Dr O'Callaghan Cup explained
The Dr O'Callaghan Cup, officially known as the Cork Post-Primary Schools Senior A Hurling Championship, is an annual inter-school hurling competition organised by the Cork Post-Primary Schools division of the Cork County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It was first played in 1911. It is the highest inter-school hurling competition in the county of Cork.
The final, currently held in March, serves as the culmination of a knockout series of games played between October and March. Eligible players must be under the age of 19. It is a stand-alone competition and runs concurrently with the Dr Harty Cup.
Nine teams currently participate in the Dr O'Callaghan Cup. St Francis College are the title-holders after defeating Christian Brothers College by 2-15 to 2-09 in the 2024 final.
Participating teams
The following teams took part in the 2023-24 series of games.[1]
List of finals
External link
Notes and References
- Web site: Senior Hurling A. Cork PPS GAA website. 12 April 2024.
- Web site: Battling Rochestown finish in fine style to seal the deal. Irish Examiner. 18 December 2014. 14 February 2019. Therese. O'Callaghan.
- Web site: Brian Turnbull stars as Rochestown College retain title in brilliant style. Irish Examiner. 22 December 2015. 14 February 2019. Therese. O'Callaghan.
- Web site: Gosnell points the way as Midleton edge out Colman's. Irish Examiner. 16 December 2016. 14 February 2019. John. Coughlan.
- Web site: Midleton retain the O'Callaghan Cup with impressive victory over the AG. Evening Echo. 14 December 2017. 14 February 2019. Olan. Allen.
- Web site: Jack Cahalane leads CBC comeback as Christians claim O'Callaghan Cup. Irish Examiner. 8 March 2019. 9 April 2024. Therese. O'Callaghan.
- Web site: Midleton take victory in high-scoring Dr O’Callaghan Cup final. Irish Examiner. 14 February 2020. 9 April 2024. Therese. O'Callaghan.
- Web site: Sun and scores rain down as clinical CBC claim O'Callaghan Cup glory. Irish Examiner. 23 March 2023. 9 April 2024. Therese. O'Callaghan.
- Web site: St Colman's College capture the O'Callaghan Cup with a big win over Gaelcholáiste Mhuire an Mhainistir Thuaidh. Echo Live. 14 March 2023. 9 April 2024. Therese. O'Callaghan.
- Web site: Perfect start drives Rochestown to Cork colleges hurling final victory over CBC. Irish Examiner. 11 March 2024. 9 April 2024. Therese. O'Callaghan.