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<p>HANDS ON: Ian Maguire does his best to swipe the ball from Tyrone player Brian Kennedy's grasp during their Division 2 showdown in Omagh. Pic: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile</p>

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Ian Maguire: 'Consistency has given us a huge psychological lift'

Cork’s game-to-game consistency across this spring’s Division 2 League campaign has given the players a massive psychological lift, captain Ian Maguire has said.

<p>THE CLIMB: Ben Walsh, Cork and Evan Morris, Tipperary, clashing for the sliotar in the MU20HC in Semple Stadium. Pic: Brendan Gleeson</p>

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Late surge helps off-colour Tipp to shaky win over Cork in Munster U20HC

<p>LEFT FOR DEAD: Barr's Billy Hennessy evades Luke Horgan. Pic: Jim Coughlan</p>

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Nemo squander late chances as Barrs get better of local rivals in Division 1

Barry Walsh celebrates scoring a goal 21/3/2026

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Ben O'Connor clarifies Barry Walsh decision as U20 campaign kicks off

SPatrick Horgan: Two hurling league finals on the same bill? Utter madness

Limerick v Galway - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

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Demand outstrips supply as League final double header at Gaelic Grounds set to be sell out

Cork v Kildare - Allianz Football League Division 2

Seán McDonnell: Cork football back where it belongs after Division 1 promotion

“Everyone was playing for each other," McDonnell said about Cork's victory over Tyrone. "There wasn't one man out there that was being selfish, taking stupid shots."

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Cork v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Cork's Diarmuid Healy out for at least five more weeks

Elsewhere on the Cork hurlers' injury list Brian Roche has been nursing an ankle injury while his brother Eoin picked up a knock while on club duty over the weekend.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Tyrone v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

Brian Hurley never lost belief that Cork would return to football's top flight

The Rebels booked promotion with a huge win in Omagh on Sunday.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Tyrone v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork vault last hurdle on long road back to Broadway

Brian Hurley’s extraordinary 66th-minute two-point bouncer was vital in the victory.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Cork v Offaly - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Ben O'Connor 'more delighted for Paudie Power than anyone else' after Cork beat Offaly

Cork scored six goals in their final round league game against Offaly but manager Ben O'Connor felt his side could have score "three or four more"

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Limerick v Galway - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

'We'll leave them worry about that' - John Kiely focused on Limerick rather than Cork's team for final

Limerick were comfortable eight-point winners over Cork during the March 7 meeting at the Gaelic Grounds with the Rebels containing just six players that began the 2025 All-Ireland final defeat.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Tyrone v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

'We were ready this time' - John Cleary delighted as Cork earn promotion to Division 1

Cork's three-point victory over Tyrone, their sixth win of the league, saw them promoted back to Division 1 for the first time in a decade.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Tyrone v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork edge Tyrone to seal promotion to Division 1 for first time in 10 years

Brian Hurley had been on the last Cork side to feature in the top-flight in 2016 and it was appropriate he would be instrumental to the achievement.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Cork v Offaly - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Dates, venues and throw-in times for hurling league Division 1A and 1B finals confirmed

Cork’s emphatic victory over Offaly and Limerick’s hard fought victory over Galway ensured the two Munster rivals will meet in the Division 1A decider, which was won by the Rebels in 2025.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Ben O'Connor 21/3/2026

'We’ll go down to Limerick and we will have a cut' - Cork boss Ben O'Connor ready for league final

A strong-looking Rebel team had far too much firepower for Offaly on Saturday.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Barry Walsh scores a goal 21/3/2026

Six-goal Cork cruise past Offaly and into another Division 1A hurling league final

Attracting another healthy attendance of 19,653 to Leeside, it was an evening when a comfortable 12-point interval gap translated into an eventual 24-point margin.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Four-goal Cork march past Meath and into LGFA league Division 1 final

