll, Don O'Driscoll 1-2 each, Richard O'Sullivan 1-0,  Cillian O'Connor, Jack Bush 0-2 each, Conor Crowley, Micheal Cahalane, Trevor Horgan 0-1 each,

Waterford : Caoimhin Maguire 1-0, Paul O'Connor, Lee Mulhearne 0-1 each,

CORK (A) : Anthony Casey (Kiskeam), James Creagh (Carrigaline), Niall Hayes (Kilmacabee), Paul Sheehan (Millstreet), Trevor Horgan (Newcestown) Micheal Cahalane (Bandon), Kevin Cremin (Boherbue), Anthony Spillane (Castlelyons), Ryan Harkin (Mallow), Ricard Cahalane (Sliabh Rua), Cillian O'Connor (Mallow), Richard O'Sullivan (Kilmacabee), Jason Crowley (Valley Rovers), Aidan Moynihan (Canovee), Conor O'Driscoll (Mizen Rovers) Subs all 9 were used : Eoin O'Mahony (Carrigtwohill), Kevin O'Neill (Glenville) Michael McSweeney (Newcestown), Don O'Driscoll (Clan na Gael), Stephen Maguire (Carrigaline), Jack Bush (Illen Rovers), Pat O'Brien (Bandon), Tim Casey (Valley Rovers), Conor Crowley (Clyda Rovers)

WATERFORD : Patrick Collins, Conor Tobin, Cathal Cusack, Brian Looby, Jamie Barron, Kevin Daly, Diarmuid Ryan, Tom Devine, Jack O'Donnell, Brian French,. Lee Mulhearne, David Gartland, Paul O'Connor, Caoimhin Maguire, Billy O'Keeffe, Subs used Tomas Cooney, Tom Power, Robbie Mulligan, Christy Breathnach, Josh Cunningham, Gavin McCarthy, Feargal O'Cuirin, Feargal O'Ceallaigh,  

               Tipperary too strong for Cork (B)

Tipperary  0 - 11

Cork (B)    0 -  7

Defending champions Tipperary proved too good for Cork (B) in their opening game at Knocklong on Saturday.  Cork started well with early points by Ronan Bransfield and Sean Walsh (free). Tipperary battled back well with pointed frees by Josh Keane to be level after 12 minutes.  Cork again did well with Sean Walsh and Evan O'Sullivan opening up a 0-4 to 0-2 lead. Tipperary came very solid with Colin O'Riordan, Josh Keane, Micheal Meaghar and Tom Kirwan very effective. The Premier side tagged on five points without reply to be ahead at the break 0-7 to 0-4.

Tipperary moved Josh Keane to midfield for the second half with Colin O'Riordan going to centre back. They held the Cork attack and Keane had an early pointed free. Cork also had a pointed free by Padraigh Bohane but constant Tipp pressure led to a foul on Liam Casey and Josh Keane added another point midway through the half 0-9 to 0- 5. Cork kept in touch with a Ronan Bransfield pointing.  Tipperary again worked the ball well out of defence and Josh Keane placed the inrushing Brian Healy for a vital point 0-10 to 0-6. Cork needed a goal to get back in contention but a solid Tipperary defence held firm. Good work by Killian Burke led to a foul that was pointed by Bransfield. Tipperary had an injury time point by Paul Shanahan that saw them advance.

Scorers for Tipperary :Josh Keane 0-5f, Michael Meaghar 0-2f, Tom Kirwan, Paul Shanahan, Brian Healy, Dylan Moloney 0-1 each.

Cork (B) : Ronan Bransfield 0-3(0-1f) Sean Walsh 0-2f, Evan O'Sullivan, Padraigh Bohane (free) 0-1 each.

