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<p>Eoin O'Flaherty of Tralee CBS in action. Pic: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD.</p>

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Clonmel face Kerry giants with midfield battle crucial

On the outside, Saturday's Corn Uí Mhuirí final might have a touch of the David v Goliath about it.

<p>CBS High School, Clonmel David Power in charge against Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine, Kenmare. Pic: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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One more obstacle to negotiate, but HS Clonmel believe this is where they belong

<p> Diarmuid O'Donoghue, St. Francis College in action against Tom Quilter, Tralee CBS during the Corn Uí Mhuirí semi-final at Cill na Martra, Co. Cork. Pic: Jim Coughlan.</p>

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'They were just faster, stronger' - Tralee's Green machine cruises past Rochestown into Corn Uí Mhuirí final

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Corn Uí Mhuirí: Clonmel comeback seals final date with Tralee after Milltown fade

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Milltown chase maiden decider as Munster's best do battle

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Corn Uí Mhuirí: Milltown chase maiden decider as Munster's best do battle

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Danny Murphy inspires Pres Milltown to victory against St Pats Castleisland in maiden quarter-final

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Corn Uí Mhuirí: Danny Murphy inspires Pres Milltown to victory against St Pats Castleisland in maiden quarter-final

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Tralee CBS produce the goods in second-half to see off rivals St Brendan's

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Tralee CBS produce the goods in second-half to see off rivals St Brendan's

This Corn Uí Mhuirí encounter between the age-old rivals was played in difficult weather and underfoot conditions at Austin Stack Park and, trailing by three points at the break, the ‘Green were facing a test of their characters on the changeover.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Clonmel prevail over Clon in Páirc Uí Rinn rain to reach semi-final

S Corn Uí Mhuirí: Clonmel prevail over Clon in Páirc Uí Rinn rain to reach semi-final

A goal in the second minute from Aaron McAndrew gave the Tipperary side the perfect start, and the green flag was key, especially as scores were limited in difficult conditions.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Roco produce necessary style and steel to topple IS Killorglin

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Roco produce necessary style and steel to topple IS Killorglin

Where the first half had been about building a lead, the second was about containment.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Ronan Carroll steers Tralee CBS into Corn Uí Mhuirí knockouts as group winners

Ronan Carroll steers Tralee CBS into Corn Uí Mhuirí knockouts as group winners

With the back to back Munster champions already out of contention, Tralee CBS eased to victory in the Kerry derby and look the side to beat in the quarter-finals

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Already-qualified Pres Milltown too strong for Patrician Academy Mallow

S Corn Uí Mhuirí: Already-qualified Pres Milltown too strong for Patrician Academy Mallow

That they went through the group unbeaten deserves praise, given they are missing first-choice players again.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Late, late IS Killorglin show sends Kerry school through

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Late, late IS Killorglin show sends Kerry school through

It’s a sweet turnaround for the Kerry school, sealed with a late double strike that sent Hamilton High School of Bandon tumbling at Bishopstown on Wednesday afternoon.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: What's at stake in final round of group stages?

Corn Uí Mhuirí: What's at stake in final round of group stages?

In short, there’s a fair amount at stake across the seven games, and an equally sizable amount to work through to identify who is best placed to join already qualified Presentation Milltown and Tralee CBS

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Read all eight reports from round two of the Munster Schools SFC

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Read all eight reports from round two of the Munster Schools SFC

The Irish Examiner had reporters at all eight matches across the province on Wednesday afternoon.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Presentation Milltown beat Hamilton High School Bandon to reach knockouts for first time

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Presentation Milltown beat Hamilton High School Bandon to reach knockouts for first time

A score difference of +3 keeps them second in Group 2 ahead of a winner-takes-all clash with Intermediate School, Killorglin.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: St Brendan's College Killarney survive scare to defeat Coláiste Choilm

Corn Uí Mhuirí: St Brendan's College Killarney survive scare to defeat Coláiste Choilm

Coláiste Choilm, who lost centre-back Cian O’Connor to a second yellow for dissent, were unable to get the ball into a scoring position to generate an equalising opportunity late on.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Jack Byerley the hero as Clonakilty Community College edge Skibbereen Community College