Four-goal Cork march past Meath and into LGFA league Division 1 final

Katie Quirke (two), Áine Terry O’Sullivan and Aimee Corocran goals sent the Rebels into the National League decider in their first season back after gaining promotion from Division 2.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Cork v Meath - Allianz Football League Division 2

No strangers to final day importance, Cork embark on most crucial journey in quite some time

Cork have never gone relaxed into the final weekend of league fare. They’ve always been stood at some cliff edge or another.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Kilkenny v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Cork hurlers make seven changes, none for Rebel footballers in promotion chase

The Cork hurlers face Offaly on Saturday while the footballers travel to face Tyrone on Sunday.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Cork v Kildare - Allianz Football League Division 2

Promotion perks: boosts and benefits on the line for Rebels in Omagh

The benefits of Cork ending 10 years away from Division 1 are clear to be seen but what are the additional, slightly more obscure perks of going up on Sunday? Here are five

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Cork v Tyrone - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3

Do Cork have to get promoted to continue 2026 momentum?

In recent years, the latter stages of the league have been about steering clear of relegation but John Cleary's side, bar a spectacular misfire away to Derry aside, are on a roll

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

UCC v UL - Electric Ireland Higher Education GAA Sigerson Cup Final

UL and UCC dominate Sigerson Team of the Year

Seven footballers from UL and four UCC players were included in the Electric Ireland GAA Higher Education Rising Stars Football Team of the Year

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

'It's a championship game': Larry Tompkins stresses significance of Cork's promotion decider at Tyrone

'It's a championship game': Larry Tompkins stresses significance of Cork's promotion decider at Tyrone

John Cleary’s charges travel to Omagh this weekend knowing that a draw will return the county to the League’s topflight for the first time since 2016.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Cork v Kildare - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork in control with promotion on the line in Tyrone

The Rebels bounced back with an impressive win over Kildare on Saturday.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Dara Sheedy 15/2/2026

S Breakthrough star Dara Sheedy a player for Cork's 'present and future' says Cleary

The Bantry Blues man came off the bench in the opening round against Cavan and has made an impression since.

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Cork v Kildare - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork brimming with 'bring-it-on' vibes as Kildare romp leaves destiny in Rebels' hands

John Cleary’s charges are relishing the final-round trip to Omagh and of once again being in control of their promotion push.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Cork v Kildare - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork looking up after impressive bounce-back victory over Kildare

If the Rebels take even a point off Tyrone at Healy Park next weekend, they are promoted.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Ashling Thompson in action 13/2/2026

Blow for Cork as Ashling Thompson facing injury layoff

The Rebels star will have to undergo surgery after injuring an elbow against Kilkenny.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

John Cleary 15/2/2026

Shea Fahy: Succession planning key for Cork football future

Fahy expects Cork to bounce back against Kildare from their heavy defeat to Derry a fortnight ago

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

James Conlon and Ian Maguire and Sean Meehan in action 22/2/2026

Cork make five changes, Kerry three for National League games

The Cork footballers face Kildare at 5pm in Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday evening while Kerry place Mayo in Tralee at 4pm

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

John Cleary 22/2/2026

John Cleary 'not totally surprised' at Cork league form drop off but remains optimistic

Cork's 20-point pummeling to Derry has placed their league promotion fate in the hands of Derry and Meath, after being in such a promising position after four games

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Poignant win as MTU Cork hurlers claim Darragh McCarthy cup

Poignant win as MTU Cork hurlers claim Darragh McCarthy cup

The Midlton player sadly passed away after an accident and the first anniversary of his passing was last week.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Jarlath Burns addresses congress after proceedings reconvene 28/2/2026

Roadshow no-show: Just 70 people attend GAA integration event at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

The size of the crowd at Cork stop and the number of questions left unanswered casts further doubt over the willingness of all stakeholders to deliver integration by the 2027 timeline

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Cork v Meath - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork boosted by return of defensive duo for Kildare clash

Forward Mark Cronin, who kicked 1-18 across Cork’s opening four wins, was another absent at Celtic Park two weeks ago, with manager John Cleary rating his chances of a return this weekend as only “50/50”.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Galway v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Patrick Horgan: Is it time to ask will Kilkenny emerge from Leinster this year?

