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Coach Niall O'Halloran departs Ben O'Connor's Cork hurling backroom team
Coach Niall O'Halloran departs Ben O'Connor's Cork hurling backroom team
The Ballinhassig native was only confirmed as coach as part of new manager management ticket in September.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Cork chairman Horgan: League success more financially lucrative than ending Liam MacCarthy wait
Cork chairman Horgan: League success more financially lucrative than ending Liam MacCarthy wait
The Cork hurlers, back in early April, delivered the county’s first League title in 27 years. 

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Sarsfields v Imokilly - Cork County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
Cork GAA confirm undisclosed payment made to Revenue to cover potential tax liabilities
Where other counties have made public in recent weeks the total calculated tax bill paid to Revenue, Cork have decided not to reveal the sum of money handed over.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Darren Whooley: 'It's just a culmination of a massive amount of work'
Darren Whooley: 'It's just a culmination of a massive amount of work'
There were days when Kilmacabea thought they might never get the chance to wear this crown; their 2018 defeat to Dromtarriffe was one illustration of that.

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Kilmacabea defeat Donoughmore to claim historic first Cork JAFC title
Kilmacabea defeat Donoughmore to claim historic first Cork JAFC title
It wasn’t the best game of football this year albeit not helped by the persistent heavy rain throughout. For sheer endeavour and excitement, it didn’t disappoint.

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

As it happened: Kilmacabea show necessary class in second-half to topple Donoughmore
As it happened: Kilmacabea show necessary class in second-half to topple Donoughmore
Earlier, Kilshannig were too strong for Ballinora in the Cork Junior A HC decider.

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Kilshannig pay tribute to jockey Michael O'Sullivan as they claim Cork JAHC title  
Kilshannig pay tribute to jockey Michael O'Sullivan as they claim Cork JAHC title  
A double-scores county final win is dream territory. Nine different scorers from play. Never once did they fall behind.

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Dungourney survive Newtownshandrum fightback to claim Cork Junior B honours
Dungourney survive Newtownshandrum fightback to claim Cork Junior B honours
Ahead by just a single point in the final 10 minutes, the East Cork side had more left in the tank.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Carrigaline defeat Ballyphehane to claim Cork Junior B title
Carrigaline defeat Ballyphehane to claim Cork Junior B title
David Drake turned in a man-of-the-match performance scoring 1-9.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Kilbrittain claim first Munster Club JHC title defeating Kilrossanty
Kilbrittain claim first Munster Club JHC title defeating Kilrossanty
They will now face the Leinster winners, Clane or Davidstown-Courtnacuddy, in the All-Ireland semi-final.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

O'Callaghan Cup: CBC march past St Colman's to seal final spot despite final score confusion 
O'Callaghan Cup: CBC march past St Colman's to seal final spot despite final score confusion 
CBC are through to the decider, where they’ll meet Gaelcholáiste Mhuire with a chance to avenge their Harty Cup defeat from earlier this month, but this was a victory wrapped in fog.

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

UCC seize control early and ease past understrength UL 
UCC seize control early and ease past understrength UL 
UL – severely depleted, missing over 20 players including Dungourney’s Jack Leahy – struggled to live with the pace once UCC opened up.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Eire Ă“g Ennis v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final
Semple Stadium to host Munster SFC final meeting of St Finbarr's and Dingle
The Barrs footballers last graced the Thurles field when edging Austin Stacks by 2-9 to 1-10 to claim the 2021 Munster crown. 

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Patrick Horgan joins Cork U20 backroom set-up
Patrick Horgan joins Cork U20 backroom set-up
The recently-retired Rebel County legend will be a selector in Noel Furlong’s staff. 

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Rickey Barrett with Ronan Lanigan 23/11/2025
Goal machine Hayes dismantles Éire Óg Ennis
The Cork hurling star led the way for the Blues in their Munster semi-final on Sunday.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Eire Ă“g Ennis v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final
Barry-Murphy: 'Brian Hayes is a fabulous footballer, as well as hurler. He'd be on any inter-county panel'
Brian Hayes scored 3-3 for the Barrs as they defeated Éire Óg Ennis to reach the Munster Club SFC final where they will face Dingle. 