TIPPERARY : Paul O'Leary, Ross Mulcahy, James Feehan, Dan Finnerty, Michael Connolly, Colin O'Riordan, Michael Meaghar, Aidan Hanley, Josh Keane, Ger Barlow, Liam Casey, Paul Shanahan, Dylan Moloney, Tom Kirwan, Brian Healy,  Subs Eoin Kehoe for Ger Barlow, Ben Kilkenny for Brian Healy,

CORK (B) Killian O'Mahony (Carrigaline) Mark Dorgan (Bishopstown) Michael O'Brien (Dromtarriffe) Josh Pyne (Fermoy) Kieran Histon (Cobh) Shane Delaney (Bantry Blues) Sean O'Sullivan (Aghabullogue) Sean Cremin (Dromtarriffe) Padraigh Bohane (Kilmurry) Ronan Bransfield (Castlelyons) Mark Prendergast (Ballincollig) Evan O'Sullivan (Aghabullogue) Aaron O'Brien (St Nick's) Ronan Nyhan (Courcey Rovers) Sean Walsh (Douglas) Subs Killian Burke (Glanmire) for Sean Cremin, Matthew Murphy (Killeagh) for Sean Walsh, Daniel Culloty (Newmarket) for Aaron O'Brien (inj)

Referee Edmund Walsh (Rathmore)

         Cork (B) easy winners over Limerick

Cork (B)       4 - 10

Limerick       0 -  2         

Having lost their opening game to Tipperary  at Knocklong Cork (B) were in the Shield section where they faced the host side Limerick who were narrowly beaten by Kerry North in their first game. The first half was keenly contested. Cork with early points by Evan O'Sullivan and Ronan Bransfield moved 0-2 ahead.  Scores were at a premium for a while with Limerick looking very threatening but it was Cork that struck for two goals just before the break when Matthew Murphy's attempt went in off the post while a goal by Mark Prendergast helped them hold a 2-4 to no score interval lead. On the changeover Cork aided by the wind dominated matters. Daniel Culloty was a commanding figure at full forward and within five minutes of the restart he notched 1-2 to move into 3-6 to no score lead. Limerick now faced an uphill battle and had to wait till the 36th minute to register their first score when Darragh Kennedy pointed. James Naughton followed with a pointed free soon after but they were quickly cancelled out when Stephen O'Neill and Daniel Culloty had points 3-8 to 0-2. It was all Cork in the closing stages with Daniel Culloty and Matthew Murphy tagging on points in the closing moments before Sean Cremin completed the scoring with a well taken goal.   

Scorers for Cork (B) : Daniel Culloty 1-4 (0-2f), Matthew Murphy 1-1, Mark Prendergast, Sean Cremin 1-0 each,  Ronan Bransfield 0-2 (frees) Stephen O'Neill,  Aaron O'Brien, Evan O'Sullivan 0-1 each,

Limerick : Darragh Kennedy, James Naughton (free) 0-1 each.

CORK (B): Ryan Scully (Bishopstown), Mark Dorgan (Bishopstown) Michael O'Brien (Dromtarrife) Liam McGrath (Kildorrery), Kieran Histon (Cobh) Shane Delaney (Bantry Blues) Sean White (Clonakilty), Ronan Nyhan (Courcey Rovers), Matthew Murphy (Killeagh), Darragh Kiely (St Michael's), Mark Prendergast (Ballincollig), Ronan Bransfield (Castlelyons), Aaron O'Brien (St. Nicks), Evan O'Sullivan (Aghabullogue), Jack O'Mahony (Clonakilty) Subs used Josh Pyne (Fermoy) Stephen O'Neill (Bishopstown)  Daniel Culloty (Newmarket), Killian Burke (Glanmire), Sean Cremin (Dromtarriffe), Sean O'Sullivan (Aghabullogue),  

LIMERICK : Tom O'Dwyer (Ballylanders) Sam Mullins (Claughaun) Eoin Murphy (Newcastlewest) Shane Lynch (St Kieran's) Stephen Cahill (Mountcollins) Cillian Fahy (Dromcollogher-Broadford) Gavin Reidy (Newcastlewest) John O'Neill (Ballylanders) James Bridgeman (St Senan's) Conor Laffan (Croom) Sean O'Dea (Kilteely) Mark McCarthy (Monaleen) Dylan Griffin (Athea) Darragh Kennedy (Murroe-Boher) James Naughton (St Senan's) Subs used Ger Kiely (St Kieran's)  Michael Connaughton (Kilmallock) Billy Hogan (Crecora) Paudie Quish (Hospital-Herbertstown) Henry Leahy

(Kilmallock) Mark Long (St Patrick's) Cormac O'Shea (Cappagh) 

Referee     Edmond Walsh (Rathmore)

              Cork (A) hold out for final spot.

