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<p>BLOCKBUSTER: Jason Forde of Tipperary and Cork’s Eoin Downey in last April’s Division 1A final, which was a sellout at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, but tonight’s match may be even bigger after Tipp blew Cork out of the water in the second half of the All-Ireland final. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

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Anthony Daly: Tipp won't take a backward step but Cork's intent is greater

For all the talk about Cork’s edge, there will be a sharpness about Tipp too, for more reasons than wanting to prove they’re better than Cork.

<p>Cork and Kerry players from left Tadhg Morley, Kerry ;Brian Hayes, Aine Terry O'Sullivan , Ruairi Deane, all Cork; Síofra O'Shea and Sean O'Shea, both Kerry at Kenmare golf club, which will host the Stand For Féile, fundraising golf classic on April 16, 17 and 1 . Féile O'Sullivan from Beara was injured in a life-changing accident in the summer of 2025. Picture; Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Talking Points: Cork aim to show they've wintered well, Kilkenny head for Limerick bearpit

<p>Cork's Aoife Healy. Pic: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Motivation clear as UCC look to topple UCD and secure Ashbourne Cup title

AFL: Mark Keane set for lengthy injury layoff after suffering serious ankle injury

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AFL: Mark Keane set for lengthy injury layoff after suffering serious ankle injury

Laura Treacy celebrates after the game 11/8/2024

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Cork's Laura Treacy: 'I was always chasing perfection, and I never, ever was going to get it'

It’s incredible to be recognised locally, says award winner Tuthill

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It’s incredible to be recognised locally, says award winner Tuthill

Launch of the 2022 Allianz Hurling League

'Hungry' Rebels will be out to make a statement against Tipp

Cork welcome the All-Ireland champions for a league clash under lights on Leeside this weekend.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Brian Cuthbert 30/6/2014

Munster counties band together to improve football standards

Brian Cuthbert will chair a committee featuring heavy hitters from each of the six Munster counties.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Ben O'Connor celebrates after his side scored their second goal 31/1/2026

Tipperary clashes matter plenty to Ben O’Connor

To beat Tipperary carries that little bit more weight. Even more so now. Even if it’s only February.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

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

Cork v Tipperary in the National Hurling League: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

The clash at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this weekend could break the record attendance for a standalone round National Hurling League game in the modern era.

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

S Kieran Shannon: Many good reasons why Páirc will be standing room only Saturday night

Cork’s hurlers are embracing expectation, turning league ambition into sell-out crowds and reviving the competition’s box-office appeal

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Cillian Trayers and Joshua Ryan with Séamus Harnedy and Declan Dalton 31/1/2026

'Their technical ability on the hurling pitch is unbelievable': Half-forward line drives Cork to victory

With an attendance of 8,464 in Pearse Stadium, Thomas Monaghan’s early goal and Cathal Mannion’s blistering start had the Rebels in a hole. Their path out of it lay in three things: bite, the bench and one brilliant half-forward line.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Aine O’Sullivan goal key as Cork edge Galway

Aine O’Sullivan goal key as Cork edge Galway

The green flag came forthe hosts just after Galway had scored two of their own.

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Cork pass Louth test to ensure strong start to league campaign continues

Cork pass Louth test to ensure strong start to league campaign continues

It’s now four points from the first two games for John Cleary’s side, something that the Rebels have now achieved in the top two divisions for the first time since 2015.

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Galway v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Cork boss Ben O’Connor: 'They are trying to take the manliness out of the game'

'They don’t want any dust-up, they don’t want any bit of blood split, they don’t want a hurley broke. They want to make it a nice game for my little Johnny at home'

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Munster Schools Senior Cup: Mulvihill lands late, late kick as CBC pickpocket Glenstal Abbey

Munster Schools Senior Cup: Mulvihill lands late, late kick as CBC pickpocket Glenstal Abbey

The reigning champions looked down and out when trailing by nine points as late as the 65th minute.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Diarmuid Stritch scores a point despite Eoin Downey and Timmy Wilk 28/1/2026

S UL comfortably see off UCC to reach Fitzgibbon Cup semi-finals

UCC, for the second time in three years, exit to UL at the quarter-final stage. As for the UL standard-bearers, they’re an hour from a fifth consecutive final appearance.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Cork City Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Media Event

'Our offer was rejected' - Stephen Bradley believes Seani Maguire is not for sale

Maguire faces a First Division campaign from next month following relegation but Rovers want him for a season that has their Champions League return as a cornerstone.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

'Ronan's been outstanding for us' - Three try Twomey helps Pres back up Schools Cup hype against Bandon

