Club league fixtures moved due to Cork footballers league final at Croke Park

Rebels take on Meath on Sunday with throw-in at 1.45pm
Club league fixtures moved due to Cork footballers league final at Croke Park

A general view of Croke Park. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

All McCarthy Insurance Group County Football League fixtures scheduled for this Sunday have been moved due to Cork’s participation in the Allianz Division 2 Football League final.

John Cleary’s side face Meath in Croke Park with throw-in at 1.45pm. The decision, confirmed by county board officials on Monday morning, ensures full support for the senior team as they chase national silverware at GAA HQ.

The Rebels sealed promotion back to Division 1 on Sunday afternoon after a 0-22 to 0-19 win over Tyrone at O’Neills Healy Park. Cork will be back in the top-tier in 2027 for the first time since 2016.

Tommy Walsh of Cork celebrates after the victory over Tyrone. Picture: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile
Tommy Walsh of Cork celebrates after the victory over Tyrone. Picture: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

The county board has confirmed that postponed league matches can be played earlier in the weekend or can be refixed for a date on or before April 29th, as outlined in the regulations.

For now, all attention turns to Croke Park, where Cork will hope to cap their league campaign with a memorable victory and major silverware.

Also, the county board has announced in relation to the RedFM County Hurling League fixtures scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 5th, due to Cork’s Allianz Division 1A Hurling League final against Limerick at the TUS Gaelic Grounds at 4pm, no games are permitted to throw-in later than 11am on that date.

Clubs are asked to play their games earlier in the weekend or can refix for a date on or before May 5th.

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