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<p>THE WAY FORWARD: Cork manager Ben O'Connor in Mallow on Monday night. Pic: Natasha Barton, Inpho</p>

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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

<p>Cork’s Colm McCarthy with Cathal Malone of Clare during the Munster SHL clash in Mallow. Pic: ©INPHO/Natasha Barton</p>

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Cork surge late to pip Clare and earn first win for Ben O'Connor

<p>Shane Kingston will captain Cork for the Munster SHL clash with Clare. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile</p>

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Cork make nine changes for Munster SHL clash with Clare

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

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

Cork claim McGrath Cup final spot despite loss to Limerick

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Cork claim McGrath Cup final spot despite loss to Limerick

Finnian Cawley and Philip Wall 7/1/2026

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

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

Kilcoo v Scotstown - AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

The first weekend of the year and it's a packed GAA schedule. Here's all you need to know

An All-Ireland camogie final replay, six All-Ireland club semi finals across three grades, and a host of pre-season toes in the water across the four provinces

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Kilkenny v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

'Balancing act': Liam Cahill, John Kiely, and Ben O’Connor highlight New Year’s fixtures issues

Liam Cahill, John Kiely, and Ben O’Connor noted the logistical issues involved in fulfilling the schedule of New Year’s fixtures

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

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

'If something needs to be brought up, you can bring it up. There's plenty of fellas at that stage now'

Shane Kingston said the Cork hurlers' pre-season has been 'enjoyable so far'

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

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

S Christy O'Connor: Cork must ensure disappointments herald new beginning

'I honestly think if Cork get back to the All-Ireland final that they will win it,' says Cork legend John Fenton

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

UCC v Cork - Canon O'Brien Cup

With the 'pure slog' nearly over, Cork are ready to hurl

Several Cork stars lining out for UCC meant Rebels hurling manager Ben O'Connor had players to watch on both teams in the Canon O'Brien Cup

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

UCC v Cork - Canon O'Brien Cup

Cork hurling boss Ben O'Connor not looking forward to trimming panel

Ben O'Connor said Pat Ryan, his predecessor as Cork hurling manager, has given him "good advice and a few tips"

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

UCC v Cork - Canon O'Brien Cup

UCC pip Ben O'Connor's new-look Cork side in Canon O'Brien Cup

William Buckley hit the winning score at The Mardyke in what was the first game for the Rebels' new management.

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

Mark Coleman dejected after the game 20/7/2025

Coleman: Cork will focus on positives, and 'not to get bogged down over 35 minutes of hurling'

Ben O'Connor is expected to implement evolution rather than evolution.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

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

S Tipperary had pact with themselves to stick with All-Ireland final gamble

Tipperary surprised many by playing a plus-one in defence for their All-Ireland hurling final victory over Cork.

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Donal O'Sullivan 6/7/2014

Beara and Cork GAA mourns passing of legendary Donal 'Butcher' O'Sullivan

Castletownbere man led Beara to historic Cork title and also trained Cork minor footballers

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

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

Blue to gold: Tipperary's behind-the-scenes insights into an unforgettable All-Ireland success

Ahead of the decider against Cork, coach Mikey Bevans told the group they would be playing with an extra defender but be “the most attacking team to ever play a sweeper”

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Five-goal St Nick's overpower Donoughmore to claim Cork U21BFC title

Five-goal St Nick's overpower Donoughmore to claim Cork U21BFC title

St Nick's made amends for losing the same final last year.

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Clare v Cork - oneills.com Munster GAA U20 Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Ben O’Connor denies ‘bust-up’ with Niall O’Halloran after Cork hurling coaching exit

New Cork hurling manager Ben O’Connor outlines his approach, management philosophy and the thinking behind an early coaching call

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Battling Kilbrittain hold off Davidstown-Courtnacuddy to reach All-Ireland JHC final

Battling Kilbrittain hold off Davidstown-Courtnacuddy to reach All-Ireland JHC final

Kilbrittain will play Sligo's Easkey in the final at Croke Park on January 10/11

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Sarsfields v Imokilly - Cork County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Search for centre of excellence site means another waiting game begins for Cork

It’s 16 years since club delegates in Cork were told such a hub was a priority.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Cork v Kerry - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

Cork football's most searching question — 'Can we make another step?'

Mid-table Division 2 finishes, close shouts with Kerry, and preliminary quarter-final exits have become the county’s predictable lot in recent years.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Brian McGrath celebrates with the Liam MacCarthy Cup 11/12/2025

Four Munster counties break €2m barrier as inter-county spending hits new record

Kerry recorded the biggest jump in spending, almost €500,000, as they lifted the Sam Maguire Cup this year and their team holiday cost to the US and Mexico cost €366,341.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Despite final disappointment, Coleman and Cork eager once more in 2026

Despite final disappointment, Coleman and Cork eager once more in 2026

It’s not a case of looking back in anger for Blarney man Mark Coleman as he considers this past season to have been a marked improvement on 2024.