Cork (A)       2 - 7

Kerry North 0 - 6

Cork had a good win over Kerry North in the Munster championship semi final at Hospital on Saturday evening. The Rebels wind assisted in the first half

did well but found scores rather hard to secure. Their five point lead at the break did not seem sufficient. They opened with an early punched point by Aidan Moynihan.  In the 4th minute good work by Anthony Spillane led to a foul on Moynihan with a penalty being awarded. Jason Crowley made no mistake and opened up a 1-1 to 0- 0 lead. Crowley followed with a pointed free. Kerry North were denied a goal when Cork keeper Anthony Casey saved very

well from Greg Horan. At the other end Kerry keeper Darragh O Shea did well to save from Aidan Moynihan. Midway through the half Cork's  Paul Sheehan and Anthony Spillane worked well for Conor O'Driscoll to make it 1-3 to 0- 0.

Kerry had their first score in the 18th minute when David Foran and Jack Savage combined well to put Fionn McGibney through for a point. Cork replied immediately when Ryan Harkin and the impressive Micheal Cahalane worked a good movement for Anthony Spillane to kick over. Kerry full back Cathal O' Loing made some great clearances and he combined well with Greg Horan who

placed Eamon McAllen for a fine point. Cork led 1-4 to 0-2 at the interval.

For the second half Cork moved Cillian O'Connor to partner Anthony Spillane at midfield. Kerry had an early pointed free by Jack Savage. Cork stood up to the challenge against the wind with Niall Hayes, Micheal Cahalane and the outstanding Kevin Cremin controlling the defence. Cahalane placed Aidan Moynihan for a point with Kerry replying by Kieran Brick. In the 12th minute of this half the turning point came - Ricard Cahalane got through the defence and his effort at goal was saved by Darragh O'Shea with the rebound going to the well placed Don O'Driscoll who netted and put the Rebels 2-5 to 0-4 clear.

Cork created a number of attacks but the Kerry backline were solid. Eamon McAllen had a point to come within two goals with 6 minutes remaining. Jack Bushe worked well to put Anthony Spillane through for a point. Kerry North never gave up and David Foran, Jack Savage, Pat Devane worked well for Kerry's last point. Cork had another chance of a goal when Conor O'Driscoll's

attempt came back of the crossbar. In injury time Jack Bushe ensured a final spot with a long range point.

Scorers for Cork (A) : Jason Crowley 1-2 (1-0 pen 0-1f) Don O'Driscoll 1-0, Aidan Moynihan 0-2, Conor O'Driscoll, Anthony Spillane, Jack Bushe 0-1 each

Kerry North : Eamon McAllen (free) Kieran Brick 0-2 each, Jack Savage (free) Fionn McGibney 0-1 each.

Cork (A) : Anthony Casey, James Creagh, Niall Hayes, Paul Sheehan, Trevor Horgan, Michael Cahalane, Kevin Cremin, Anthony Spillane, Ryan Harkin, Ricard Cahalane, Cillian O'Connor, Richie O'Sullivan, Jason Crowley, Aidan Moynihan, Conor O'Driscoll. Subs Don O'Connor for Richard O'Sullivan,  Miceal McSweeney for Trevor Horgan, Jack Bushe for Anthony Spillane, Stephen Maguire for Paul Sheehan,

Kerry North : Darragh O'Shea, Patrick Rohan, Cathal O Loing, Pat O' Connor, Kevin Bowler, Shane O'Connor, Pat Devane, Kevin Shanahan, Eanna O'Connor, David Foran Greg Horan, Pol Breathnach, Eamon McAllen, Jack Savage, Fionn McGibney. Subs Kieran Brick for Eanna O'Connor, Kyle Fitzgibbon for Jack Savage, Alan Kenneally for Pol Breathnach, Eanna O'Connor for David Foran,

Referee John Hannon (Clare)

