Premier 1 MFC: Carrigaline storm home to deny Ballincollig three-in-a-row
Carrigaline defeated Ballincollig in the Cork ETB Rebel Óg Premier 1 MFC final after a late-game comeback. The victory denied Ballincollig a third consecutive championship title.
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This highlights local sports achievements and the competitive nature of regional youth Gaelic football.
Carrigaline celebrate their win over Ballincollig. Picture: Noel Sweeney
Barry O'Mahony Carrigaline: 2-15 (2-2-11)
A storming finish from Carrigaline saw them win an entertaining Cork ETB Rebel Óg Premier 1 MFC final against Ballincollig at Páirc Uí Rinn on Monday night.
It had looked like Ballincollig would claim an historic three‑in‑a‑row, but Seán Collins’ side hit 1-4 without reply to seal the title in the best way possible.
They showed great character too. Trailing by five points at the start of the second half, the likes of Ben Corkery-Delaney, Luke Jordan and Cillian Murphy came up with big scores.
Ballincollig netminder Dylan McCarthy made a few very good saves as Carrigaline probably shaded the contest overall.
Charlie Hanratty’s goal in the dying embers proved crucial as they saw out the game impressively.
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