Bandon see off students
Bandon put themselves in pole position to fight off the challenge of UCC for third place in Munster, after they defeated the students 3-2 in an engrossing encounter in west Cork on Saturday.
GAA stars to hit Quins catwalk
Cork Harlequins will host a fundraising fashion show next week, with Cork GAA stars Aidan Walsh, Lorcan McLoughlin and Ciaran Sheehan among those set to grace the catwalk.
Early six-pointers for IHL representatives
All five of Munster’s Irish Hockey League representatives need to collect points this weekend, if they are to harbour realistic semi-final ambitions, while Cork C of I’s women enter unknown territory as they travel to Newbridge in the Irish Trophy. Domestically, there’s only one show in town as UCC and Bandon meet in west Cork in a clash that could go a long way to deciding who takes the IHL wildcard playoff spot in the men’s league.
Institute lay down the law
Catholic Institute have reaffirmed their status as title favourites over the past couple of weekends, as they maintained their 100% record with victories over Cork Harlequins – who bounced back by seeing off C of I 2-0 – and Bandon.
C of I sweat on Burns
Cork C of I and Munster U18s will both be sweating on the fitness of Nick Burns, after the star forward suffered a knee injury in their 8-0 Peard Cup rout of Catholic Institute.
Top two on song again
Cork Harlequins’ superior movement and team-work was central to their 4-1 victory over UCC at the Mardyke, which keeps the pressure up on C of I – 9-1 winners over Catholic Institute – at the top of the table.