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Cork's southside is blue and no-one can gainsay that, Buttevant at last and arise Knocknagree
S Cork's southside is blue and no-one can gainsay that, Buttevant at last and arise Knocknagree
Cork GAA talking points: The Barrs lost one competitive fixture all year. Any arguments? What time does the day start in Knocknagree? And now that Buttevant have cracked the glass ceiling, can they flourish in Munster?

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Nemo Rangers v St Finbarr's - Cork County Senior Football Championship Final
Watch: 'We thought we were in trouble' - JBM hails Barrs' experience and depth
St Finbarr's selector Jimmy Barry-Murphy also paid tribute to his side's manager, Brian Roche

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Patrick Kelly: Football's new rules suit the Barrs but Knocknagree will bring a crumb of Kerry to Cork's top table
S Patrick Kelly: Football's new rules suit the Barrs but Knocknagree will bring a crumb of Kerry to Cork's top table
When St Finbarr's hit the psychological wall, they were carried over the line by their bench press with all contributing. Meanwhile, Knocknagree will be dining at Cork's top table in 2026 - and won't be out of place

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Neighbours still not separated: Bride Rovers and Castlelyons set for replay after defensive duel
Neighbours still not separated: Bride Rovers and Castlelyons set for replay after defensive duel
Neither Bride Rovers nor Castlelyons put their best foot forward in a low-scoring Cork Senior A Hurling Championship final. 

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

How do you explain the magnitude of Knocknagree’s rise to Cork football's top tier?
How do you explain the magnitude of Knocknagree’s rise to Cork football's top tier?
“You need a bit of luck, but you need a big buy-in. We have a great culture, we have a great respect between one another. Players will go to hell and back for us."

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Cillian Myers Murray celebrates after the game with Sam Ryan 26/10/2025
Barrs' corrective surgery edges them to victory over Nemo
St Finbarr’s finally conquered their southside rivals on Cork football’s biggest stage

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Whitechurch retain SeandĂșn Junior A hurling title in narrow win over Na Piarsaigh 
Whitechurch retain SeandĂșn Junior A hurling title in narrow win over Na Piarsaigh 
Lehane put Na Piarsiagh back in the driving seat with his second point in the 55th minute, before the scene was set for a dramatic finalé.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

'We kicked it away': Nemo boss admits missed chances cost his side dearly against Barrs
'We kicked it away': Nemo boss admits missed chances cost his side dearly against Barrs
Nemo had a chance to equaliser at the end of the game but the shot hit the post, and the Barrs won by a point. 

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Steven Sherlock and Ethan Twomey celebrate after the final whistle 26/10/2025
At the sixth attempt, Barrs finally get the better of Nemo in final that went to the wire
St Finbarr's have won their first Cork Premier SFC title since 2021 and an 11th overall. For Nemo, they will rue their late missed chances. 

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

As it happened: St Finbarr's and Knocknagree claim county glory on dramatic day of finals
As it happened: St Finbarr's and Knocknagree claim county glory on dramatic day of finals
The Nemo and the Barrs battling to follow Knocknagree's success earlier in the day.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

‘A bit of a pipe dream’ realised as Knocknagree rise to Cork football's top tier
S ‘A bit of a pipe dream’ realised as Knocknagree rise to Cork football's top tier
After defeats in 2022 and 2024, Knocknagree rose to the Cork Premier SFC with victory over Cill na Martra.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

