2021 Cork Senior A Football Championship

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2021 Cork Senior A Football Championship
Dates3 September 2021 - 28 November 2021
Teams12
SponsorBon Secours Hospital
ChampionsBorder Mallow (1st title)
Eoin Stanton (captain)
Keith Moynihan (manager)
Runners-upColours of Kerry.svg St. Michael's
Owen O'Sullivan (captain)
Dave Egan (manager)
RelegatedColours of Cavan.svg Bantry Blues
Tournament statistics
Matches played21
Goals scored31 (1.48 per match)
Points scored453 (21.57 per match)
Top scorer(s)Colours of Limerick.svg Mark Buckley (1-24)
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The 2021 Cork Senior A Football Championship was the second staging of the Cork Senior A Football Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board. The draw for the group stage placings took place on 29 April 2021.[1] The championship began on 3 September 2021 and ended on 28 November 2021.

The final was played on 28 November 2021 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork, between Mallow and St. Michael's, in what was their first meeting in a final in this grade. Mallow won the match by 2-12 to 0-15 to claim their first championship title.[2]

Mark Buckley was the championship's top scorer with 1-24.

Team changes[]

To Championship[]

Promoted from the Cork Premier Intermediate Football Championship

Relegated from the Cork Premier Senior Football Championship

From Championship[]

Promoted to the Cork Premier Senior Football Championship

Relegated to the Cork Premier Intermediate Football Championship

Results[]

Group A[]

Table[]

  Advance to play-offs

Team Matches Score Pts
Pld W D L For Against Diff
Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh 3 2 0 1 4-34 2-31 9 4
Dohenys 3 2 0 1 1-39 2-33 3 4
Bandon 3 1 1 1 3-28 2-36 -5 3
O'Donovan Rossa 3 0 1 2 1-37 3-38 -7 1

Results[]

4 September 2021 Round 1 O'Donovan Rossa 1-13 - 2-10 Bandon Henry Ford Park
K Davis (0-8, 5 frees), E Connolly (1-1), D Hazel, D Óg Hodnett, S Fitzgerald, D Shannon (0-1 each). Report B Collins (0-6, 3 frees, 1 mark), M Cahalane (1-3), M McNamara (1-1). Referee: A O'Connor (Ballygarvan)
5 September 2021 Round 1 Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh 2-14 - 1-08 Dohenys Páirc Cill Mhichíl
B Seartan 0-6 (0-1 f), S Ó Luasa 1-1, C Ó Loinsigh 1-0, L Ó Conchúir, A Ó Coinceannain, D Mac Tomáis 0-2 each, D Seartan 0-1. Report K White 1-4 (0-3 f), F Herlihy 0-2, C Barry (f), M Buckley 0-1 each.
25 September 2021 Round 2 Bandon 1-10 - 1-09 Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh Jack Fitzgerald Memorial Park
B Collins 0-6 (0-1 f), C O’Mahony 1-0, M Cahalane (f), P Murphy, A Murphy, M McNamara 0-1 each. Report B Seartan 1-5 (0-2 f), L Seartan, A Ó Coinceannain, C Ó Duinnín, C Ó Loingsigh 0-1 each.
26 September 2021 Round 2 Dohenys 0-17 - 0-11 O'Donovan Rossa Páirc Tadhg na Samhna
M Buckley 0-6 (0-2 f), K White 0-3 (0-1 f), F Herlihy 0-3, B Murphy 0-2, J Kelly, J Farrell, C O’Shea 0-1 each. Report D Óg Hodnett 0-4 (0-1 f), D Shannon 0-4 (0-3 f), K Davis 0-2 (0-1 f), T Hegarty 0-1. Referee: J Regan (Lough Rovers)
17 October 2021 Round 3 O'Donovan Rossa 0-13 - 1-11 Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh Tadhg Mac Carthaigh's GAA Grounds
D Shannon 5 frees, 1 mark (0-7); M Collins (0-2); S Fitzgerald, D Daly, T Hegarty, D Og Hodnett (0-1 each). Report L Seartan (1-2); L Ó Conchuir, B Seartan 1 free (0-3 each); D Seartan, S O Tuama, A O Coinceannain 1 free (0-1 each).
17 October 2021 Round 3 Bandon 0-08 - 0-14 Dohenys St. Mary's Park
B Collins (0-4, 0-2 frees), M Cahalane (free), P Murphy, C O’Mahony and M Sugrue (0-1 each). Report K White (0-7, 0-4 frees), F Herlihy (0-3), M Buckley (0-1 free) and C Barry (frees) (0-2 each).