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Kilmacabea book place in Cork JAFC final with hard-fought win over Charleville
Kilmacabea book place in Cork JAFC final with hard-fought win over Charleville
Kilmacabea will now play Donoughmore in the decider.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Chiedozie Ogbene reacts after injury 16/11/2025
'It was a precaution' - Chris Wilder confirms Chiedozie Ogbene avoids serious hamstring injury
The Corkman hobbled off in the second half of Ireland’s famous victory away in Hungary with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Camogie Association Uachtaran Brian Molloy, Saoirse McCarthy of Cork and Marie Coady, PwC Markets Partner 15/11/2025
Cork's Saoirse McCarthy: We lost the All-Ireland final a million ways
But facilitating mental health workshop and captaining Ireland gave Cork star perspective

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Harty Cup: Late Our Lady's Templemore surge ends North Mon's journey
Harty Cup: Late Our Lady's Templemore surge ends North Mon's journey
Templemore found an extra gear late on. 

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Harty Cup: St Colman's Fermoy secure big win over Clonmel but fall short of knockouts
Harty Cup: St Colman's Fermoy secure big win over Clonmel but fall short of knockouts
The North Cork side had to record a win in this final group outing and hope Midleton CBS lost with scoring difference then coming into the equation, but it didn’t come to that.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Fulfil U20 Hurling Championship Launch
Cork's U20 star Barry Walsh feeling ready to make step up with Ben O'Connor's Rebels
The Killeagh man is aiming to make an impression on two fronts next term.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Harty Cup permutations: quarter-final spots up for grabs in final group clashes 
Harty Cup permutations: quarter-final spots up for grabs in final group clashes 
10 schools remain in the hunt for six remaining spots in the knockout stage.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Cork City sign midfielder O'Keeffe, Cobh Ramblers capture Buckley
Cork City sign midfielder O'Keeffe, Cobh Ramblers capture Buckley
O'Keeffe is Ger Nash's first capture of the off-season as the FAI Cup finalists prepare for a title tilt next term.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Clonmel Commercials v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final
'We want to be that calibre too': New Barrs generation chasing place among club legends
Steven Sherlock feels the value of football's new rules were shown in clash against Clonmel Commercials.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Diehard Cork fan Pat Murray has 'never seen anything' like Troy Parrott's 'unbelievable' performance 
Diehard Cork fan Pat Murray has 'never seen anything' like Troy Parrott's 'unbelievable' performance 
When you consider that Pat was on the terrace watching when Johnny Giles made his international debut against Sweden in 1959, that's some barometer

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Matthew Bradley: 'It's my job. As a free-taker, you take on that responsibility'
Matthew Bradley: 'It's my job. As a free-taker, you take on that responsibility'
As the county final match-winner for the second time in as many weeks, it’s safe to say Matthew Bradley has been to the fore as Aghabullogue completed a second hurling and football double in three years.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Aghabullogue riding the crest of a never-ending campaign
Aghabullogue riding the crest of a never-ending campaign
Supporters of Aghabullogue have been on some journey over the past couple of years

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

As it happened: Bradley the match-winner once more as Aghabullogue complete the double 
As it happened: Bradley the match-winner once more as Aghabullogue complete the double 
Another dramatic finals afternoon from Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh with last gasp wins for Ballinora in football and Aghabullogue in hurling

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Early Éanna O’Hanlon goal helps send Kilshannig into decider
Early Éanna O’Hanlon goal helps send Kilshannig into decider
It's a second county final in three years for the Avondhu side

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Clonmel Commercials v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final
Jimmy Barry-Murphy lauds character and composure of St Finbarr's
The Tipperary champions led as late as the 58th minute, only for the Barrs to land the final four points to swing a 1-17 to 2-11 victory.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Kilbrittain march past Knockaderry to secure Munster final berth
Kilbrittain march past Knockaderry to secure Munster final berth
Leading by 0-11 to 1-6 at half-time after playing with the wind, the west Cork side produced a superb display in tough conditions in the second half.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

St Finbarr's convert late chances to edge Clonmel Commercials after dramatic finish 
St Finbarr's convert late chances to edge Clonmel Commercials after dramatic finish 
William Buckley and Ian Maguire led their charge in the final five minutes to secure a semi-final against Clare champions Éire Óg Ennis.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Down v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2
S Seán Powter interview: 'For most of my career, I have felt like a solo athlete rather than a team player'
A serious talent dragged down by injuries and the fear of them. Cork's Seanie Powter is heading to Australia next year - a sabbatical not a goodbye from inter-county football. A good time to reflect then

