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Patrick Horgan

Patrick Horgan is a Cork hurling legend who, after calling time on a record-breaking career with the Rebels, now writes a weekly column.

Paddy Leavey dejected after the match 17/5/2026

S Patrick Horgan: It's not good for hurling that Waterford are out this early

One point from four games certainly doesn’t reflect how well the Déise have played throughout the Munster championship.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Clare v Tipperary - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

S Patrick Horgan: The margins are razor-thin, but Tipp look slightly better equipped for Munster survival

Clare face major defensive questions while Limerick regain key stars ahead of crucial Munster Championship fixtures

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Waterford v Tipperary - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2

S Patrick Horgan: Good start would be half the battle for dangerous Déise

A win for Waterford would blow the entire Munster championship wide open.

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Shane O'Brien and Adam Hogan 3/5/2026

S Patrick Horgan: Nobody but Limerick can hit that level without two of the game's greats

Limerick overwhelmed Clare in Ennis without Cian Lynch and Aaron Gillane. People don't appreciate the size of that feat.

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

S Patrick Horgan: Joyce is a big blow but Cork will take so much from Páirc bearpit

The Rebels' management have a few options now after a hard-fought and costly victory on Sunday.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

S Patrick Horgan: Kiely's Limerick have seen it all so Cork may need to find goal touch

Was Cork's lack of goal opportunities against Tipp a worry? It’s a slight concern.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Alan Connolly in action 19/4/2026

S Patrick Horgan: Cork v Tipp was my first championship game as a spectator

Cork did well against Tipprary, especially new lads William Buckley and Barry Walsh, but the service to the full-forward line needs to improve

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Clare v Cork - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Patrick Horgan: The art of the freetaker and why teams need them for success

The former Cork sharpshooter looks at the art of freetaking and talks about why having someone who’ll hit 90- to 95% of his frees is so essential

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Patrick Horgan: Liam Cahill has not got deserved credit for Tipperary All-Ireland win

Team changes, returning stars and tactical battles set the stage for a high-stakes weekend of championship hurling

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

S Patrick Horgan: A setback like Sunday was almost necessary for Cork

Cork now have several tweaks to consider, having lost to Limerick in the league final

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026