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Brian Hayes: 'It is hard enough to play one, but playing dual is really hard after a long year'
Brian Hayes: 'It is hard enough to play one, but playing dual is really hard after a long year'
The Barrs face Nemo Rangers in the Cork SFC final bidding to avoid a fifth consecutive county final defeat to their rivals. 

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Cork v Monaghan - TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship Final
Cork's Juliet Murphy to be inducted to the LGFA's Hall of Fame
Beyond All-Ireland glory, her honours list is formidable: six TG4 All-Star awards, a TG4 Players’ Player of the Year accolade in 2011, multiple National League crowns and countless Munster championship titles.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Nemo end Newcestown's glorious bid in extra-time epic Cork SFC semi-final
Nemo end Newcestown's glorious bid in extra-time epic Cork SFC semi-final
Nemo Rangers goalkeeper, Micheál A Martin, a man with plenty of experience behind him, called the event “one of the most stressful games I’ve ever played in."

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Cork SFC comment: Old friends are best once more on Leeside
S Cork SFC comment: Old friends are best once more on Leeside
For the fifth time in six years, Cork football’s county final will feature Nemo Rangers and St Finbarr’s — the dominance endures

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Quinta Do Lago defies signs of greenness to land Cork spoils 
Quinta Do Lago defies signs of greenness to land Cork spoils 
Elsewhere on the card, Wizard Of Odds made a positive start to his jumping career by taking the WTW Willis3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Sherlock inspires Barrs to win over Ballincollig and final showdown with Nemo 
Sherlock inspires Barrs to win over Ballincollig and final showdown with Nemo 
The Blues' win sets up an all-city decider on Leeside. 

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

No rest for Aghabullogue with hurling and Uibh Laoire around the corner 
No rest for Aghabullogue with hurling and Uibh Laoire around the corner 
Another derby awaits against Uibh Laoire in the final. It comes 12 months after they were denied by Kilshannig following a replay.

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

'There was no panic' - Robbie O'Dwyer hails Nemo 'heart' after semi-final gut check
'There was no panic' - Robbie O'Dwyer hails Nemo 'heart' after semi-final gut check
Mark Cronin clinched the victory for the city heavyweights.

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

As it happened: Sherlock leads St Finbarr's past Ballincollig and into Cork Premier SFC final
As it happened: Sherlock leads St Finbarr's past Ballincollig and into Cork Premier SFC final
Nemo Rangers will meet St Finbarr's in the Cork Premier SFC decider.

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Ballinora secure Intermediate A final spot defeating Kilmurry in thrilling encounter
Ballinora secure Intermediate A final spot defeating Kilmurry in thrilling encounter
Ballinora are into the county final against Ilen Rovers. Nobody can say they don’t belong there.

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Nemo Rangers made to go the extra by Newcestown in semi-final saga
Nemo Rangers made to go the extra by Newcestown in semi-final saga
The city club found away to eventually get the job done and book a final spot on Leeside once more. 

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Éire Óg finally turn the corner and reach their destination
Éire Óg finally turn the corner and reach their destination
Memories of defeats to Mourneabbey (2021, 2022 and 2023) and Aghada (2024) were replaced by scenes of unbridled joy.

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Carbery Rangers make the drop as Valley Rovers secure Premier SFC football for 2026
Carbery Rangers make the drop as Valley Rovers secure Premier SFC football for 2026
Valley Rovers will look to ensure that they learn and grow from the experience; for Ross, it will be a case of regrouping and responding in Senior A next year

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Stunning St Nick's comeback sets up final clash with Buttevant
Stunning St Nick's comeback sets up final clash with Buttevant
Northsiders were four behind midway through the second half but Zack Lynch capped off a super comeback against Cobh

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Powerful Buttevant subdue Canovee challenge to reach Premier Junior decider
Powerful Buttevant subdue Canovee challenge to reach Premier Junior decider
In a clinical display of attacking football, all of their scores came from play

