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<p>THRILLER: Aghabullogue players and mentors celebrate after defeating Uibh Laoire in Cork's Premier IFC final on Sunday. They will chase a county double in a fortnight. Pic: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Arise Aghabullogue and take place among the dual jewels, Bandon await and Bride Rovers make their point

Cork GAA Talking Points: There won't be a cow milked in Coachford for a week...not with a Munster campaign and a county hurling final to come

<p>Aghabulogue players Breandán O'Sullivan and Colm Gillespie celebrate after defeating Uibh Laoire's in the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier IFC final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Pic: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Aghabullogue happy to keep fight going on two fronts

<p>Aghabullogue players Breandán O'Sullivan and Colm Gillespie celebrate after defeating Uibh Laoire in the Cork Premier IFC final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Pic: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Righting some wrong and honouring a lost friend: how double-chasing Aghabullogue bounced off the canvass

'We’re just haunted that we got another crack at it' - Ballinora live to fight another day

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'We’re just haunted that we got another crack at it' - Ballinora live to fight another day

As it happened: Bradley kicks late winner as Aghabullogue pip Uibh Laoire to claim Premier Intermediate honours

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As it happened: Bradley kicks late winner as Aghabullogue pip Uibh Laoire to claim Premier Intermediate honours

Two pointer from Lordan at the death seals draw for Ballinora against Ilen Rovers

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Two pointer from Lordan at the death seals draw for Ballinora against Ilen Rovers

Bride Rovers claim Senior A crown after dramatic comeback win over Castlelyons

Bride Rovers claim Senior A crown after dramatic comeback win over Castlelyons

When falling behind at the death, Castlelyons did have legitimate claims for an equalising free, but referee Mark Maher judged there to have been no foul on Leon Doocey.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Glanmire celebrate club's 25th anniversary winning the Munster Ladies Senior B title

Glanmire celebrate club's 25th anniversary winning the Munster Ladies Senior B title

Three goals in the second half sealed the victory for Glanmire.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

From teacher to coach, Allen's Uibh Laoire connection has come full circle

From teacher to coach, Allen's Uibh Laoire connection has come full circle

Niall Allen knew Chris Óg Jones as a fourth-class primary student before anyone in Cork knew him as a clinical inside finisher.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ilen Rovers off the canvass and looking up, not down

S Ilen Rovers off the canvass and looking up, not down

“We were maybe too good to go down for a long time, but we didn't have realistic aspirations of winning the county either. There were lots of difficult years and it is tough when you are losing lots of games. We are probably an example of the old structure and it being wrong.”

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

'They're like a family': Tight-knit Uibh Laoire eager to write next chapter in club's history

S 'They're like a family': Tight-knit Uibh Laoire eager to write next chapter in club's history

Uibh Laoire have marked out their own territory in every sense of the word, especially on the field.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

'When homegrown players achieve, that's the real inspiration': Ballinora chair on the important things in GAA

S 'When homegrown players achieve, that's the real inspiration': Ballinora chair on the important things in GAA

A first ever Muskerry U21 A football title was also secured last year while a historic fifth Muskerry Junior A hurling title in a row was lifted just under two weeks ago.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Gaelic Writers Association Awards 2025

Cork football great Larry Tompkins opens up on rare cancer diagnosis and recovery

Cork football great Larry Tompkins reflects on his 18-month battle with a rare lung cancer and the fight to stay positive

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

All the 2025 club hurling and football champions

All the 2025 club hurling and football champions

After another busy and dramatic weekend of championship action, this is how it all shook out from Kerry to Donegal.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Nemo Rangers v St Finbarr's - Cork County Senior Football Championship Final

Ian Maguire: 'I couldn't be prouder of the group. I think we've put a lot of ghosts to bed'

For years, Nemo Rangers haunted St Finbarr’s championship dreams. On Sunday night, Ian Maguire and company ended the nightmare

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

East Cork JAFC: Carraig na bhFear win the Jim Ryan cup for the first time in 50 years

East Cork JAFC: Carraig na bhFear win the Jim Ryan cup for the first time in 50 years

Carraig na bhFear had trailed Erin's Own by a point in the second half but then reeled off 2-5 without replay to claim victory.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

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 Seandún Junior A hurling title in narrow win over Na Piarsaigh

Whitechurch retain Seandún 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 Páirc Uí 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 Uí Mhuirí: Coláiste Choilm hold off Skibb fightback in Cork derby

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Coláiste Choilm hold off Skibb fightback in Cork derby

Coláiste 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 Uí Mhuirí opener

Sharp Clonakilty gain revenge on Sem with statement win in Corn Uí Mhuirí 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