S 'Ronan's been outstanding for us' - Three try Twomey helps Pres back up Schools Cup hype against Bandon

Hooker Ronan Twomey nabbed a hat-trick as a power-packed Pres display proved too much for a West Cork school.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

SSE Airtricity & League of Ireland 2026 Season Launch Event

Watch: Fiacre Kelleher and Eva Mangan look forward to new season with Cork City

Kelleher and Mangan were speaking to John Fallon at the League of Ireland launch on Wednesday.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Habit - Stacking with Benecol

Gary Keegan: 'High performance is brutal in that sense. It's absolutely brutal'

Gary Keegan on reaction to All-Ireland final absence: 'I don't generally go looking for what people are saying about me'.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Stoke City v Middlesbrough - Sky Bet Championship - bet365 Stadium

Boro leading chase for in-form Ireland midfielder Alan Browne

The Cork native is currently on loan at the promotion hopefuls.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Cork v Waterford - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: What Cork’s dominant win says about Ben O’Connor’s early influence

Cork’s electric league opener thrilled Páirc Uí Chaoimh, but sterner tests will define Ben O’Connor’s early progress

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Darragh Lyons reacts as William Buckley celebrates after scoring his side's third goal of the match 25/1/2026

William Buckley stars on debut but tougher tests to come for Cork

“We were lucky enough that we had nine or 10 of the more experienced fellas, and we were able to fire in the few younger fellas to help them out. Not that they needed any help out there today."

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Alan Connolly scores his side’s first goal despite Billy Nolan 25/1/2026

As it happened: Cork begin league campaign with impressive win over Waterford

It was a busy day for Hurling and Football League action across the country.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Tony Kelly with Colm McCarthy and Ben Cunningham 12/1/2026

S Anthony Daly: Last thing Cork need is more negativity. Time to move on now

Ben O’Connor will have tried to assess every detail of how Cork managed 2025.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Neptune secure crucial win over National Cup champions Ballincollig

Neptune secure crucial win over National Cup champions Ballincollig

There were many solid performers for Neptune with Michael Hayes (28), Eoin Nelson (18) and Samuel Henderson (12) leading their scoring.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Ben O'Connor 12/1/2026

No social media, no fear, no playing it down: Ben O’Connor speaks his mind

The new Cork hurling manager on pressure, criticism, enjoyment, ambition and why he refuses to shy away from expectations

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Middlesbrough v Preston North End - Sky Bet Championship - Riverside Stadium

Watch: Alan Browne scores against former club as Middlesbrough move within three points of top

The Cork native put Boro ahead early on against Preston North End.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Cork v Kerry - McGrath Cup Final

S Kieran Shannon: Cork fans daring to believe in the great escape from Division 2

Of course they need to start with a win against Cavan. And that won’t be easy.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Cork City v Shamrock Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

Turner's Cross now to be known as Munster FA Turner's Cross Stadium

The Munster FA, who own the ground and use it for local finals as well as hosting Cork City FC home matches, made the decision at a council meeting on Thursday night.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

William Buckley and Ivan Bolger 11/2/2025

'On paper, we might as well not go up there' - UCC face UL challenge after putting Garda College to sword

The College hit four goals as they put their opening round defeat behind them.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

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

Don't stop believing, says confident Cork captain, Darragh Fitzgibbon

The Rebels will look to start as they mean to go on against Waterford on Sunday.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Cork v Dublin - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

'You have to make the most of every tool that's available': Mark Coleman on Cork's 2026 reset

During his early years on the Cork hurling panel, Mark Coleman didn't buy into the value of one-to-one sessions with the group's performance coach but he now knows it would be "foolish" not to use all the tool available

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Stoke City v Middlesbrough - Sky Bet Championship - bet365 Stadium

Alan Browne scores and assists as Middlesbrough come from behind to go second

The Cork native helped Boro come back for the second time in six days to leapfrog Ipswich into second, six points behind Coventry.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League

S Intrigue begins on who fills Hoggie's Cork jersey

Jack O’Connor’s absence from Ben O’Connor’s league panel raises bigger questions about Cork’s forward plans and priorities

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Ben O'Connor 12/1/2026

Cork hurling panel named for Allianz League as Jack O’Connor misses out

The Rebels open the defence of their Division 1 League crown at home to Waterford this Sunday on Leeside.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Jack O'Connor 5/7/2025

Cork hurling league squad: Jack O’Connor left out of Ben O’Connor’s 36-man panel

Ben O’Connor insists omissions are temporary as Cork prepare to defend their Division 1 hurling league title