     Cork too strong for Clare in Munster Under 16 Shield FC final

Cork (B)     1 - 15

Clare           1 -  3

In the Munster Under 16 FC Shield final at  the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick on Sunday last a better balanced Cork side proved too strong for Clare. The opening stages saw the Rebels aided by the strong wind quick off the mark with Jack O'Mahony setting up Daniel Culloty for a point in the 3rd minute before Padraigh Bohane with a long range point made it 0-2 to no score. Clare registered their first score soon after when Daithi Collins pointed a free. During this half the Cork defence worked the ball out of defence to great effect  ensuring regular supply to their inside full forward line where Aaron O'Brien, Daniel Culloty and Jack O'Mahony caused many problems and in the 12th minute Michael O'Brien and Josh Pyne worked the ball well out of the full backline to find Aaron O'Brien out on the wing and following a great solo run he set up Daniel Culloty who kicked to the net. It was all Cork over the next few sequences of play with Aaron O'Brien,  Daniel Culloty, Ronan Bransfield adding points that surged them into a 1-6 to 0-2 lead by the 19th minute. From here to the interval Clare made a good recovery  and a goal by Conor Deasy brought them back into the hunt trailing 1-6 to 1-2. Cork were denied a goal soon after  when Jack O'Mahony struck the crossbar but late scores by Daniel Culloty and Ronan Bransfield had them in a good position at the break when leading by 1-8 to 1-2. For the second half Clare aided by the wind were expected to mount a serious challenge. However Cork held firm all through this half having some great displays by Michael O'Brien, Josh Pyne, Shane Delaney, Sean Cremin, Ronan Bransfield, Darragh Kiely, Matthew Murphy and Mark Prendergast. They held Clare to just one more point in this half while in the meantime they reeled off minors courtesy of Evan O'Sullivan, Kieran Histon, Darragh Kiely, Ronan Bransfield and Sean Walsh to emerge comfortable victors and claim one part of a double success. After the game Robert Frost Munster Vice Chairman presented the Shield to the winning captain Mark Prendergast.

Scorers for Cork : Daniel Culloty 1-3 (0-1f), Ronan Bransfield 0-3, Darragh Kiely, Sean Walsh (0-1f) Aaron O'Brien 0-2 each, Evan O'Sullivan, Kieran Histon, Padraigh Bohane 0-1 each. 

Clare : Conor Deasy 1-0, Daithi Collins (free), Paddy O'Malley (free), Jack Browne 0-1 each,

CORK : Cillian O'Mahony (Carrigaline), Mark Dorgan (Bishopstown), Michael O'Brien (Dromtarriffe), Josh Pyne (Fermoy), Kieran Histon (Cobh), Shane Delaney (Bantry Blues), Sean O'Sullivan (Aghabullogue), Sean Cremin (Dromtarrife), Padraigh Bohane (Kilmurry), Ronan Bransfield (Castlelyons), Mark Prendergast (Ballincollig), Evan O'Sullivan (Aghabullogue), Aaron O'Brien (St Nicks), Daniel Culloty (Newmarket), Jack O'Mahony (Clonakilty) Subs all nine used : Matthew Murphy (Killeagh), Darragh Kiely (St Michael's), Sean White (Clonakilty), Liam McGrath (Kildorrery) Stephen O'Neill (Bishopstown), Sean Walsh (Douglas),  Killian Burke (Glanmire) Ryan Scully (Bishopstown), Ronan Nyhan (Courcey Rovers)  
CLARE : Nathan Murray (Eire Og) David Corbett (Corofin) Kieran Malone (Eire Og) Conor Flaherty (Kilmihill)  Darragh Haugh (Doonbeg) Jack Browne

(Kilrush Shamrocks) Dominic Costigan (Cratloe) Anthony King (Coolmeen) Stephen McGuire (St Senan's Kilkee) Conor Deasy (Cratloe) Liam Corbett (Corofin) Kevin Hehir (Ennistymon) Paddy O'Malley (Eire Og) Shane Gleeson

(Cratloe) Daithi Collins (do) Subs David Coughlan (Kilmihill) for Kevin Hehir, Kevin McGleenan (Parteen) for Stephen McGuire, Jack O'Dea (Kilfenora) for Nathan Murray. 