Group B[]

Table[]

  Advance to play-offs   Advance to relegation play-offs

Team Matches Score Pts
Pld W D L For Against Diff
St. Michael's 3 3 0 0 2-33 1-21 15 6
Knocknagree 3 2 0 1 2-35 1-25 13 4
Kiskeam 3 1 0 2 2-28 2-34 -6 2
Bishopstown 3 0 0 3 1-23 3-39 -22 0

Results[]

3 September 2021 Round 1 Bishopstown 0-05 - 2-10 St. Michael's Páirc Uí Rinn
R Cahill 0-3 (0-1 f), S Collins 0-2. Report E Buckley 1-3, D Lenihan1-0, K Hegarty 0-2, D Meaney 0-2, M Drummond, T Deasy, E Sheehan 0-1 each.
5 September 2021 Round 1 Kiskeam 1-05 - 1-13 Knocknagree Patsy O'Sullivan Memorial Park
T Casey 1-3, G Casey 0-2. Report F O’Connor 1-3 (0-2 f), E McSweeney 0-5, M Mahoney 0-2, P Doyle (45), D O’Connor, J Dennehy 0-1 each.
25 September 2021 Round 2 Kiskeam 1-08 - 0-13 St. Michael's Coachford Sportsfield
D Scannell 1-0, T Casey 0-3 (0-2 f) S O’Sullivan 0-2, G Casey, M Herlihy, AJ O’Connor 0-1 each. Report E Hegarty 0-4 (0-2 f), E Buckley 0-3 f, B Hegarty 0-2, K Hegarty, E Sheehan, A Hennessy, L O’Sullivan 0-1 each. Referee: B Sweeney (Erin's Own)
26 September 2021 Round 2 Knocknagree 1-14 - 0-10 Bishopstown Canovee GAA Grounds
F O’Connor 1-6 (0-3 f, 0-1 mark), G Looney 0-3, D Twomey 0-2, M Mahoney, E McSweeney, JF Daly 0-1 each. Report S Collins 0-5 (0-3 f), L O’Driscoll 0-2, D Costello, C O’Driscoll, M Nunan 0-1 each. Referee: P O'Leary (Kilmurry)
17 October 2021 Round 3 St. Michael's 0-10 - 0-08 Knocknagree O'Connell Park
A Hennessey (0-4), E Buckley 0-2 (0-1f), L Grainger (0-2), K Hegarty, E Hegarty 0-1 each. Report P Doyle 0-2 (0-1f, 0-1’45), J F Daly (0-2), E McSweeney (0-2), F O’Connor, D O’Connor 0-1 each.
17 October 2021 Round 3 Bishopstown 1-08 - 0-15 Kiskeam Canovee GAA Grounds
S Collins (1-2, 1-0 pen, 0-2 frees), M Power, J Murphy, D Costello, D Lester, D O’Connor and P Honohan (0-1 each). [irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40723365.html Report] S O’Sullivan (0-5, 2 frees), D Scannell (0-4, 1 mark), T Casey (0-3, 1 free), G Casey, A Carroll and D Fitzgerald (0-1 each).

