Aghinagh Claims Muskerry Junior A Football Title
Aghinagh secured the Ross Oil Muskerry Junior A Football Championship title after a 2-12 to 1-13 victory over Kilmichael at Cloughduv. Appearing in their third Mid Cork final in a row, Bobbie O’Dwyer’s side captured their second-ever divisional crown on the October Bank Holiday weekend following a historic first win in 2021.
Kilmichael started strongly in their first Mid Cork decider since 2013, building a 0-6 to 0-0 lead halfway through the first half. Tom Browne and Daniel Twomey both scored during this opening period for Kilmichael. Aghinagh responded when William Coakley and Liam Twohig pointed, before Con Buckley scored the game’s opening goal by reacting quickest after a saved effort from Twohig. The sides were level at half-time, 1-6 to 0-9, after Tom Browne scored a late point from a tight angle.
Aghinagh struck immediately after the restart when Twohig scored a long-range point attempt that ended up in the net. By the 45-minute mark, Aghinagh led 2-9 to 0-10. Kilmichael fought back, and Brendan Cotter scored a low goal to reduce the deficit to a single point by the 50th minute. Twohig added late points to push Aghinagh ahead, and a late score from Ronan Murphy left just two points between the teams before the final whistle.
Liam Twohig Leads Scoring for Aghinagh
Liam Twohig led the scoring for Aghinagh with 1-7, including two frees. Con Buckley added 1-0, William Coakley scored two points, and S Corkery, TJ Buckley, and S Cummins each contributed a single point. For Kilmichael, Brendan Cotter scored 1-0, while J Browne and T Browne each notched three points. D Twomey, B Horgan, and R Murphy added two points apiece, and C McCarthy chipped in with one.
The match was refereed by Luke Knight of Kilmurry.
Junior Football Championship Frequently Asked Questions
When did Aghinagh win their previous Muskerry Junior A title?
Aghinagh won their first historic Muskerry crown in 2021 before experiencing final defeats in subsequent years prior to their latest victory.
Who presented the Muskerry Junior A Football Championship Cup?
Ed Warren, Chairman of the Muskerry Junior GAA Board, presented the cup to Aghinagh captain Donagh O’Riordan, joined by Concubhar Murray and Tim Holland of Ross Oil.
How many consecutive Mid Cork finals had Aghinagh played in before this match?
The October Bank Holiday fixture marked Aghinagh’s third Mid Cork football final in a row.