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Cahalane lined up for Cork hurling involvement after opting out of football squad
Cahalane lined up for Cork hurling involvement after opting out of football squad
Castlehaven forward Cahalane has stepped away from the football panel, meaning Cleary will be without yet another forward option for 2025.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Luke Connolly and Tom O’Sullivan 22/1/2022
Luke Connolly: Cork football is behind in underage coaching and developing players
Connolly admitted that the focus with underage teams seems to be too much on winning games instead of learning how to play the game.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Cork City v Longford Town - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division
Cork City's Maguire has sights firmly set on competing at top end of Premier Division
Maguire will be feeling the love when his Premier Division career resumes on Valentine's Night. 

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Sarsfields v Slaughtneil - AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final
Diarmuid O'Sullivan hopes run from trio of Cork clubs can boost Rebels
O'Sullivan called Sarsfields' five-week break to the All-Ireland final against Na Fianna "very strange, extremely strange".

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Sarsfields v Slaughtneil - AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final
Anthony Daly: Things are bubbling up nicely in Cork now
What might happen in January's All-Ireland final? It could be a classic. I’d say that the bookies will go evens the pair, even if Na Fianna deserve to be marginal favourites.

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Liam Healy and Luke Elliott celebrate in the final minute of the game 15/12/2024
Talking Points: Sarsfields hold out to escape Ulster web, Na Fianna use hurt secure final spot
Kilkerrin-Clonberne kicked on to secure a fourth successive All-Ireland title while Crokes were again left with that bitter taste of defeat in their mouths at the hands of the Galway side, having lost to them in last year’s semi-final after extra-time.

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Johnny Crowley celebrates after the game 15/12/2024
Teddy McCarthy 'looking down on us in the last minute of the game', says Sarsfields boss Crowley
The Riverstown outfit edged out Slaughtneil in the All-Ireland final four. 

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Desmond leads the way as Watergrasshill book All-Ireland decider spot
Desmond leads the way as Watergrasshill book All-Ireland decider spot
The Cork outfit had too much for Carey Faughs.

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Sars chairman: 'In difficult times, everyone needs to pull together, and by God did they pull together'
Sars chairman: 'In difficult times, everyone needs to pull together, and by God did they pull together'
Sars contest a first All-Ireland semi-final on Sunday afternoon after 14 months of hard work off the field.

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Dave Dorgan: 'We kept our discipline and our shape, got through it without taking different decisions'
Dave Dorgan: 'We kept our discipline and our shape, got through it without taking different decisions'
“We get a chance to go into Christmas now looking forward to an All-Ireland final in January.”

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Watergrasshill and Russell Rovers striving for quiet Christmas and lively January
Watergrasshill and Russell Rovers striving for quiet Christmas and lively January
Russell Rovers contest the All-Ireland Junior Club semi-final, against Derry’s Ballinascreen, on Saturday while Watergrasshill meet Carey Faughs of Antrim on Sunday.

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Early red card cripples Ballinascreen challenge as Russell Rovers secure Croke Park spot
Early red card cripples Ballinascreen challenge as Russell Rovers secure Croke Park spot
Luke Duggan Murray scored directly from the throw-in and a minute later, goalkeeper Aodhan McCallion was sent off after a clash with Brian Harnett.

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Your sport on TV this week: All Ireland SHC semi-finals, All-Ireland Ladies finals and European Rugby
Your sport on TV this week: All Ireland SHC semi-finals, All-Ireland Ladies finals and European Rugby
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the All-Ireland Club SHC semi-finals, the All-Ireland Ladies Club football finals and all four Irish provinces in action in European Rugby against French opposition - all you need to know here. 

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Robbie O' Flynn is in unable to score a late point to level the game in extra time as he is tackled by Conor Leen 21/7/2024
Cork delegate says investment needed to improve refereeing after All-Ireland hurling final
Youghal delegate Liam Ó Laochdha told Tuesday’s Cork convention that it took him up to two months to get over the anger he felt arising from certain refereeing decisions during Cork’s one-point All-Ireland final extra-time defeat to Clare.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Cork county board motion to tighten specific player transfer criteria defeated
Cork county board motion to tighten specific player transfer criteria defeated
At present in Cork, a change of address is not required for a player applying to transfer to the home club of his father.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Clare v Cork - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
Despite €31.1m debt, Cork GAA target development of centre of excellence
The financing of any new training facility will be closely watched given the same strategic plan talked about restoring financial stability and tackling the 'chronic cashflow issues' that are faced in servicing 'significant' stadium debt.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Cork championship draws: Promoted Glen Rovers to face Munster champions Sarsfields
Cork championship draws: Promoted Glen Rovers to face Munster champions Sarsfields
The draws for the 2025 Cork GAA championships have been finalised. 