'I can’t believe it' says Buttevant captain after ending 99-year wait for county glory
'I can’t believe it' says Buttevant captain after ending 99-year wait for county glory
Mark Lenahan was honoured to accept the Dónal Hurley Cup for their Cork Premier JFC victory over St Nick’s in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Cork v Galway - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A
Dáire O’Leary and Brian O’Sullivan recalled as Ben O'Connor makes mark on Cork squad
Counties are permitted to return to collective training on November 21, with one non-field-based meeting permitted before then.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Evan O'Connor's dramatic two-pointer secures third successive Carrigdhoun JAFC title for Ballygarvan
Evan O'Connor's dramatic two-pointer secures third successive Carrigdhoun JAFC title for Ballygarvan
Ray O’Halloran was another hero for the victors, scoring 1-4 from play.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Aghinagh and Donoughmore will meet again as Muskerry Junior A Football final ends in draw
Aghinagh and Donoughmore will meet again as Muskerry Junior A Football final ends in draw
Aghinagh, looking to secure the Muskerry title for the second time in their history, thought their name was on the silverware when they were four points ahead with 12 minutes remaining.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Buttevant end 99-year wait for county glory with impressive win over St Nick's
Buttevant end 99-year wait for county glory with impressive win over St Nick's
The North Cork club have made new history after a deserved success in this final on Saturday at SuperValu PĂĄirc UĂ­ Chaoimh.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Nemo Rangers land Seandun Junior A football title after thriller with Mayfield
Nemo Rangers land Seandun Junior A football title after thriller with Mayfield
It took some time for both teams to find their feet though, but once they did the game hardly let up for 64 minutes.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Patrick Kelly: From Cork's urban princes to brilliant rural standouts
S Patrick Kelly: From Cork's urban princes to brilliant rural standouts
The contrast of Sunday's Cork football pairings is stark. From the highly populated urban surrounds of the south side of Cork City to the sparsely-populated rural hinterland straddling the county bounds

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Watch: Barr's star Ian Maguire on narrow margins, new rules and having 'a crack off' another county final 
Watch: Barr's star Ian Maguire on narrow margins, new rules and having 'a crack off' another county final 
The Cork midfielder will face old rivals Nemo Rangers in his fifth senior county decider on Leeside this weekend.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Cork Premier SFC preview: In-form Blues can shade southside showdown
Cork Premier SFC preview: In-form Blues can shade southside showdown
The Barr's are attempting to beat Nemo in the decider for the first time. 

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Cork previews: Knocknagree have class to finally get over the line
Cork previews: Knocknagree have class to finally get over the line
The O’Connors, Anthony, Denis R, and Niall, and the McSweeneys, Eoghan and Michael, can get Knocknagree over the line at the third attempt.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Kieran Shannon: Jimmy Barry-Murphy still sprinkling some football magic 
S Kieran Shannon: Jimmy Barry-Murphy still sprinkling some football magic 
Of all the illustrious names that have excelled in both football and hurling, Barry-Murphy is the dual star that shines brightest. 

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Cill na Martra and Knocknagree show power of community and culture
S Cill na Martra and Knocknagree show power of community and culture
As Cill na Martra and Knocknagree meet with both on the cusp of top tier Cork football, their rise is about than trophies. It's about a shared culture of community, volunteerism, and pride.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Hanlon backs Buttevant's attacking unit to deliver on big stage
Hanlon backs Buttevant's attacking unit to deliver on big stage
1926. That was the last time a Buttevant team won an adult county football championship. That's 99 years, and an awful long time for a club to be waiting. 

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Back-to-basics approach has Ian Maguire enjoying football again
Back-to-basics approach has Ian Maguire enjoying football again
The Barrs midfielder is preparing to face Nemo Rangers in the Cork decider once more. 

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Tom Huggins leads CBC charge to Dean Ryan Cup semi-finals
S Tom Huggins leads CBC charge to Dean Ryan Cup semi-finals
CBC will face Thurles CBS in the Dean Ryan Cup semi-finals after their 12-points victory over Midleton CBS.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Cork SFC final: New rules have cleared the stage for footballers like Mark Cronin
Cork SFC final: New rules have cleared the stage for footballers like Mark Cronin
"We're kind of slowly getting back towards the skills first and then you can work on fitness after."

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Watch: Nemo's Alan O'Donovan on Nemo's new dimension and Barr's rivalry 
Watch: Nemo's Alan O'Donovan on Nemo's new dimension and Barr's rivalry 
Therese O'Callaghan speaks with the Nemo stalwart ahead of the Cork Premier SFC final against St Finbarr's. 