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Garveys Tralee Warriors v Ballincollig - Domino’s MSL National Cup Final

S Conor Meany: Ballincollig put on one of the greatest cup final shooting displays

Once Latrell Jossell got them started in the first quarter, the whole team got into the action as they hit a staggering 20 three pointers on 53% shooting from beyond the arc.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

'It was nice to get on the scoresheet' - Cork's Denise O'Sullivan nets for Liverpool six minutes into her debut

'It was nice to get on the scoresheet' - Cork's Denise O'Sullivan nets for Liverpool six minutes into her debut

Despite having only officially joining the Merseyside giants on Saturday, O’Sullivan went straight into their starting line-up to make her full debut on Sunday.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Hockey: Harlequins strengthen title bid as Ashton see off Bandon

Hockey: Harlequins strengthen title bid as Ashton see off Bandon

Quin enjoyed a 7-1 win over Catholic Institute.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Garveys Tralee Warriors v Ballincollig - Domino’s MSL National Cup Final

Superb Ballincollig stun Tralee Warriors to claim historic Pat Duffy Cup win

The Cork side put in their best performance of the year to clinch the title for the first time.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Cork v Kerry - McGrath Cup Final

Eyes turn quickly to crucial Cavan clash for Cork boss John Cleary

The Rebels earned a rare -- if early-season -- win in Killarney on Saturday.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Niamh Dwyer with her niece Frankie Desmond and her children Reece and Eden and Jason Thornton 17/1/2026

Niamh Dwyer inspires Fr Mathews to comeback win in Women’s National Cup decider

The 43-year-old led a third-quarter rally which left Liffey Celtics stunned.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Sean McDonnell shoots under pressure from Tadhg Morley 17/1/2026

Jones hits late winner as Cork edge Kerry to claim McGrath Cup silverware

Whether we define the McGrath Cup as competitive or not, Saturday’s victory was the first by the Rebels in Killarney in recent memory – 30 years even.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Launch of the AIB GAA Hurling Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Finals 14/1/2026

Sportsguide: All-Ireland senior club finals, final pool games in Champions and Challenge Cup and Basketball finals

It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland senior club football and hurling finals, the final round of the pool stages in Champions and Challenge Cups and the Basketball finals at the National Basketball Arena - all you need to know here.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Dana White congratulates Callum Walsh after the fight 20/9/2024

Callum Walsh: ‘I wasn’t happy with my camp. I wasn’t happy with anything really’

The 24-year-old Cork boxer has 15 bouts in the paid ranks but, somewhere at the back of his mind, there was a new and unfamiliar presence: doubt.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Barry Robson 14/1/2026

'In my eyes he stays' - Barry Robson wants Seani Maguire to remain at Cork City

Maguire has been heavily linked with a move to Shamrock Rovers in recent weeks following City’s relegation back to the First Division.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

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

Darragh Fitzgibbon to captain Cork hurlers in 2026

Mark Coleman will serve as vice-captain this year

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Latavious Mitchell and Latrell Jossel 13/1/2026

Ballincollig's Jossell coming to terms with gravity of cup basketball run

The cup run has been a new experience for the American.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Ben O'Connor 12/1/2026

Now comes the hard part: Ben O'Connor on trimming Cork's hurling squad

New Cork manager pleased with effort and attitude as late Cunningham penalty secures narrow Munster league win

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Colm McCarthy with Cathal Malone 12/1/2026

Cork surge late to pip Clare and earn first win for Ben O'Connor

A late Ben Cunningham penalty completed Cork’s comeback as they edged Clare by a point

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

John Cleary: 'It's not our priority. Two weeks' time is our priority'

John Cleary: 'It's not our priority. Two weeks' time is our priority'

Jimmy Lee was as effusive about the victory as Cleary was about the prospect of McGrath Cup silverware.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Portsmouth v Arsenal - Emirates FA Cup - Third Round - Fratton Park

'Franco is a bit more concerning' - Umeh suffers hamstring injury in loss to Arsenal

The severity of the Republic of Ireland underage international’s injury will be assessed by the Blues medical team over the next few days.

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Cork claim McGrath Cup final spot despite loss to Limerick

Cork claim McGrath Cup final spot despite loss to Limerick

James Naughton kicked 2-5 and Jack McCarthy grabbed the other goal in a valuable tune-up for the Treaty county's Division 3 campaign against an experimental Rebels side.

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Laura Treacy hangs up her boots from Cork camogie

Laura Treacy hangs up her boots from Cork camogie

In a post on social media issued Saturday afternoon, the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) paid tribute to the Cork star on her leadership both on and off the pitch.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

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