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Cork Hurling League round-up: Sarsfields on top after defeat of Charleville

6 days ago | irishexaminer.com | John Coleman

The top of Division 1 of the Red FM Cork Hurling League became even more cluttered over the weekend with just three points separating Sarsfields in first place and Charleville in seventh place with two rounds to play. Indeed, had Charleville beaten Sars in Riverstown on Sunday morning, they would have topped the pile on nine points along with Douglas. However, Sars made home advantage count as they won on a scoreline of 1-21 to 2-14.
Barrs, Clonakilty and Nemo neck and neck in race for Cork SFL Division 1 title

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | John Coleman

HIGH-flying Clonakilty fell to their first defeat of the Cork SFL Division 1 campaign as Nemo Rangers bested them by a point in Trabeg. The result brought the hosts onto 12 points, along with Clon while St Finbarr‚Äôs joined them when they defeated Douglas on Saturday. Clon‚Äôs superior scoring difference leaves them top with two to play in what is now very much a three-horse race for the final.
Cork Hurling league round-up: Sars out in front with Rockies after win over Carrigaline

2 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | John Coleman

The competition for the top two spots in Division 1 of the Red FM Cork Hurling League hotted up over the weekend, and when the curtain came down on the action, reigning champions Sarsfields, had hit the front for the first time this year. They are tied on eight points with Blackrock while St Finbarr’s, Charleville and Fr O’Neill’s are just a point behind. Douglas can join Sars and the Rockies on eight points if they beat Carrigtwohill on Monday.
Cork football league round-up: Clinical Clon rout Barrs

3 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | John Coleman

Clonakilty took a big step towards securing their place in the final of Division 1 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Football League after they enjoyed a comprehensive win over St Finbarr’s in Clonakilty on Sunday. This was a much-anticipated clash as both sides entered the game with perfect records, but the home side ran riot, winning by 3-22 to 0-6 against a Barrs side who were without the services of Steven Sherlock and Cillian Myers Murray.
Boost for Pat Ryan as Cork stars shine on club duty

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | John Coleman

The top of Division 1 of the Red FM Cork Hurling League became quite cluttered as Round Five played out across the long weekend. Pat Ryan used the break in Cork’s season to allow his panel members to get some game time and they all impressed on a beautiful weekend for hurling. The city trio of Glen Rovers, Blackrock and Douglas are all tied on six points along with Sarsfields, with St Finbarr’s and Carrigtwohill just a point behind.
Who Is Jonathan McKernan, the Nominee for CFPB Director?

1 month ago | insidearm.com | John Coleman

On February 11, the White House announced the nomination of Jonathan McKernan to serve as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). McKernan was most recently a member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Until McKernan is confirmed, the agency likely will continue to be led by Acting Director Russ Vought, who is also the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Cork Football Round-Up Round 5: The Barrs and Clon continue to lead the way

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | John Coleman

With five of the nine rounds of Division 1 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Footblall League played, Clonakilty and St Finbarr‚Äôs continue to lead the way after they maintained their perfect records over the weekend. Clonakilty travelled to Cill na Martra on Sunday morning and picked up the points after they edged the home side by 1-15 to 1-12. Luke Griffin hit 1-1 for the West Cork men as their superior scoring difference gives them the edge over the Barrs.
When it's Cork v Tipp, best to expect the unexpected

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | John Coleman

When it comes to sport, it feels like weâve reached our saturation point. It is impossible to keep up with everything. Would you even want to? How does a sport manage to keep itself relevant when there is so much going on? For the most part, it seems to be clips, clicks and giggles. Scroll through whatever social media that youâve chosen to annihilate whatâs left of your brain cells and youâre overwhelmed by nonsense. Apologies, content.
Blackrock go top of Division 1 as they see off Carrigtwohill

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | John Coleman

Blackrock took advantage of Fr O’Neill’s first slip of the season to go top of Division 1 of the Red FM Cork Hurling League. The Rockies have bounced back well from an opening day defeat to Charleville to win their next three games and now lie a point ahead of O’Neill’s, Charleville, and the team they defeated on Friday, Carrigtwohill. Cork panelist Robbie Cotter was available for the clash in Church Road and his contribution of 1-7 was crucial as the home side won by 2-28 to 2-16.
QUIZ: When don't you have to pay for an ambulance? Plus 9 other questions

1 month ago | mygungahlin.com.au | John Coleman

Can you name another Men at Work song besides THAT one? And what do you know about Cotter Campground? Test yourself in this week’s quiz. Hit the Take the Quiz button below to start (and remember to share your score in the comments).