SARSFIELDS – WHO HAVE won four titles and contested seven finals in the last eight years – were knocked out of the Cork senior hurling championship tonight at the fourth round stage.
The East Cork club were defeated by 2013 champions Midleton by 2-21 to 1-15 in Páirc Uí Rinn.
Midleton’s reward was to be paired in tonight’s quarter-final draw with St Finbarr’s who defeated Ballymartle 2-24 to 2-10 last night.
Erins Own enjoyed a dramatic 2-21 to 2-20 success over divisional outfit Imokilly this evening and will now face Blackrock.
The remaining quarter-finals will see reigning champions Glen Rovers meet 2012 finalists Bishopstown while it will be the students of Cork IT or Douglas against Bride Rovers.
Cork SHC
Quarter-finals
A. Erins Own v Blackrock
B. Midleton v St Finbarr’s
C. Glen Rovers v Bishopstown
D. Cork IT/Douglas v Bride Rovers
Semi-finals
A v B
C v D
The draw also took place tonight for the quarter-finals of the Galway senior football championship.
2015 All-Ireland club kingpins Corofin will meet local rivals Tuam Stars in the standout tie.
Galway SFC
Quarter-finals
Caherlistrane v Salthill-Knocknacarra
Corofin v Tuam Stars
Micheal Breathnach v Cortoon Shamrocks
Mountbellew-Moylough v Miltown
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