Sigerson Cup semi-final UCC 1-11 (1-0-11) University of Galway 1-8 (1-2-4)UCC are Croke Park-bound after they eventually made a more fluent footballing display count against University of Galway at the Mardyke. The Skull and Crossbones relied upon an early Ruairí Murphy goal and four Cormac Dillon points at key junctures to seal a Sigerson Cup final return for the first time since their 2023 triumph. “It's going to be a fantastic occasion and it's a massive showcase for the inter-varsities, for the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon,” said UCC manager Paul O’Keeffe. Scorers for UCC: C Dillon (0-4); R Murphy (1-0); C Daly (0-3, 2 frees); A Murphy (45), M McSweeney, J Horgan, C Santry (0-1 each). Scorers for University of Galway: E Colleran (1-2); M McInerney (0-4, 2tpf); C Mulligan, G Davoren (0-1 each).

Source: Irish Examiner February 06, 2026 00:10 UTC