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Patience a virtue for Bandon ahead of much-delayed decider
Patience a virtue for Bandon ahead of much-delayed decider
The West Cork outfit take on the ever-busy Aghabullogue in Sunday’s Cork Intermediate A hurling final.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Johnny Crowley 19/10/2025
Sars out to be best version of themselves against standard-bearers Ballygunner
Sars are now the team to have earned a respect and following beyond local walls.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Philip Mahony and Harry Mahony after the game 2/11/2025
S Christy O’Connor's GAA talking points: Gunners' home comforts, the time is now for Athy
Plus: Setanta finally dining at the top table in Ulster. 

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

'We know where we need to be better' - Ballinora ready for Ilen Rovers rematch
'We know where we need to be better' - Ballinora ready for Ilen Rovers rematch
Ballinora needed Cork senior footballer Neil Lordan to come to their rescue as he scored a two-point free with the final kick of the first game to level the scores.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Alan Connolly: Ben O'Connor appointment 'the next best thing' for Cork hurlers
Alan Connolly: Ben O'Connor appointment 'the next best thing' for Cork hurlers
If it was the players' choice, they'd have retained Pat Ryan as manager but nobody is complaining about Ben O'Connor.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Corn UĂ­ MhuirĂ­: Jack Byerley the hero as Clonakilty Community College edge Skibbereen Community College
Corn UĂ­ MhuirĂ­: Jack Byerley the hero as Clonakilty Community College edge Skibbereen Community College
Byerley, who impressed for the Cork minor footballers this year, scored the crucial point right at the end.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Kilkenny v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
S John Fogarty: Gaza, Allianz, and the GAA — when sport can no longer look the other way
As Allianz faces scrutiny for alleged Gaza war investments, the GAA must decide if ethics or economics guide its partnership

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Shamrock Rovers v Cork City - 2025 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final
'He hasn't gone out to hurt me' - Josh Honohan defends Harry Nevin over tackle
The former City star defended his fellow Cork native although he did admit it had a significant impact on the FAI Cup Final.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Shamrock Rovers v Cork City - 2025 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final
Shamrock Rovers complete historic double with FAI Cup final win over 10-man Cork City 
The Rebel Army held out bravely for over an hour before Rory Gaffney struck for a double. 

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Glen Rovers blitz Blackrock to claim U21 title
Glen Rovers blitz Blackrock to claim U21 title
The northsiders claied the Pharmacare U21 A City Division title. 

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Aghabullogue see off Thurles Sarsfields to book Munster final-four spot
Aghabullogue see off Thurles Sarsfields to book Munster final-four spot
Ray Keane’s side will take on Limerick winners Askeaton-Ballysteen-Kilcornan in two weeks' time.

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Declan Daly 10/5/1998
When Declan Daly 'delivered' special cup joy for Cork City
In those years sport in the city was at the peak of its ecumenism. An average punter over an average weekend might take in a match in the Park, Turner's Cross, Neptune Stadium and Temple Hill.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Tipperary v Cork - oneills.com Munster GAA U20 Hurling Championship Final
Ben O'Connor's Cork reign to begin against Waterford as 2026 hurling and football league schedule confirmed
O’Connor’s tenure will begin with a home fixture against the Déise on Sunday, January 25, the same day the footballers host Cavan.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Sciath na Scol: Rusheen, St Colman's Cloyne, Upper Glanmire, Scoil Abán Naofa and St Fergal’s Killeagh victorious
Sciath na Scol: Rusheen, St Colman's Cloyne, Upper Glanmire, Scoil Abán Naofa and St Fergal’s Killeagh victorious
It was a another day of exciting Sciath na Scol action at Páirc Uí Chaoimh with five keenly contested finals taking place.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Cork v Kerry - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2
Confirmed: Munster GAA puts off Football Championship seeding plan until 2027
After a series of consultations with counties, the forthcoming Munster SFC draw will not be seeded, as proposed

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Arise Aghabullogue and take place among the dual jewels, Bandon await and Bride Rovers make their point
S Arise Aghabullogue and take place among the dual jewels, Bandon await and Bride Rovers make their point
Cork GAA Talking Points: There won't be a cow milked in Coachford for a week...not with a Munster campaign and a county hurling final to come

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

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