Iveleary opened their 2026 McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship campaign with a hard-fought 4-16 to 3-10 victory over Glanmire in Kilmurry, according to match reports. Cork senior footballer Chris Óg Jones led the scoring charge for the Muskerry side, netting 3-4 during a lively Friday evening encounter that highlighted both teams’ attacking strengths.
Chris Óg Jones Leads Iveleary Attack in Championship Opener
Iveleary entered the 2026 fixture looking to bounce back after a narrow defeat in the previous year’s decider against Aghabullogue at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. According to match accounts, Chris Óg Jones spearheaded that effort with clinical finishing, accumulating 3-4 overall. Teammate Ian Jones contributed 0-5, while Sean O’Riordan chipped in 1-1 and Sam Pickering added 0-4 to establish an early-season benchmark for John McNulty’s side.
Did you know? Iveleary’s opening-day performance featured multiple multi-point scores, including a standout 3-4 haul from county sharpshooter Chris Óg Jones, setting a high standard for the Muskerry club’s 2026 championship aspirations.
Glanmire Resilience Tests Iveleary Depth
Despite trailing by eight points during the second half, Glanmire mounted a fierce comeback to level the match. According to game summaries, Harry Browne converted a first-half penalty, while Jeremy Kingston and Brian Galvin added crucial second-half goals alongside two-pointers from Shane O’Driscoll, C Hackett, and Harry Cogan. However, Iveleary regrouped in the closing stages, sealing the win with late scores from Ian Jones and a sealing hat-trick goal from Chris Óg Jones.
Match Statistics and Scorers
The final scoreline reflected an open, high-scoring contest in Kilmurry. According to official records, the breakdown of scores for both clubs underscores the intense offensive output from each forward line.
- Iveleary Scorers: C Óg Jones 3-4 (0-1f), I Jones 0-5 (1 2pt), S O’Riordan 1-1, S Pickering 0-4 (1 2pt), J Sweeney 0-2.
- Glanmire Scorers: H Browne 1-1 (1-0 pen), J Kingston, B Galvin 1-0 each, C Hackett (1 2pt), S O’Driscoll (1 2pt), H Cogan (1 2pt) 0-2 each, D Murray, T Hourihan, D Molden 0-1 each.
Pro Tip: Keeping track of club championship group stages early in the summer provides vital context for how senior-grade contenders develop squad depth ahead of the knockout rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the top scorers for Iveleary against Glanmire?
Chris Óg Jones led Iveleary with 3-4, followed by Ian Jones with 0-5 and Sean O’Riordan with 1-1, according to match reports.
What was the final score of the PIFC opening fixture?
Iveleary defeated Glanmire with a final score of 4-16 to 3-10.
Who does Iveleary play next in the championship?
John McNulty’s Iveleary side is scheduled to face Bantry Blues in their next championship outing.
Who scored goals for Glanmire?
Harry Browne, Jeremy Kingston, and Brian Galvin each netted goals for Glanmire during the encounter.
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