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Cork City sign second goalkeeper in days as Conor Brann joins
Cork City sign second goalkeeper in days as Conor Brann joins
“I’m buzzing to be here," Brann told the club's website.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Cork GAA: Bishopstown through to under-21 A final, St Nick's seal spot in B decider
Cork GAA: Bishopstown through to under-21 A final, St Nick's seal spot in B decider
Despite the seven-point gap between the Bishopstown and Ballinora come Pa O'Driscoll's full-time whistle, it wasn't all that easy for the victors. 

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

O'Donoghue the hero as Inniscarra crowned Cork Junior A champions
O'Donoghue the hero as Inniscarra crowned Cork Junior A champions
A first title for the mid-Cork side appearing in their first final, who it must be said looked to be heading for defeat.

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Energumene file photo
Energumene can defy lengthy absence by completing Hilly Way Chase hat-trick at Cork 
Champion trainer Willie Mullins is responsible for six of the eight runners in this Grade Two showpiece

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

PFA Ireland Awards 2024
Cork City close to signing two goalkeepers as Tim Clancy explains Brad Wade exit
But one player who won’t be following Wade out the City exit door just yet is talented playmaker Cathal O’Sullivan.

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Laura Hayes leads her team 11/8/2024
Cork camogie and Kearys extend sponsorship deal
Kearys have been Cork's title sponsor since 2022, with the new deal running until 2027.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Ballygunner v Sarsfields - AIB Munster GAA Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
Sars' determination off the field inspired Munster glory says Jack O'Connor
"It was nearly a thanks the way we performed for them (the club's committee), for our friends, our family, our clubmates, everyone.”

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Ballygunner v Sarsfields - AIB Munster GAA Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
'It was disrespectful, distasteful, and that hurt our lads': Sars delight at upsetting the odds against Gunners
Selector Diarmuid O'Sullivan said the Cork representatives in Munster were waiting for Shane O'Regan to 'explode'.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Ballygunner v Sarsfields - AIB Munster GAA Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
S Anthony Daly: Superb Sars show something special brewing in Cork hurling
But is this a major fork in the road for the three-in-a-row Munster champions?

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

'The shackles are coming off' - Watergrasshill playing with freedom and eyeing All-Ireland tilt
'The shackles are coming off' - Watergrasshill playing with freedom and eyeing All-Ireland tilt
The Cork side took care of Cashel King Cormacs on Saturday. 

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Johnny Crowley celebrates at the final whistle with Diarmuid O'Sullivan 1/12/2024
'It’s an incredible feeling' - Sars boss Johnny Crowley revels in famous win
The Riverstown outfit stunned Ballygunner on Sunday.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Ballygunner v Sarsfields - AIB Munster GAA Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
Ravenous Sars stun Ballygunner to claim thrilling Munster hurling title
The Cork side joins Loughrea, Na Fianna and either Slaughtneil or Portaferry in the semi-finals of the All-Ireland club SHC - so there will be a new name on the trophy in January.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

'We survived, that’s the important thing' - Kilworth come through bruising relegation playoff
'We survived, that’s the important thing' - Kilworth come through bruising relegation playoff
Aghabullogue lost out in a 'cut throat' replay.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Murphy's law as Watergrasshill power to Munster IHC title against Cashel King Cormacs
Murphy's law as Watergrasshill power to Munster IHC title against Cashel King Cormacs
Centre-forward Adam Murphy hit 1-12 for the Cork outfit in Limerick. 

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Munster club JHC final: Russell Rovers battle to famous win
Munster club JHC final: Russell Rovers battle to famous win
The Cork side pulled clear of Kilrossanty in testing conditions.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

DLS Macroom and Patrician Academy in driving seat but can CBS Mitchestown upset the odds?
DLS Macroom and Patrician Academy in driving seat but can CBS Mitchestown upset the odds?
Senior 'A' first-timers CBS Mitchelstown have garnered needed momentum from a first win, over IS Killorglin, since regrading to the Corn Uí Mhuirí for the 2025 campaign. 