Referee Jason Mullins (Limerick)    

     Strong second half performance sees Cork take Munster Under 16 FC title

Cork   (A)       1 - 9

Tipperary        0- 5

Cork are Munster Under 16 Football Champions following a strong second half

showing saw them defeat the defending champions Tipperary in the Munster final at Gaelic Grounds, Limerick on Sunday last. In the opening round Tipperary had already beaten the other Cork side and they followed with a win over Kerry South in the semi final. The first half saw Cork start in a very determined mood with Cillian O'Connor making an early impression at centre forward that helped move them into a 0-2 to no score lead by the 4th minute. Gradually Tipperary settled having  points by Brian Healy and Josh Keane to level matters at 0-2 each. Exchanged were keenly contested for the rest of the half with both teams enjoying their fair share of possession. Cork missed a gilt edged scoring chance when a great movement started by Paul Sheehan eventually led to Aidan Moynihan gaining possession but his effort in front of goal went narrowly wide. At the other end Tom Kirwan and Josh Keane featured strongly for Tipperary during this period and at the break they held a slender 0-5 to 0-4 lead when Michael Meagher (2) and Tom Kirwan had points while Ricard Cahalane and Cillian O'Connor were on target for the Rebels. On the changeover Cork had the aid of the strong wind and were quick to set out their intentions. Their defence was once again outstanding holding Tipperary scoreless during the entire half with James Creagh, Niall Hayes, Micheal McSweeney, Paul Sheehan, Micheal Cahalane and Kevin Cremin commanding figures while keeper Anthony Casey was also very solid between the posts making a great save from Colin O'Riordan at the mid way stage while he also saved a penalty just before the final whistle. Up front the Cork forwards linked up very well as a unit and were strongly supported by the midfield duo of Ryan Harkin and Anthony Spillane. Early pressure saw Aidan Moynihan (2) Ricard Cahalane and Jason Crowley have points by the 44th minute 0-8 to 0-5. Tipperary always looked like getting back into contention and it was only with six minutes remaining that Cork sensed victory when Cillian O'Connor cut in along the endline to set up Aidan Moynihan who finished the only goal of the game to the net that set Cork on their way to victory. After the game Mary Fitzgerald on behalf of sponsors Fitzgerald's Woodlands House Hotel and Spa presented the cup to the victorious captain Anthony Spillane,. 

Scorers for Cork : Aidan Moynihan 1-3, Cillian O'Connor, Jason Crowley (0-1f), Ricard Cahalane (frees) 0-2 each.

Tipperary : Micheal Meagher 0-2 (0-1 free) Brian Healy, Tom Kirwan, Josh Keane (free) 0-1 each,

CORK : Anthony Casey (Kiskeam), James Creagh (Carrigaline), Niall Hayes (Kilmacabee), Micheal McSweeney (Newcestown), Paul Sheehan (Millstreet), Micheal Cahalane (Bandon), Kevin Cremin (Boherbue) Ryan Harkin (Mallow)

Anthony Spillane (Castlelyons) Ricard Cahalane (Sliabh Rua) Killian O'Connor (Mallow) Conor O'Driscoll (Mizen Rovers) Richard O'Sullivan (Kilmacabee) Aidan Moynihan (Canovee) Jason Crowley (Valley Rovers) Subs Kevin O'Neill (Glenville) for Conor O'Driscoll, Don O'Driscoll (Clann na Gael) for Richard O'Sullivan, Jack Bushe (I-llen Rovers) for Jason Crowley, Trevor Horgan (Newcestown) for Ricard Cahalane, Stephen Maguire (Carrigaline) for Paul Sheehan.  Other panel members were Eoin O'Mahony (Carrigtwohill) Pat O'Brien (Bandon) Tim Casey (Valley Rovers)Conor Crowley (Clyda Rovers)

TIPPERARY : Paul O'Leary (Nenagh Eire Og) Ross Mulcahy (Moyle Rovers)

James Feehan (Killenaule) Miceal Connolly (Clonmel Commercials) Eoin Kehoe

(Kilsheelan) Colin O'Riordan (JK Bracken's) Miceal Meagher (Grangemockler) Aidan Hanley (Ballina) Josh Keane (Golden-Kilfeacle) Paul Shanahan (Upperchurch-Drombane) Tom Kirwan (Ardfinnan) Dan Finnerty (Ballina) Brian Healy (Fethard) Liam Casey (Cahir) Dylan Moloney (J K Bracken's)

Subs David Finnane (Galtee Rovers) for Dylan Moloney, Padraic Loughman

(Clonmel Commercials) for Liam Casey, Dion Butler (Fethard) for Paul Shanahan, Ben Kilkenny (Ballina) for Josh Keane.   

Referee  Brendan Stack (Limerick)