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

'Shooting boots were on' - Cill na Martra turn heads with slick passage to Senior A final
S 'Shooting boots were on' - Cill na Martra turn heads with slick passage to Senior A final
The final score was utterly unreflective of their superiority over Éire Óg.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Aghabullogue return to Premier IFC final after nailbiting encounter against Naomh Abán
Aghabullogue return to Premier IFC final after nailbiting encounter against Naomh Abán
Next weekend Aghabullogue will turn their attention to hurling when they contest the Cork IAHC final against Bandon.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Uíbh Laoire book Premier IFC final spot as they ease past Aghada
S Uíbh Laoire book Premier IFC final spot as they ease past Aghada
Three seasons at Cork’s third grade had seen them fall at the penultimate hurdle twice, while their quarterfinal loss to Cill na Martra in 2023 cut deeper than most. That penultimate hurdle has now been cleared. They are 60 minutes away from senior football.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Comfortable Knocknagree into third final in four years
Comfortable Knocknagree into third final in four years
Knocknagree were full value for their win with Anthony O’Connor and Denis R O’Connor outstanding against Béal Átha ‘n Ghaorthaidh

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Ilen Rovers outlast Adrigole in instant classic
Ilen Rovers outlast Adrigole in instant classic
Dan MacEoin was Ilen Rovers’ hero as the West Cork club reached the Cork IAFC final.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Watch: Steven Sherlock on Barrs' last-four challenge, new rules and return to Cork jersey
Watch: Steven Sherlock on Barrs' last-four challenge, new rules and return to Cork jersey
The St Finbarr’s talisman speaks with Therese O’Callaghan ahead of the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork County Senior Football Championship semi-finals.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Laura Hayes leads her team 11/8/2024
St Catherine's out to dethrone back-to-back hopefuls St Finbarr's in camogie decider
The city outfit are aiming to retain their crown on Leeside.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Time at home 'fills up the soul' for Ballincollig's AFL star O'Connell 
Time at home 'fills up the soul' for Ballincollig's AFL star O'Connell 
O’Connell himself reckons his benefit to Ballincollig is less as a footballer and more the person he has become on the far side of the world.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Another tight affair expected as Éire Óg and Aghada go to battle once more
Another tight affair expected as Éire Óg and Aghada go to battle once more
Appearing in their fifth consecutive senior decider, Éire Óg were leading by a point heading into the dying embers of last Sunday’s clash before a converted Abigail Ring free forced a replay.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

There in black and white: St Nick's rebound down to hard work and planning
There in black and white: St Nick's rebound down to hard work and planning
The northside club face a familiar foe in Cobh in the Premier JFC semi-final in Cork on Saturday. 

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Steven Sherlock interview: Barrs-Haven rivalry, Ballincollig threat and running through walls for JBM
Steven Sherlock interview: Barrs-Haven rivalry, Ballincollig threat and running through walls for JBM
The class of 2025 is much changed from that side, infused with a shot of fresh faces. Seven players who started the 6-11 to 0-19 quarter-final victory did not begin the 2022 semi-final win over the same opposition. 

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Watch: Mark Griffin on making the switch to 'balanced' Cork championship and Éire Og hopes
Watch: Mark Griffin on making the switch to 'balanced' Cork championship and Éire Og hopes
The Kerry native will face off against Cill na Marta at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Cahalane sisters face hectic weekend as Barrs chase back-to-back Cork camogie titles
Cahalane sisters face hectic weekend as Barrs chase back-to-back Cork camogie titles
St Finbarr’s bid to retain their Cork senior camogie crown comes as the Cahalane sisters juggle dual commitments in football and camogie this weekend.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Midleton full-back Eoin Moloney ruled out of Cork Premier SHC final
Midleton full-back Eoin Moloney ruled out of Cork Premier SHC final
Moloney will undergo surgery on his ruptured Achilles this Friday.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Cork City v St Patrick's Athletic - Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Semi-Final
Irish Rail to review timetable for FAI Cup final day due to lack of trains
Meanwhile the FAI have confirmed that City fans will be based in the larger South Stand at the Aviva Stadium for the final, with Shamrock Rovers occupying the North Stand.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

'It was a new game' - Ballinora’s James Lordan relishing his football after Oz return
'It was a new game' - Ballinora’s James Lordan relishing his football after Oz return
It's a showdown against mid-Cork rivals, Kilmurry next up in the Cork IAFC.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Sars boxing clever, undercooked winners, grief, perspective and bouncebackability
S Sars boxing clever, undercooked winners, grief, perspective and bouncebackability
Cork Hurling chat: A festival of drama on Leeside over the weekend as the five championship grades reached their penultimate stage

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Wears me jersey? Sultans of Ping and Cork City supporters release new shirt 
Wears me jersey? Sultans of Ping and Cork City supporters release new shirt 
All profits from the initiative will go to charity

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Cork City v St Patrick's Athletic - Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Semi-Final
Freddie Anderson looking to go out on a high with Cork City in Cup showpiece 
The Turner's Cross outfit shocked the Saints on Friday night. 