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Scotland v Belarus - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Cork football secures services of Scottish soccer's lead sports scientist Shayne Murphy

The Rathcormac native is a new addition to John Cleary’s backroom team.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Cork dual star Hannah Looney agrees move to Aussie Rules side Hawthorn

Cork dual star Hannah Looney agrees move to Aussie Rules side Hawthorn

The deal is another blow to Cork camogie chief Ger Manley.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Ballincollig v Camross - AIB All-Ireland Camogie Intermediate Club Championship Final

Fitzgerald the difference as Camross narrowly beat Ballincollig to All-Ireland intermediate title

It was a first All-Ireland decider for both Laois side Camross and Cork's Ballincollig

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Conor Geaney and Paul Geaney celebrates at full time 7/12/2025

S Dingle v Barrs: Anatomy of a stone-cold Munster final classic

The greatest game of football ever played at Semple Stadium? Depends. St Finbarr's may not think so. But in good time, they'll know they participated in a high-wire classic - pure theatre, imbuing every moment with consequence

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Six Cork GAA fixtures postponed due to Orange weather warning

Six Cork GAA fixtures postponed due to Orange weather warning

The football and hurling games have been postponed from Sunday until next weekend.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Ballincollig celebrate after the game 30/11/2025

Regrading leads to Ballincollig Croke Park glory shot

“I believe it is the first time for any Ballincollig GAA team to be in an All-Ireland final, I don’t think there was even a Munster in the club before us at adult level, so it is a huge occasion."

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

David Clifford 'delighted' as Sem retain Frewen Cup title with thrilling victory over Clonakilty

David Clifford 'delighted' as Sem retain Frewen Cup title with thrilling victory over Clonakilty

Darragh Keane scored 2-3 for St Brendan's Killarney whose management team is led by Kerry footballer David Clifford

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

'We have Hoggie': Cork legend Patrick Horgan honoured by city council

'We have Hoggie': Cork legend Patrick Horgan honoured by city council

Horgan retired as the all-time leading scorer in the senior hurling championship and league, and won four All-Stars, four Munster championships, and one National League medal with Cork

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Eire Óg Ennis v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Cork GAA paying €100,000 per annum to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for office space

At Tuesday’s Cork convention, treasurer Diarmuid Gowan drew attention to the county board paying over €96,000 per year to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for office space

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

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

Cork's Brian Hayes and Kerry's Joe O'Connor scoop Munster GAA's top hurler and footballer awards

Hayes enjoyed a rich vein of goal-scoring form throughout 2025.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Rathgormack v Castlehaven - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Cork GAA championship draws: Sars and St Finbarr’s handed favourable group-stage paths

The 2026 Cork championship draws offer favourable routes for reigning champions Sarsfields and St Finbarr’s, while rivals face far tougher terrain

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Dingle v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

Ballygunner and St Martin's to play All-Ireland Club SHC semi-final in Semple Stadium

Slaughtneil and Loughrea will clash in the other semi-final in Parnell Park at 1.30pm and it was also be shown on TG4.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Barrs only have themselves to blame for Dingle defeat, says top ref Maurice Deegan

Barrs only have themselves to blame for Dingle defeat, says top ref Maurice Deegan

The Cork side were penalised for breaching the dissent rule in the final moment's of Sunday's Munster decider

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

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

S John Fogarty: Munster GAA’s €12m spending surge shows a system running out of control

Munster’s projected €12m spend highlights an escalating and largely unchecked financial race that threatens the GAA’s amateur spirit and sustainability

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Dingle v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

S Kieran Shannon: Thurles epic deserved better ending than referee playing God

For 62 and a half minutes, the Munster final was a credit to everyone involved.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

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

Cork GAA schools committee hits out at 'drastically slashed' hurling final ticket allocation

Cork GAA's post-primary schools committee said in their report to the county convention that there were many "frustrated teachers" who did not receive All-Ireland hurling final tickets

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Dingle v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

S Maurice Brosnan: Don't try to understand Munster final madness — just feel it

Dingle’s dramatic win over St Finbarr’s in an electrifying Munster final delivered chaos, emotion and one of the great modern GAA spectacles

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Conor Geaney and Paul Geaney celebrates at full time 7/12/2025

Barrs left the door ajar and Dingle stepped through

Dingle will play Ballyboden in the All-Ireland semi-final. The Kerry side's manager Pádraig Ó Corcorcáin is a born and reared Ballyboden man. The Dingle story keeps giving

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Watch: Dingle's dramatic and controversial Munster final winner against the Barrs

Watch: Dingle's dramatic and controversial Munster final winner against the Barrs

Dingle had trailed St Finbarr's by seven points in the second half the Munster Club SFC final but the Kerry champions pulled off an incredible comeback

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025