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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.

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

Tipperary v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

S Patrick Horgan: An unwanted meeting? No, a final is perfect for silverware and last tweaks

If something doesn’t work for Cork in the league final they’ll have a chance to remedy that in the championship: same for Limerick.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Cork v Offaly - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Patrick Horgan: Two hurling league finals on the same bill? Utter madness

It makes obvious sense to have Clare and Dublin to play in Thurles, and to have Cork play Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026