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Crowley: Every tight game we are coming out the right side
Crowley: Every tight game we are coming out the right side
Sarsfields manager Johnny Crowley says his players can't be questioned for their ability to win tight battles.

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Cork Premier SHC: Late surge sees Sars outlast the Barrs in dramatic semi-final
Cork Premier SHC: Late surge sees Sars outlast the Barrs in dramatic semi-final
Sarsfields will face Midleton in the final. 

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

'It’s a clutch moment, he’s an incredible player' - Micheál Keohane on Conor Lehane's winning free
'It’s a clutch moment, he’s an incredible player' - Micheál Keohane on Conor Lehane's winning free
Conor Lehane was another player out on his feet. As he stepped up to take the winning free, he bent down to stretch his leg.

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

BASKETBALL: UCC Demons v Neptune at Mardyke Arena UCC, Cork
S Conor Meany on basketball: Mind the gap on Leeside as Demons up and running with derby win
A young Neptune side came up short in the season opener. 

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

As it happened: Sars and Midleton book their place in Cork SHC final
As it happened: Sars and Midleton book their place in Cork SHC final
It's a huge day in the Cork Senior Hurling Championship.

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Cork SAHC: David Morrison hat-trick fires Castlelyons past Blarney into final
S Cork SAHC: David Morrison hat-trick fires Castlelyons past Blarney into final
Castlelyons will face Bride Rovers in the Cork Senior A Hurling Championship final. 

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Cork Premier IHC: Ballinhassig sink Cloyne in a cracker to reach final
Cork Premier IHC: Ballinhassig sink Cloyne in a cracker to reach final
Ballinhassig had 10 different scorers, made even more remarkable considering they were without a number of players due to injury including forwards Adam O’Sullivan, Brian Lynch and Evan Cullinane.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Cork SAHC: Bride Rovers finally break through to decider after Carrigtwohill test
Cork SAHC: Bride Rovers finally break through to decider after Carrigtwohill test
Bride Rovers got two goals in the second half to finally break their semi-final hoodoo, seeing off Carrigtwohill at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Cork IAHC: Luke Casey’s extra-time goal seals classic semi-final win for Aghabullogue
S Cork IAHC: Luke Casey’s extra-time goal seals classic semi-final win for Aghabullogue
The game was preceded by a minute's silence for the Kerry Corcoran, the recently departed wife of Aghabullogue footballer Dhani Merrick. 

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Cork IAHC: Bandon leave it late to beat Sars and book first decider in nine years
Cork IAHC: Bandon leave it late to beat Sars and book first decider in nine years
Michael Cahalane, who got some late scores, was the hero for Bandon. 

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Cork Premier IHC: Ballincollig reach final thanks to crucial second half goals
Cork Premier IHC: Ballincollig reach final thanks to crucial second half goals
Adam Wills, Cian Dorgan and Darragh O'Mahony scored second half goals for Ballincollig to hold off Dungourney's wind-assisted fightback. 

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Burnley v Cardiff - Carabao Cup - Third Round - Turf Moor
Callum Robinson and Aaron Connolly score as Brian Barry-Murphy's Cardiff edge seven-goal thriller
Cardiff move third - two points off the pace - after battling to a 4-3 win over Leyton Orient.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Cork City v St Patrick's Athletic - Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Semi-Final
'It was disrespectful to the Cork players, staff and fans' - Ger Nash snaps notions of All-Dublin FAI Cup final
Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic being kept apart in the semi-final led to presumptions of an all-Dublin final.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Maturity forged in defeat boosts Bride’s final bid
Maturity forged in defeat boosts Bride’s final bid
Five years running, five semi-finals. And yet, no final. Close, yes. Close enough? Never. This time feels different.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Seanie Maguire celebrates scoring the first goal 3/10/2025
Maguire and McLaughlin fire Cork City past St Pat's to book FAI Cup final return 
Not since Dundalk in 2002 have a club won the FAI Cup and been relegated in the same season. One piece of history City will be glad to match this year.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Long provides perfect touch to send Glen into Premier Junior decider
Long provides perfect touch to send Glen into Premier Junior decider
Long, just on a sub, scored with his first touch to put three between the sides as the Glen reach this particular final for the first time.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

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