Group C[]

Table[]

  Advance to play-offs   Advance to relegation play-offs

Team Matches Score Pts
Pld W D L For Against Diff
Mallow 3 3 0 0 4-30 2-24 12 6
Clyda Rovers 3 2 0 1 2-31 4-28 -3 4
Fermoy 3 1 0 2 3-31 2-33 1 2
Bantry Blues 3 0 0 3 2-25 3-32 -10 0

Results[]

4 September 2021 Round 1 Fermoy 1-09 - 0-14 Mallow Castletownroche Sportsfield
P de Roiste 0-4; K Morrison 1-0; R O’Hagan (0-2 f) 0-3; B Twomey (f), A O’Connor 0-1 each. Report K Sheehan 0-7 (0-6 f); M O’Rourke (f); S McDonnell 0-2 each; J Dillon, M Taylor, S O’Callaghan 0-1 each. Referee: M Collins (Clonakilty)
5 September 2021 Round 1 Clyda Rovers 0-15 - 1-07 Bantry Blues Jack Fitzgerald Memorial Park
E Walsh 0-7 (0-5 f), C Flanagan (0-1 f), C O'Sullivan 0-2 each, S Ronayne, P Kissane, P Cronin, C Buckley 0-1 each. Report S O'Leary 1-0, A Coakley 0-5 (0-2 f), T Downey, T Foley 0-1 each.
26 September 2021 Round 2 Bantry Blues 0-07 - 0-11 Fermoy Éire Óg GAA Grounds
A Coakley 0-5 (0-2 f), D Murray, S Coughlan (45) 0-1 each. Report R O’Hagan 0-4 (0-2 f), B Twomey 0-3 (0-1 f), L Coleman (45), G Lardner, B O’Sullivan, A O’Connor 0-1 each. Referee: R Whelan (Aghada)
26 September 2021 Round 2 Mallow 1-10 - 0-04 Clyda Rovers O'Connell Park
K O’Sullivan 1-0; S McDonnell, R Harkin, S Hayes 0-2 each; M Taylor, D Moynihan, K Sheehan (f), P Attridge 0-1 each. Report E Walsh 0-2 f; C Flanagan (f), F O’Shea 0-1 each. Referee: C Lane (Banteer)
17 October 2021 Round 3 Mallow 3-06 - 1-11 Bantry Blues Cill na Martra GAA Grounds
K Sheehan 0-4 (2f), R Harkin 1-1 (1f), E Barry, S McDonnell 1-0 each, J Dillon 0-1. Report R Deane 0- 5 (2f), A Coakley 0-4 (1f), S Murray 1-0, S Coughlan, K Coakley 0-1 each. Referee: P O'Leary (Cloughduv)
17 October 2021 Round 3 Fermoy 2-11 - 2-12 Clyda Rovers Dr. Croke Park
P de Róiste 1-2; B Twomey 0-4 (0-3 f); A O’Connor 1-0; R O’Hagan 0-2f; B O’Sullivan, T Clancy, K Morrison 0-1 each. Report E Walsh 1-2 (0-1 f); C Kelly 1-1 (1-0 pen); D O’Callaghan 0-3; P Cronin, C O’Sullivan 0-2 each; C Flanagan (f), N Hanley 0-1 each.

Relegation stage[]

Playoff[]

30 October 2021 Playoff Bishopstown 1-16 - 1-09 Bantry Blues Páirc Naomh Eoin
S Collins 0-6 (0-4 f), P Honohan 1-1, P O’Flynn 0-3, D Crowley 0-3 (0-1 f), L O’Driscoll, D O’Connor and M Nunan 0-1 each. Report A Coakley 1-5 (0-5 f), R Deane 0-3 f, T Downey 0-1.

Knockout stage[]

Quarter-finals[]

30 October 2021 Quarter-final Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh 0-15 - 0-11 Clyda Rovers Éire Óg GAA Grounds
D Seartan 0-4 (0-1 f), C Ó Loinsaigh 0-3, A Ó Coinceannáin (f), L Seartan, L Ó Conchúir 0-2 each, B Seartan (f), D MacTomáis 0-1. Report C Flanagan 0-5 (0-1 f), E Walsh 0-3 (0-2 f), D O’Callaghan, M Forde, D Buckley 0-1 each.
30 October 2021 Quarter-final Knocknagree 0-07 - 1-12 Dohenys Castle Grounds
F O’Connor 0-5 (0-3 f), D O’Connor, D Twomey 0-1 each. Report M Buckley 1-5 (0-3 f), K White 0-3 (0-2 f), E Lavers, J Kelly, R Coakley, N Hurley 0-1 each.

