SPORTS LIVE BLOGS

A collection and archive of the latest sports live blogs published by the sports desk.

Vodacom Bulls v Munster - United Rugby Championship Quarter-Final
As it happened: Bulls end injury-hit Munster's season with heavy defeat in URC quarter-final
The South Africans proved too strong for Clayton McMillan's side.

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Clare v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3
As it happened: Limerick masterclass hands heavy beating to Clare in Munster SHC
Limerick put on a powerhouse showing to see off Clare in style 

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final
As it happened: Limerick defeat Cork in the Alllianz Hurling League Division 1A final
All the action at the Gaelic Grounds.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Czechia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Play-off Semi-Final
Czechia v Ireland: World Cup road ends in despair after penalty shootout defeat
Czechia came from two down to defeat Ireland on penalties in the World Cup playoff. 

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Middlesbrough v Hull City - Sky Bet Championship
Transfer Deadline Day latest: John Egan set to stay at Hull, Kenny joins Bolton on loan
The transfer window is set to slam close at 7pm on Monday night.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Waterford v Shamrock Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers edge closer to title after seeing off Waterford
Josh Honohan and Matt Healy strike to ensure Stephen Bradley's men move 10 points clear at top of table ahead of Dublin derby against Bohemians

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Sean Desmond lifts the cup 12/1/2025
Minute-by-minute updates from the club hurling finals at Croke Park
Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry from Galway  play Watergrasshill from Cork in the Intermediate final with St Lachtain's (Kilkenny) and Russell Rovers (Cork) throwing in first in the junior final

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day One
As it happened: Team Ireland at the Paris Olympics - Day One
The Irish Examiner is in position at the French capital to keep you all up to date on how the Irish athletes perform.

Sat, 27 Jul, 2024

Jonathan Sexton celebrates after scoring a try 16/9/2023
Ireland v Tonga, Rugby World Cup, live updates
Andy Farrell's side will look to build on their tournament opener in Nantes on Saturday evening.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2023

GPA Pride Breakfast
GAA bosses to address 'unfortunate commentary' around GAAGO coverage this week
Former Cork hurling goalkeeper Dónal Óg Cusack, and others, sharply criticised the new setup earlier in the summer

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

The Open Championship 2019 - Day Four - Royal Portrush Golf Club
Playing golf may be better than Nordic walking for health, study suggests
Playing golf may be just as good – or better – than Nordic walking for older people, a small study suggests.

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

A view of Sky Sports covering the GAA 1/6/2018
Irish Examiner view: Final whistle
GAA’s Sky Sports deal ends

Wed, 26 Oct, 2022

Cork raffle offers chance to attend world's top sporting events
Cork raffle offers chance to attend world's top sporting events
There is something for everyone as the prizes range from soccer to GAA, golf to wrestling and tennis to Formula 1

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

Watch: Cork Premier SFC action - St Finbarr's v Éire Óg
Watch: Cork Premier SFC action - St Finbarr's v Éire Óg
The action throws in at Páirc Uí Rinn at 7:30pm. Join your commentators Colm O'Connor and Noel O'Leary from 7:15pm.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2022

Time to sign up or sign in for our live Cork GAA Championship coverage
Time to sign up or sign in for our live Cork GAA Championship coverage
It is time for Cork GAA fans to make sure they don't miss this year's Championship action by signing up or signing in.

Thu, 21 Jul, 2022

County champs to kick off summer of live Cork GAA Championship broadcasts with the Irish Examiner
County champs to kick off summer of live Cork GAA Championship broadcasts with the Irish Examiner
Over the past two years, we have been thrilled and humbled by the public response to our Cork GAA Championships coverage during an unprecedented and difficult time in our lives when restrictions prevented, then limited, followers from attending matches.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2022

Watch: Old rivals CBC and PBC meet in Pinergy Munster Senior Schools Cup semi-final
Watch: Old rivals CBC and PBC meet in Pinergy Munster Senior Schools Cup semi-final
Connor Morris, Donal Lenihan and Duncan Williams will be at Musgrave Park for the 3pm kick-off with the Examiner Sport coverage starting at 2.40.

Thu, 17 Feb, 2022

Watch: Draws made for 2022 Cork GAA Championships
Watch: Draws made for 2022 Cork GAA Championships
Colm O'Connor will be on hand to oversee proceedings with post-draw analysis from Conor Counihan and Seanie McGrath as the draws take place at Cork GAA HQ.

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

A view of Pairc Ui Chaoimh ahead of the game 30/7/2021
Watch Double-chasing Kanturk meet neighbours Newmarket in Cork Premier IFC decider
Our cameras will be at Páirc Ui Chaoimh for the Premier IFC final - with a county title and a place in the Munster semi-final up for grabs

Sun, 05 Dec, 2021

Watch: St Finbarr's face Clonakilty in Cork Premier SFC final
Watch: St Finbarr's face Clonakilty in Cork Premier SFC final
Patrick Mulcahy takes the mic for this clash alongside Patrick Kelly and John Hayes. Colm O'Connor will be pitchside with Brian Cuthbert and Noel O'Leary providing analysis.

