Cork Hurling: Details on all five county hurling finals as Glen and Barrs collide
Glen Rovers and St Finbarr’s have advanced to the Cork county hurling final after winning their respective semi-final matches. The upcoming match marks the first time these two teams have met in a top-level county final in 38 years.
Why it matters
This is a significant cultural and sporting event for the local community in Cork, reflecting the high stakes of regional hurling championships.
DEADLY: Glen Rovers' Micheál Mullins celebrates his goal against Midleton on Sunday. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
Eamonn Murphy It’s a first Glen Rovers versus St Finbarr’s top-level county final in Cork for 38 years after a packed weekend of semi-finals across Leeside.
The main event was the Glen’s 2-21 to 1-18 victory over top seeds Midleton, who looked in a decent position at half-time when trailing 0-10 to 0-9 but with the wind to come. However, the northsiders put themselves in a strong position in the last quarter with Micheál Mullins’ second goal. His strike just after the break had been cancelled out by Paul Connaughton but the Magpies never snuck their noses in front.
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