Semi-finals[]

13 November 2021 Semi-final St Michael's 1-14 - 0-15 Dohenys Páirc Uí Chaoimh
M Drummond 1-0, A Hennessy 0-3 (0-2 f), K Hegarty 0-3, E Hegarty 0-2 (0-1 f), D Meaney, B Cain, L O'Sullivan, T Lenihan, E O'Donovan 0-1 each, E Buckley 0-1 f. Report M Buckley 0-10 (0-3 f, 0-2 45), K White 0-3, J Kelly, N Hurley 0-1 each.
13 November 2021 Semi-final Mallow 4-14 - 2-10 Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh Páirc Uí Chaoimh
K Sheehan 0-5 (0-3f, 0-1m), S Hayes 1-2, M O’Rourke 0-4, R Harkin (penalty), S O’Callaghan, S McDonnell, 1-0 each, J Dillon, E Stanton, S Merritt 0-1 each. Report B Seartan 1-3 (0-1f), A Ó Coinceannáin 0-4f, D Mac Tomáis 1-0, C Ó Loingsigh 0-2, S Ó Tuama 0-1. Referee: A Long (Argideen Rangers)

Final[]

28 November 2021 Final St Michael's 0-15 - 2-12 Mallow Páirc Uí Chaoimh
T Deasy 0-8 (0-5 f, 0-1 45), E Hegarty 0-2 (0-1 f), K Hegarty, L Grainger, L O’Sullivan, A Hennessy (f), S Keating 0-1 each. Report S Hayes 1-1 (0-1 mark), K O’Sullivan 0-3 (0-1 f), S McDonnell 1-0, S Merritt (0-1 45), K Sheehan 0-2 each, S O’Callaghan, M Taylor, M O’Rourke (f), J Dillon 0-1 each. Referee: P O'Driscoll (Bride Rovers)

Top scorers[]

Overall
Rank Player Club Tally Total Matches Average
1 Mark Buckley Dohenys 1-24 27 5 5.40
2 Ben Seartan Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh 2-18 24 5 4.80
3 Keith White Dohenys 1-20 23 5 4.60
4 Arthur Coakley Bantry Blues 1-19 22 4 5.50
5 Fintan O'Connor Knocknagree 2-15 21 4 5.25
7 Kevin Sheehan Mallow 0-19 19 5 3.80
6 Simon Collins Bishopstown 1-15 18 4 4.50
7 Eoin Walsh Clyda Rovers 1-14 17 4 4.25
9 Barry Collins Bandon 0-16 16 3 5.33
10 Seán McDonnell Mallow 3-04 13 5 2.60
In a single game
Rank Player Club Tally Total Opposition
1 Mark Buckley Dohenys 0-10 10 St. Michael's
2 Fintan O'Connor Knocknagree 1-06 9 Bishopstown
3 Arthur Coakley Bantry Blues 1-05 8 Bishopstown
Mark Buckley Dohenys 1-05 8 Knocknagree
Ben Seartan Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh 1-05 8 Bandon
Kevin Davis O'Donovan Rossa 0-08 8 Bandon
Tadhg Deasy St. Michael's 0-08 8 Mallow
8 Keith White Dohenys 1-04 7 Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh
Kevin Sheehan Mallow 0-07 7 Fermoy
Keith White Dohenys 0-07 7 Bandon
Eoin Walsh Clyda Rovers 0-07 7 Bantry Blues

References[]

  1. ^ Cormican, Eoghan (29 April 2021). "West Cork group of death pick of county championship draws". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  2. ^ Hurley, Denis (28 November 2021). "SAFC: Seán Hayes on target at death to give Mallow victory over St Michael's". Echo Live. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  3. ^ O'Callaghan, Therese (1 August 2021). "Knocknagree's meteoric rise takes them into senior ranks with victory over Kanturk". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  4. ^ "County champions: Éire Óg carve out their own place in football history". The Echo. 19 June 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.

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