Sun, 28 Nov, 2021

Watch: Castlelyons meet Courcey Rovers in Cork Premier IHC final
Watch: Castlelyons meet Courcey Rovers in Cork Premier IHC final
It's another busy weekend of live Cork GAA coverage on Examiner Sport with three county finals being shown.

Sat, 27 Nov, 2021

Cork v Clare - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1
Watch Glen Rovers and Midleton clash in Cork Premier Senior Hurling final
Ger Cunningham, Mark Landers, Seánie McGrath, and more will provide analysis across the course of Cork county final day at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Sun, 21 Nov, 2021

Watch Castlehaven and St Finbarr’s meet in repeat of thrilling Cork Premier SFC semi-final
Watch Castlehaven and St Finbarr’s meet in repeat of thrilling Cork Premier SFC semi-final
Throw-in is at 3pm with build-up from 2.30pm as Patrick Kelly and John Hayes join Patrick Mulcahy on commentary

Sun, 14 Nov, 2021

Watch Douglas and Clonakilty battle for Cork Premier SFC final return
Watch Douglas and Clonakilty battle for Cork Premier SFC final return
Brian Cuthbert and Patrick Kelly join Colm O'Connor on commentary with our coverage starting at 12.30pm

Sun, 14 Nov, 2021

Watch Mourneabbey v Éire Óg in historic Cork LGFA final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Watch Mourneabbey v Éire Óg in historic Cork LGFA final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
It will be the first time that Páirc Uí Chaoimh has hosted a ladies club championship game

Fri, 12 Nov, 2021

Watch: Cork Premier SHC final spot on the line as Glen Rovers face unbeaten Sarsfields
Watch: Cork Premier SHC final spot on the line as Glen Rovers face unbeaten Sarsfields
Sars topped their group and if they can carry that relentless form into this game, they will be hard to beat

Sun, 07 Nov, 2021

Watch: Champions Blackrock take on Midleton in Cork Premier SHC semi-final
Watch: Champions Blackrock take on Midleton in Cork Premier SHC semi-final
The first part of Sunday's Examiner Sport double header see champions Blackrock face a stern examination as they take on Midleton

Sun, 07 Nov, 2021

Watch: Clonakilty face Duhallow in last Cork Premier SFC quarter-final
Watch: Clonakilty face Duhallow in last Cork Premier SFC quarter-final
Noel O'Leary and John Hayes join Patrick Mulcahy on commentary from 3.35pm at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021

Watch: Castlehaven battle Valley Rovers for place in Cork Premier SFC last four
Watch: Castlehaven battle Valley Rovers for place in Cork Premier SFC last four
Brian Cuthbert and John Hayes join Colm O'Connor on commentary from 1.40pm at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021

Watch St Finbarr's take on Éire Óg in first Cork Premier SFC quarter-final
Watch St Finbarr's take on Éire Óg in first Cork Premier SFC quarter-final
Throw-in is at 7.30pm with Patrick Mulcahy being joined by Patrick Kelly and Conor Counihan from 7pm

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

Glen Rovers v Imokilly - Cork County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
Watch live: Glen Rovers take on Imokilly for fourth semi-final spot in Cork Premier SHC
Patrick Mulcahy leads the Examiner Sport team alongside Mark Landers and Seanie McGrath with coverage from 3.45pm

Sun, 24 Oct, 2021

Watch live: Champions Blackrock take on Douglas for spot in Cork Premier SHC semi-final
Watch live: Champions Blackrock take on Douglas for spot in Cork Premier SHC semi-final
It is the second successive season these two are meeting at the quarter-final stage, the Rockies triumphing on a 1-22 to 0-20 scoreline last year.

Sun, 24 Oct, 2021

Cork v Tipperary - Allianz Football League Division 2 Round 1
Watch live: Erin's Own take on Midleton in first Cork Premier SHC quarter-final
The Examiner Sport cameras will be at all three games this weekend as we discover what sides will join Sarsfields in the semi-finals. 