Corn Uí Mhuirí: 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

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Jack Sweeney shines as Kenmare hit 2-14 from play against St Flannan's

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Jack Sweeney shines as Kenmare hit 2-14 from play against St Flannan's

Kenmare move top of the Corn Uí Mhuirí Group 1 on score difference ahead of St Francis College, Rochestown.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Four goal St Francis College Rochestown down CBS High School Clonmel

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Four goal St Francis College Rochestown down CBS High School Clonmel

Roco flipped a seven-point half-time deficit into a four-point win, their running game too sharp and too relentless for CBS.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Adam O’Neill inspires Killorglin in thriller against Mallow

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Adam O’Neill inspires Killorglin in thriller against Mallow

Adam O'Neill scored 13 points for IS Killorglin, including four two-pointers

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: All eyes on under pressure St Brendan's

Corn Uí Mhuirí: All eyes on under pressure St Brendan's

The annual challengers - and beaten finalists as recently as last February - endured an unusual start to this year’s edition.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Coláiste Choilm hold off Skibb fightback in Cork derby

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Coláiste Choilm hold off Skibb fightback in Cork derby

Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig held a six-point lead over Skibbereen late in the first half, and would win by that margin, but in between they had to withstand a fightback.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

St Brigid's v Castlehaven - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Cashel shine on Corn Uí Mhuirí bow but holders Mounthawk battle back for draw

Last year’s ‘B’ kingpins, the Tipperary school were still five points clear with eight minutes to go.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Sharp Clonakilty gain revenge on Sem with statement win in Corn Uí Mhuirí opener

Sharp Clonakilty gain revenge on Sem with statement win in Corn Uí Mhuirí opener

This was no smash-and-grab victory by Clonakilty. The Cork side were simply hungrier and more efficient than their Kerry opponents.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Ronan Carroll guides Tralee CBS to winning start against Castleisland's St Pat's

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Ronan Carroll guides Tralee CBS to winning start against Castleisland's St Pat's

Strong favourites 'The Green' were pushed right to very end by a Killian Dennehy-inspired Castleisland side in Farranfore on Wednesday.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí team-by-team guide, and the starlets to watch out for, in Munster Colleges SFC

S Corn Uí Mhuirí team-by-team guide, and the starlets to watch out for, in Munster Colleges SFC

Will Kerry's hegemony continue in Munster Colleges SFC? Tralee CBS probably start favourites, but the challenge to the Kingdom's finest is growing.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Kerry schools still set standard as Cork face hard questions

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Kerry schools still set standard as Cork face hard questions

Kerry’s schools are still setting the pace in the Corn Uí Mhuirí, but across the border, Cork faces growing pressure to fix a broken underage system.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Eoin Maguire stars as Hammies blow away Mallow in all-Cork clash

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Eoin Maguire stars as Hammies blow away Mallow in all-Cork clash

Eoin Maguire, younger brother of Cork seniors Cathal and Rory, scored 10 points, including three two-pointers.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Sem must limit influence of Mounthawk midfield to stand a chance

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Sem must limit influence of Mounthawk midfield to stand a chance

Mercy Mounthawk play St Brendan's Killarney in the Corn Uí Mhuirí final at 12 noon on Saturday.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

'Honest, hungry and humble' Sem ready to face mighty Mercy Mounthawk in Corn Uí Mhuirí final

'Honest, hungry and humble' Sem ready to face mighty Mercy Mounthawk in Corn Uí Mhuirí final

"They are guys who have done nothing but grind and grind and grind to get where they are and hopefully they can drive on more,” said Kieran Herlihy.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Mercy Mounthawk v Omagh CBS - Masita GAA Football Post Primary Schools Hogan Cup Final

Mounthawk manager 'couldn't get over' there being no linesmen for Corn Uí Mhuirí semi-final

Defending Corn Uí Mhuirí champions Mercy Mounthawk face St Brendan's Killarney in an all-Kerry final on Saturday.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

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