An Avondhu representative is guaranteed a place in the Southern Classic 2026 final as Mallow’s David Walsh and Liscarroll’s Daniel Relihan prepare to go head-to-head in the semi-finals.
Both players secured their places in the last four following quarter-final victories, setting up an all-North Cork contest with a place in the prestigious Michael Jordan Cup final at stake.
Walsh advanced with an impressive 15–6, 15–4 victory over Kilkenny’s Kyle Jordan in Mallow. The meeting brought together the last two winners of the Southern Classic, with Walsh producing a commanding performance to move within one win of another final appearance.
Relihan, meanwhile, came through a much tighter contest in Liscarroll, overcoming his Cork doubles partner Michael Hedigan. Relihan edged the second game 15–14 to seal his place in the semi-finals.
The meeting between Walsh and Relihan guarantees local representation in the final of one of the standout events on the Irish handball calendar.
They will be looking to take the next step on tody, with the winner earning a shot at the Michael Jordan Cup and the chance to bring Southern Classic honours back to the Avondhu area.