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Watch: Brian Hayes on Barrs heritage, balancing dual fronts and Nemo challenge
Watch: Brian Hayes on Barrs heritage, balancing dual fronts and Nemo challenge
The Cork senior hurling star will line out in the Cork SFC final on Sunday. 

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Nemo's 'driving force' Cronin has benefitted from becoming Cork mainstay, insists O'Dwyer
Nemo's 'driving force' Cronin has benefitted from becoming Cork mainstay, insists O'Dwyer
Nemo Rangers boss Robbie O’Dwyer reckons there is a definite correlation between Mark’s Cronin's now first-team status with Cork and his increased influence on the club stage.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Watch: Mark Cronin on new rules, Nemo's season so far, and another St Finbarr's meeting
Watch: Mark Cronin on new rules, Nemo's season so far, and another St Finbarr's meeting
Therese O'Callaghan chats to Mark Cronin, Nemo Rangers, before the Cork Premier SFC final against St Finbarr's.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Corn UĂ­ MhuirĂ­: ColĂĄiste Choilm hold off Skibb fightback in Cork derby
Corn UĂ­ MhuirĂ­: ColĂĄiste Choilm hold off Skibb fightback in Cork derby
Colåiste 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

Sharp Clonakilty gain revenge on Sem with statement win in Corn UĂ­ MhuirĂ­ opener
Sharp Clonakilty gain revenge on Sem with statement win in Corn UĂ­ MhuirĂ­ 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

'It would be great to finish off on a high': Brian Hayes hoping to end hectic year with county medal
'It would be great to finish off on a high': Brian Hayes hoping to end hectic year with county medal
The 24-year-old is happy to reflect on a year that has seen him nominated for hurler of the year and might yet deliver a third county medal.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Corn UĂ­ MhuirĂ­ team-by-team guide, and the starlets to watch out for, in Munster Colleges SFC
S Corn UĂ­ MhuirĂ­ 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 UĂ­ MhuirĂ­: Kerry schools still set standard as Cork face hard questions
Corn UĂ­ MhuirĂ­: 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 UĂ­ MhuirĂ­: Eoin Maguire stars as Hammies blow away Mallow in all-Cork clash
Corn UĂ­ MhuirĂ­: 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

Watch: 'You couldn't say enough about the man' - Robbie O'Dwyer pays tribute to Philly Ryan
Watch: 'You couldn't say enough about the man' - Robbie O'Dwyer pays tribute to Philly Ryan
The Nemo Rangers boss, who is preparing his side for another county final this weekend, worked with the late Tipperary manager at Clonmel Commercials. 

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Sarsfields v Midleton - Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
Nobody wrote them off but Sars survived big build-up
Every conversation on the run into Sunday’s Cork hurling final concluded that Sars could not possibly come off second best.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Jack O'Connor and Donnacha McCarthy celebrate winning 19/10/2025
S Seánie McGrath: Ben O’Connor faces big Cork selection calls as 2026 planning begins
There are whispers about new players being called into the Cork panel ahead of the 2026 campaign but also curiosity about who might be left out. 

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Sarsfields v Midleton - Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
S Power and the glory: final win the end of an emotional journey for Sars
The Riverstown outfit got the job done against Midleton.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Sarsfields v Midleton - Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
S Sars' Jack in the box, Aghabullogue breathing space and remembering OisĂ­n Gillain
Cork's Monday hurling chatter: No other forward in the Cork conversation has produced anything close to Jack O'Connor's displays in recent weeks

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Sarsfields celebrate winning 19/10/2025
S Cork SHC final: Sarsfields blend youth and experience to lift title
The Riverstown men had too much for Midleton on Sunday.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

From Cork to Antrim: All the weekend's county final reports in one place
From Cork to Antrim: All the weekend's county final reports in one place
It was a hectic weekend for championship deciders — catch up on all the action here.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

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