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

St Patrick's Athletic v Derry City - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Cork City complete signing of winger Alex Nolan from St Pats
"I’m delighted to have signed for a big club like Cork City. It’s a massive year ahead for the club and I can’t wait to get going," said Nolan.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Kilshannig finish with 12 men as Austin Stacks secure Munster final spot
Kilshannig finish with 12 men as Austin Stacks secure Munster final spot
Kilshannig were unable to sustain a strong first-half showing and ultimately finished with 12 men.

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

Kilmurry learn little from facile win ahead of Firies final showdown
Kilmurry learn little from facile win ahead of Firies final showdown
The Cork side made light work of getting past a depleted Cashel outfit

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

Read all the reports from the final round of Harty Cup group games 
Read all the reports from the final round of Harty Cup group games 
There was plenty on the line in the Munster Colleges SHC on Wednesday. 

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

'A great boost for the Northside of the city' — North Mon secure Harty Cup knockout spot
S 'A great boost for the Northside of the city' — North Mon secure Harty Cup knockout spot
The draw for the knockout stage is planned for next Wednesday and the preliminary quarter-finals are scheduled to take place a week later on December 4

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Cork v Clare - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2
Confident Ciarán Joyce planning to kick on with Cork after 2024 learnings 
Joyce is only three years into his senior inter-county career, however, the hunger for All-Ireland glory will only be heightened having come so close this past summer. 

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Sarsfields v Feakle - AIB Munster GAA Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final
Sars' Cian Darcy: We’ll give it one hell of a go against Ballygunner in Munster club SHC final
The showpiece occasion will be a rematch of last year’s Munster quarter-final, when Sars were blown away – 2-20 to 0-9 - by the Waterford champions.

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Cian Darcy and Johnny Crowley 17/11/2024
Crowley credit Sars' desire as club clinch first-ever Munster final appearance
All conversations surrounding Sars’ success in ending Cork’s eight-year losing sequence in this competition ended with who they would next stand opposite. There’s just no escaping Ballygunner.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Laura Hayes 15/11/2024
Cork's Hayes channels legendary clubmate Cotter, Manley praises players
Laura Hayes was voted the PwC GPA senior Player of the Year by her peers, seeing off the challenges of fellow nominees, close friend and Rebel teammate Saoirse McCarthy, and Galway dynamo, Aoife Donohue, the 2021 POTY.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Hartnett and Beausang lead goal-hungry Russell Rovers into Munster decider
Hartnett and Beausang lead goal-hungry Russell Rovers into Munster decider
While Brian Hartnett (2-3) and Josh Beausang (1-5) were to the fore ensuring their safe passage to the provincial final against Kilrossanty of Waterford in a fortnight, there was so much more to Russell Rovers’ fine performance.

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Relentless Watergrasshill surge past Wolfe Tones and into Munster final 
Relentless Watergrasshill surge past Wolfe Tones and into Munster final 
The Cork champions were merited winners as they maintained a relentless performance level despite the six-day turnaround in a game that wasn’t without controversy.

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Senior Player of the Year Laura Hayes with Brian Molloy and Tom Parsons 15/11/2024
Laura Hayes crowned Camogie player of the year as Cork dominate All-Star team
Cork's Ger Manley was named Camogie manager of the year, while eight of his players were honoured with All-Star awards. 

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

The Irish Examiner's Corn Uí Mhuirí team of the week
S The Irish Examiner's Corn Uí Mhuirí team of the week
Our writers compile a side with the best performers from the midweek Munster U19 Schools SFC action. 

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

David Clifford poses for photos with fans after the game 5/5/2024
May bank holiday weekend date for 2025 Munster football final 
The provincial council have confirmed the weekends for next year's football and hurling championships.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

St Finbarr's hold off Glen Rovers to take Seandún under-21 title for first time in 27 years
St Finbarr's hold off Glen Rovers to take Seandún under-21 title for first time in 27 years
Twice Glen Rovers fought back to draw level in the second half, but each time the Barrs were able to pull away again.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

Johnny Crowley with selector Diarmuid O’Sullivan 20/10/2024
Sars shackled with responsibility for ending Cork clubs' dreadful record in Munster
"It would be cheap of me to say, we are going out representing [Cork], we have to represent ourselves first and foremost," said Sars manager Johnny Crowley.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Scaith na Scol: Ballintemple, Greenmount, Frankfield and Aghada secure wins
Scaith na Scol: Ballintemple, Greenmount, Frankfield and Aghada secure wins
The second final produced one of the greatest games and comebacks seen at Sciath na Scol.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

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