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<p>Cork manager John Cleary: 'We had a couple of goal chances butchered again'. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile</p>

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John Cleary says Cork were 'determined to put on a performance' against Louth

Cork boss pleased as Rebels make it two D2 League wins on the bounce for the first time in a decade

<p>Cork's Aine O'Sullivan shoots despite pressure from Galway's Sarah Ní Loingsigh and Aoife Molloy during the Lild NFL division 1, round 2 at Páirc Uí Rinn. Pic: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Aine O’Sullivan goal key as Cork edge Galway

<p> Cork's Chris Óg Jones and Louth's Donal McKenny in action during their Allianz Football League tie in Drogheda. Pic: Moya Nolan</p>

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

Galway v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

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

Galway v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

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Brian Hayes on the double as Cork turn around seven point deficit to win in Galway

Cork v Galway - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

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Anthony Daly: Cork preparing for different galaxy as sticky Salthill test awaits

Cork v Kerry - McGrath Cup Final

O'Connor makes one change to Kerry side for Donegal trip, Cleary likewise for Cork's clash with Louth

The Galway footballers have made no changes to their starting team for their visit to the Athletic Grounds to play Armagh on Saturday evening.

Fri, 30 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

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

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

Clare v Dublin - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

S Christy O'Connor: Eoghan O’Donnell return offsets Dublin’s disappointment

Of the five Clare players Eoghan O'Donnell directly came up against on Sunday, he only conceded two shots.

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

Steven Sherlock shoots the match winning score from a free 25/1/2026

John Cleary: 'If there was any player we wanted on the ball, it was Steven'

Cork scored the last eight points of the game against Cavan to seal a one-point victory. Steven Sherlock kicked a two-point free to win the game

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Peter Queally and Ben O'Connor shake hands after the game 25/1/2026

Cork's fast start and unselfish play delight Ben O'Connor

The Cork hurlers scored 10 points from 10 shots for a nine-point lead inside 12 minutes against Waterford at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Steven Sherlock celebrates as Brendan Griffin blows the final whistle 25/1/2026

John Cleary 'thrilled' as Cork pull off dramatic victory over Cavan

Cork trailed Cavan by seven points with 10 minutes to play but came back to win by one

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Cork v Waterford - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Dominant Cork open league campaign with resounding win over Waterford

There wasn’t much competitive about this League opener. A crowd of 20,464 filed into Páirc Uí Chaoimh to see how Cork began the process of treating a gaping wound

Sun, 25 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

'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

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

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

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 v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Cork name 10 starters from All-Ireland final for league opener against Waterford

Sunday's game between Cork and Waterford throws in at 3:45pm. It will also be broadcast live on TG4.

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

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

S Liam Sheedy: It was when, not if, for Cork. Now it's back to if

Every hurling manager will see the league slightly differently. I tried to put myself in their shoes.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC returns and the Premier League - all you need to know here.

Thu, 22 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

The key division: County-by-county guide to 2026 Allianz Football League Division 2

S The key division: County-by-county guide to 2026 Allianz Football League Division 2

Plenty of summer contenders in the National Football League second tier - but for several, promotion to Division 1 is all they are focused on right now

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

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

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

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

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Clonakilty CC eager to prove Cork can compete

S Corn Uí Mhuirí: Clonakilty CC eager to prove Cork can compete

Wednesday's Corn Uí Mhuirí quarter-finals feature five teams from Kerry, two from Cork, and one from Tipperary.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

Munster Hurling Championship expansion ruled out as record crowds revealed

Munster GAA boss defends current hurling format as record attendances fuel opposition to expanding All-Ireland qualifiers

Tue, 13 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

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

Cork make nine changes for Munster SHL clash with Clare

Monday's game in Mallow throws in at 7pm

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Philip Wall celebrates with his brother Jamie Wall 10/1/2026

Kilbrittain's Philip Wall hails brother Jamie: 'Success is as much his as it is mine'

Philip quickly roused himself after the final whistle to race over and sink his head into the lap of his wheelchair-bound brother

Mon, 12 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

Finnian Cawley and Philip Wall 7/1/2026

Kilbrittain's Philip Wall: Croker factor, twin experiences and the gravity of an All-Ireland win

A win on Saturday would bring a first All-Ireland crown back to Kilbrittain. It's not lost on Wall and Co. what it would do for a village that has endured devastating loss of late.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Eoin Downey 8/1/2026

Eoin Downey: 'There's no point in dwelling on the past, just use it as fuel and push on to the future'

“But looking back at it now, it is quite funny because I'm over the whole day and the whole occasion and looking back on that I just think it... it just came out of nowhere and was complete nonsense so I was kind of just laughing away at it now.”

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Gerry Hussey replaces Gary Keegan as Cork hurlers' performance coach

Gerry Hussey replaces Gary Keegan as Cork hurlers' performance coach

The Galway native takes over from Keegan who had been working with the group since 2022.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

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

Tom Morrissey leads the way as Limerick dispatch callow Cork

A home win was likely from the moment the sides were named, and a crowd of 2,362 witnessed Limerick play with a greater slickness in this Munster Hurling League clash

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

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

Cork make five changes, Limerick name strong team for Munster SHL clash

The Cork squad for Wednesday's game does not feature any players who played in July's All-Ireland final defeat to Tipperary

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

McGrath Cup clashing with Sigerson defeats the purpose for Cork

Cork manager John Cleary believes the McGrath Cup should be a platform for developing players but it clashing with the Sigerson Cup inhibits his chances to introduce new blood

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Steven Sherlock kicks a two pointer 7/12/2025

Cork go with tried and trusted for McGrath Cup clash as experimentation hindered

Cork face Tipperary in the McGrath Cup at 7pm in Cappawhite on Tuesday evening

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Athenry v St Finbarr's - AIB All-Ireland Camogie Senior Club Championship Final

In camogie's Cork-Galway rivalry, can the Barrs strike back?

Athenry reeled in St Finbarr's in the drawn All-Ireland final before Christmas - can the Blues get the job done on Saturday?

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026