Cork Under-21 B Hurling Championship
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The Cork Under-21 B Hurling Championship is a hurling
competition in County Cork
, Ireland
for players under the age of 21. Clubs affiliated to Cork board compete to win this championship. Seven of the eight of the divisions in Cork organize their own championship (Beara
is the exception). The divisional winners compete against each other to decide the county title. While the divisional competitions have existed since the early 1970s, the county title has only been played since 2010. The first winners were Castlelyons
who defeated Ballinascarthy
in the final. .
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
competition in County Cork
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
for players under the age of 21. Clubs affiliated to Cork board compete to win this championship. Seven of the eight of the divisions in Cork organize their own championship (Beara
Beara GAA
Beara GAA is a division of Cork GAA, and is responsible for organizing Gaelic Athletic Association games in the Beara Peninsula in County Cork, Ireland. It is one of eight divisions of Cork County Board. It organizes competitions for the clubs within the division, from Under 12 up to the adult level...
is the exception). The divisional winners compete against each other to decide the county title. While the divisional competitions have existed since the early 1970s, the county title has only been played since 2010. The first winners were Castlelyons
Castlelyons GAA
Castlelyons GAA is a Gaelic football and hurling club located in the small town of Castlelyons in east County Cork, Ireland. The club is affiliated with Cork county board and Imokilly division.-Role of Honour:Football:...
who defeated Ballinascarthy
Ballinascarthy GAA
Ballinascarthy GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the village of Ballinascarty in Cork, Ireland. It is affiliated with Cork GAA and Carbery divisional board. The club participates in both Gaelic football and hurling competitions.-History:...
in the final. .
Roll of honour
| Year | Winner | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ||
| 2010 | Castlelyons Castlelyons GAA Castlelyons GAA is a Gaelic football and hurling club located in the small town of Castlelyons in east County Cork, Ireland. The club is affiliated with Cork county board and Imokilly division.-Role of Honour:Football:... 1-15 |
Ballinascarthy Ballinascarthy GAA Ballinascarthy GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the village of Ballinascarty in Cork, Ireland. It is affiliated with Cork GAA and Carbery divisional board. The club participates in both Gaelic football and hurling competitions.-History:... 0-11 |