The big headline was in Salthill this weekend where Galway beat the Cats by 18 points and scored 0-35 in doing so.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Ben O'Connor 7/3/2026

S John Fogarty: Ben O’Connor doesn’t need to know his Cork team just yet

The Rebels could set up a tasty A v B training match in Portugal this week.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Aidan O'Connor in action 7/3/2026

Aidan O'Connor thrives as Limerick make statement against Cork

John Kiely praised O’Connor’s patience, perseverance, and the manner in which he is now pouncing on the opportunity afforded to him.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Cork SHL: Cunningham fires Barrs to win over Blackrock, Lehane makes Midleton return

Cork SHL: Cunningham fires Barrs to win over Blackrock, Lehane makes Midleton return

Cork U20 Mark O'Brien scored 1-6 from play for Douglas on his senior debut for the club. They had a 20-point victory over a depleted Killeagh side.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Mike Casey and Brian Hayes 7/6/2025

Patrick Horgan: Limerick and Cork have good reasons to go hard and go smart

Cork’s approach will be interesting, because it’ll show how they want to counteract Limerick. If they play three up, for instance, they’ll be trying to isolate the Limerick defenders rather than allowing them to back each other up and overlap

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

'A brilliant workout': Ricken delighted as Cork minors win Leinster Development League

'A brilliant workout': Ricken delighted as Cork minors win Leinster Development League

The Cork minor footballers struggled for challenge matches last year. Playing in the Leinster Development League has proved very beneficial

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Glen Rovers edge league champions Sars without Patrick Horgan and Cork stars

Glen Rovers edge league champions Sars without Patrick Horgan and Cork stars

Luke Horgan and Lee Quilligan were both excellent for the northsiders in exploiting the space down Sars’ left flank,

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

Thrice we fell for the Limerick-Clare trilogy — are we going to fall for a Limerick-Cork pentalogy?

After the thrills they delivered in last year’s Munster final, five Cork-Limerick meetings in 19 weeks is a heady notion

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Cork v Waterford - Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 7

Brid Stack says fitness levels mean new rules suit Cork

The 11-time All-Ireland winner is extremely positive about the changes overall, arguing that 'ladies football needed them as much as men's football'

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

John Kiely 1/3/2026

Barry Nash returns to full-back line as Limerick name four changes for Cork clash

Dan Morrissey, Colin Coughlan and Tom Morrissey move to the bench, while Darragh O’Donovan is sidelined with a shoulder injury he sustained in Tullamore

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

A view of the record breaking attendance of 30,910 at the game 7/2/2026

RTÉ head of sports makes case for high-profile GAA matches under Friday night lights

'There has to be an understanding that there are more games than ever, but there has to be a balance as to how many games can be done, otherwise you dilute the games'

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

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

Cork Hurling Leagues guide: Sars v the Glen provides a tasty start to club hurling season

Cork's RedFM Hurling Leagues start with a bang Friday as county champions Sarsfields host Glen Rovers. Here's where all of the top hurling clubs stand heading into the new season.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Alan Connolly with Mikey Butler 1/3/2026

Cork’s confidence is back, and it’s being expressed out loud

Considering the nature of last July's All-Ireland final defeat, it takes remarkable self-belief to be as openly ambitious as Alan Connolly was after Cork's victory in Kilkenny

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Mossy Keoghan and Niall O'Leary 1/3/2026

Strength in depth driving Cork on, says O'Leary

The Rebels kept their good form going with a win at Kilkenny on Sunday.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show: The Dubs haven't gone away, you know

S The Gaelic Football Show: The Dubs haven't gone away, you know

Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan discuss the week's big talking points as Kerry win and Cork suffer a damaging defeat at Derry.

Listen | Mon, 02 Mar, 2026