Michael Morrisey checks the whareabouts of Callum O'Connor having secured possession. Photo: Adrian Donohoe.

Championship wins for Shercock and Cornafean

IFC and JFC action continues

Published: Fri 24 Jul 2026, 10:44 PM

Last updated: Sat 25 Jul 2026, 7:40 AM

Shercock edged a nervy encounter with Cootehill Celtic this evening on a scoreline of 1-9 to 0-13. Both of these teams entered Kingspan Breffni coming off the back of an opening round defeat. Cootehill grabbed the only goal of the game, with Shane Sexton scoring as the first half drew to a close, but it was Shercock who held their nerve to claim the much needed win.

Cornafean gave their championship hopes a boost on Friday evening by claiming the scalp of many people's favourites for the Intermediate title, Denn in front of a large crowd in Ballinagh. The Reds stormed into a six point lead, but Denn recovered through swift counter-attacks and sneaked into the lead at the break. Denn looked likely to assert some modicum of dominance when Nathan Quigley netted a well taken goal nine minutes into the second half, however as the celebrations subsided an off the ball incident saw a Denn player receive a second yellow and the Crosskeys outfit were reduced to 14. Selfless running and some accurate shooting saw Cornafean make the numerical advantage count, and they ran out comfortable winners on a scoreline of 0-24 to 1-16.

Meanwhile in the junior Championship, Drung bagged seven goals in a facile win over Maghera MacFinns in Lavey.

SATURDAY, JULY 25

Intermediate Championship O'Reilly Precast - Rd 2

Ballinagh GAA v Drumlane 18:00

Venue: Kingspan Breffni, Cavan Referee: Padraig Sheridan

Junior Championship Rudden Services Station - Rd 2

Mountnugent v Redhills 18:00

Venue: Annalee Park Ballyhaise Referee: Donal Murphy

Intermediate Championship O'Reilly Precast - Rd 2

Butlersbridge G.A.A v Drumgoon 18:00

Venue: Hugh O Reilly Memorial Park Referee: Gabriel Patterson

Junior Championship Rudden Services Station - Rd 2