Fri, 22 Oct, 2021

Limerick v Cork - Bord Gáis Energy Munster U21 Hurling Championship Quarter-Final
Watch city rivals St Finbarr's and St Michael's meet in Cork minor football final
Cork goalkeeper Mikey O’Connell saved three penalties and scored the winning one to see St Michael's through their semi-final against Nemo Rangers

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021

Irish Sport Suspended Due To Coronavirus
Watch Douglas and Nemo Rangers battle to progress in Cork Premier SFC
The Irish Examiner will be live-streaming Douglas against Nemo Rangers on a Super Sunday of Cork Premier SFC action, all throwing in at 2pm

Sun, 17 Oct, 2021

Watch Bride Rovers and Glen Rovers contest Cork minor hurling final
Watch Bride Rovers and Glen Rovers contest Cork minor hurling final
Bride Rovers and Glen Rovers meet in the Rebel Óg Premier 1 MHC final tonight, with the Irish Examiner broadcasting live from Páirc Uí Rinn

Mon, 11 Oct, 2021

Watch: Sarsfields meet Midleton with Cork Premier SHC semi-final spot up for grabs
Watch: Sarsfields meet Midleton with Cork Premier SHC semi-final spot up for grabs
The Irish Examiner will be live-streaming Sarsfields against Midleton on a Super Sunday of Cork Premier SHC action, all throwing in at 2pm

Sun, 10 Oct, 2021

Watch live: UCC take on Duhallow for spot in Cork Premier SFC quarter-final
Watch live: UCC take on Duhallow for spot in Cork Premier SFC quarter-final
The Examiner Sport cameras will capture all the action with Cork legend Noel O'Leary joining Colm O'Connor in the commentary box from 7.25.

Sun, 03 Oct, 2021

Watch live: Former champions Imokilly out for revenge against UCC
Watch live: Former champions Imokilly out for revenge against UCC
This highly anticipated clash throws in at 7.30 in Páirc Ui Rinn - and the Examiner Sport cameras will be there to catch all the action live.

Tue, 28 Sep, 2021

Watch live: Mallow take on Clyda Rovers in Cork SAFC
Watch live: Mallow take on Clyda Rovers in Cork SAFC
The Examiner Sport cameras are in Glantane this Sunday afternoon as Mallow meet Clyda Rovers in the Cork SAFC

Sun, 26 Sep, 2021

Castlehaven v Nemo Rangers - 2020 Cork County Senior Club Football Championship Final
Watch live: Battle of unbeaten sides as Éire Óg meet Castlehaven in Cork Premier SFC
After a historic Premier SFC debut win over Carbery Rangers, Éire Óg look to keep up their momentum - but the challenges continue to grow as they face off against Castlehaven in round 2.

Sat, 25 Sep, 2021

Watch live: St Finbarr's and Erin's Own meet in Cork Premier SHC
Watch live: St Finbarr's and Erin's Own meet in Cork Premier SHC
After both securing eye-catching wins in the opening round of the Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier SHC, St Finbarr's and Erin's Own face off in Páirc Ui Chaoimh

Sat, 18 Sep, 2021

Watch live: Kanturk and Blarney both look to keep up winning starts in Cork SAHC
Watch live: Kanturk and Blarney both look to keep up winning starts in Cork SAHC
Join Oisin Langan and Ger Cunningham from 7.30pm, before the action gets underway at 8pm.

Fri, 17 Sep, 2021

Watch: Glen Rovers face Douglas in Cork Premier SHC opener
Watch: Glen Rovers face Douglas in Cork Premier SHC opener
Join Ger Cunningham and Patrick Mulcahy for the clash of the Cork city heavyweights from 6.50

Sat, 11 Sep, 2021

Highlights: Defending county champions Blackrock stunned in Cork Premier SHC opener
Highlights: Defending county champions Blackrock stunned in Cork Premier SHC opener
After the euphoria of their county title last year, Blackrock were sent crashing back down to earth on Friday night

Sat, 11 Sep, 2021

Rewatch: Homecoming event to honour Cork hurling teams
Rewatch: Homecoming event to honour Cork hurling teams
The homecoming event will celebrate Cork’s All-Ireland Minor Champions and the All-Ireland U20 Champions as well All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship runners-up in 2021

Mon, 30 Aug, 2021

Irish Sport Suspended Due To Coronavirus
Watch in full: Russell Rovers take on Castlemartyr in Cork LIHC final
Patrick Mulcahy is joined by 1999 All-Ireland winning captain Mark Landers in the commentary box. Join them for the big-match build up from 1.35

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021

A general view of Pairc Ui Chaoimh ahead of the game 12/5/2019
WATCH LIVE: Aghabullogue take on Éire Óg in Cork IAHC final
The winners will be promoted to the Premier IHC and will face Carrigaline, Courcey Rovers and Youghal in the 2021 Championship

Sat, 07 Aug, 2021

Limerick v Cork - Bord Gáis Energy Munster U21 Hurling Championship Quarter-Final
WATCH LIVE: Harbour Rovers and Lisgoold face off in Cork JAHC final
Patrick Mulcahy will be joined by Mark Landers in the commentary box for the 3pm throw-in

Sat, 07 Aug, 2021

A general view of Pairc Ui Chaoimh ahead of the game 12/5/2019
Watch: Kanturk and Knocknagree contest the 2020 Cork Premier Intermediate Football Final
Brian Cuthbert joins Colm O'Connor in the commentary box at Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Kanturk vs Knocknagree

Sun, 01 Aug, 2021

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