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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>TIPP TOP: The Nenagh CBS players celebrate in the dressing room after the Dr Harty Cup final win in Ennis over St Flannan's College. Pic: Natasha Barton, Inpho</p>

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Tipp talent stream keeps lifting trophies and standards

Donach O'Donnell 31/1/2026

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'This is rare, and what's rare is beautiful': Nenagh manager on two Harty Cup triumphs in 24 months

St Flannans College v St Joseph's CBS - Dr Harty Cup Final

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Tipperary dominance continues as Doughan leads Nenagh CBS to Harty Cup glory

Nenagh CBS and Ardscoil Ris - TUS Dr. Harty Cup Final

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'Once you've a Harty medal you can talk to anyone about hurling'

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

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

Tralee CBS’s pursuit of a first Corn Uí Mhuirí title since 2020 remains firmly on track. They will face High School Clonmel in the decider

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Limerick v Galway - Allianz GAA Hurling National League Division 1 Round 1

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

High School Clonmel trailed by six points at half-time but they kept Presentation Milltown scoreless in the second half to claim a two-point win

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

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

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

The argument is there to be made that the more likely outright winner will come from the other semi

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Nenagh CBS and Ardscoil Ris - TUS Dr. Harty Cup Final

Cusack Park to host Harty Cup final after St Flannan’s College beat Nenagh CBS in coin toss

Had the toss gone the way of the Tipperary school, the game would be going to Semple Stadium.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Harty Cup: 'One to remember' as Nenagh dethrone Thurles in classic

Harty Cup: 'One to remember' as Nenagh dethrone Thurles in classic

The Tipp sides put on a fine display of winter hurling in the last-four on Saturday.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Thurles CBS v St Flannans Ennis - Dr Harty Cup Final

St Flannan's dig deep to book Harty Cup final date with Nenagh CBS

The roll of honour leaders with 22 titles were sucker-punched by a brace of second quarter goals that catapulted St. Joseph’s Tulla to a five point cushion, a margin that would still separate the Clare neighbours by the two-thirds mark.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Harty Cup: Nenagh CBS topple reigning champions Thurles CBS in pulsating Tipp derby

Harty Cup: Nenagh CBS topple reigning champions Thurles CBS in pulsating Tipp derby

Played in front of a sell-out crowd of over two-thousand people at the limited capacity Fr. Kenyon Park, this Tipperary derby lived up to its billing.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Thurles CBS v St Flannans Ennis - Dr Harty Cup Final

St Flannan's dig deep to haul in St Joseph's Tulla and secure Harty Cup final berth

Having recovered from a six point half-time deficit in the quarter-final, the Ennis college had to again dig deep to overturn their plucky opponents as neighbours St. Joseph’s Tulla led by five points as late as the two-thirds mark.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

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

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

The Kerry school ran out narrow victors over kingdom compatriots and slight favourites St Pats of Castleisland

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

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

Harty Cup: McNamara and O’Connor goals swing it as Flannan’s edge Templemore to reach semi-final

S Harty Cup: McNamara and O’Connor goals swing it as Flannan’s edge Templemore to reach semi-final

St Flannan's will play St Joseph's Tulla in an all-Clare semi-final after coming back from six points down to beat Our Lady's Templemore

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

'There'll be a lot of interest in it' - James Butler goals fire Thurles into all-Tipp Harty Cup semi-final

S 'There'll be a lot of interest in it' - James Butler goals fire Thurles into all-Tipp Harty Cup semi-final

De La Salle left Castlelyons with plenty of regrets. It is Thurles CBS who will face Nenagh CBS in the Harty Cup semi-finals

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Matthew Corbett inspires St Joseph's of Tulla to first Harty Cup semi-final in 4 years

S Matthew Corbett inspires St Joseph's of Tulla to first Harty Cup semi-final in 4 years

With the teams tied 0-14 apiece in the 50th minute and with a high number of survivors from last year, St Joseph’s SS rose to the challenge

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Doughan-inspired Nenagh CBS dump Midleton CBS out of Harty Cup

Doughan-inspired Nenagh CBS dump Midleton CBS out of Harty Cup

Doughan finished with 1-14 – five of those from play – and while Midleton showed flickers of threat, there was no disputing which side were in control.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Thurles CBS v St Flannans Ennis - Dr Harty Cup Final

S Harty Cup: 'the purest form of hurling'

Munster Colleges' SHC knockout phase begins today, creating new heroes and schoolyard stories. Four legends of the fall look back at their own time playing Harty Cup - and how it shaped their adult careers

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Harty Cup: Midleton v Nenagh has potential to be standout tie

Harty Cup: Midleton v Nenagh has potential to be standout tie

Midleton have just three survivors from last year's Harty Cup quarter-final defeat to St Flannan's

Wed, 07 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

Harty Cup: Read all eight match reports from the final round of the group stages

Harty Cup: Read all eight match reports from the final round of the group stages

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

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Harty Cup: St Joseph’s Secondary School Tulla secure quarters spot with win over eliminated Christians

S Harty Cup: St Joseph’s Secondary School Tulla secure quarters spot with win over eliminated Christians

“It was a treacherous match for us," admitted Tulla manager Terence Fahy.

Wed, 19 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

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