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SPatrick Horgan: Two hurling league finals on the same bill? Utter madness
Conor Meany on basketball: Top four dominance continues
Conor Meany on basketball: Top four dominance continues
Ballincollig’s win over Limerick Celtics was the closest first-round result.

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

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

Mark Donnelly and Sean French celebrate after the final whistle 29/11/2025
All-Ireland League round-up: Cork Constitution finish strong to beat Nenagh Ormond
Elsewhere Old Belvedere claimed an important 21-14 win over St Mary’s College at Ollie Campbell Park.

Sat, 21 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

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

PBC v St Munchin's - Pinergy Munster Rugby Boys Schools Senior Cup Final
'A special moment': PBC captain MacFarlane O'Shea basking in Senior Cup glory
PBC have moved one clear of rivals CBC on the honour roll and have done so in immaculate style.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Rían MacFarlane O'Shea celebrates with the trophy 18/3/2026
'Once-in-a-generation' PBC blow St Munchin's away to secure record 33rd Senior Cup crown
Pres swept through their seven games by scoring 363 points and allowing just 42. Their average score, 52, was higher than their total conceded across 490 minutes of rugby.

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

Bateman and Black make it three in a row for Quins
Bateman and Black make it three in a row for Quins
Favourites Quins had to come from behind for the victory. 

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Watch: PBC Cork gearing up for Munster Schools Senior Cup decider with St Munchin's
Watch: PBC Cork gearing up for Munster Schools Senior Cup decider with St Munchin's
Ger Burke will be aiming to add another title to the Pres roll of honour this week. 

Mon, 16 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

Ireland v Scotland - Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship
Praise for Jack Crowley after guiding Ireland to Triple Crown against Scotland 
The Munster man produced his most authoritative and complete display in an Ireland jersey.

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

Cork City Squad Portraits 2026
Skipper Eva Mangan wants much more from Cork City - and herself
The 2026 Women’s Premier Division race begins this weekend, and City will be hoping to avoid a false start with Shamrock Rovers coming to town.

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

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day One
Fermoy's McCarthy family dream of more Cheltenham glory with Kopek Des Bordes
Kopek Des Bordes is back at Cheltenham for the Arkle a year after his success in the Supreme Novices Hurdle. "It'll take a fair horse to beat him," trainer Willie Mullins recently told owner Charlie McCarthy

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

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

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

Cork City v Bray Wanderers - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division
Cork City boss Robson fully aware of need for calm in heat of derby battle 
Life is good for City, but what awaits on Friday night is a trip to St Colman's Park, where Fran Rockett's Cobh Ramblers will be hell-bent on bursting the league leaders' bubble. 

Fri, 06 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.

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Alan Walsh shoots at goal 1/3/2026
S Patrick Horgan: Cork's newcomers stepped up as depth shone in Nowlan Park win
All in all, it was a good day’s work for Ben O'Connor and his set-up, given the number of new faces Cork had on display.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final
Hurling and football league permutations with two rounds remaining
For your musings, some early permutations with plenty still to play for.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Kilkenny v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
S Anthony Daly: Plenty for Ben to love in Cork's edge, Galway project is real
It was no wonder Ben O’Connor was beaming in his post-match interview on TG4.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Kilkenny v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
No change in Cork approach as Hayes targets another league crown
A point from their final two games against Limerick and Offaly will secure a second successive Division 1A final for Cork, who are now eight games unbeaten in the competition.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Dara Sheedy with Shane McGuigan and Matthew Downey 1/3/2026
Derry dismantle Cork as promotion race heats up
John Cleary saw his side well beaten as the Rebels' recent run came to an end.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Barry Walsh celebrates scoring a goal 1/3/2026
Cork eyeing league final after passing Kilkenny test 
Ben O'Connor's men kept their run going on Noreside.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Luke Fahy and Diarmuid Baker 1/3/2026
'Back to the drawing board now': No excuses from Cleary after heavy defeat in Derry
The Rebels lost heavily 1-31 to 0-14 as they dropped points for the first time after four wins on the trot prior to the long trip up north.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Patrick Horgan: Referees must wade in and separate melees — not 'observe'
S Patrick Horgan: Referees must wade in and separate melees — not 'observe'
In his first, exclusive Irish Examiner column, the Rebels great looks ahead to Cork's Nowlan Park trip. 

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Allianz National Hurling League Media Event
'Cork are definitely a lot closer to getting there than we are': Eoin Larkin on Cork-Kilkenny rivalry
It was in 2008 that Kilkenny eclipsed Cork at the top of the All-Ireland SHC roll of honour. Cork have been stuck on 30 titles for 21 years, while The Cats’ haul of 36 has remained the same for 11.

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Chris ÓG Jones celebrates his goal 22/2/2026
Cork’s new attacking edge faces acid test against Derry
When Cork arrive at Celtic Park on Sunday, the locals won't recognise the team which gets off the bus. Of the 20 players Cork used in defeat to Derry four years ago, half are no longer part of the set-up.

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Taoiseach's Future Cork speech opens door to new vision for Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Irish Examiner view: Taoiseach's Future Cork speech opens door to new vision for Páirc Uí Chaoimh
The municipal stadium model has long been in use in other European countries with as many different sports as Ireland, if not more. There is no reason why it cannot work here too

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Kai O'Neill grabs first league goal as Cobh held to draw by Harps 
Kai O'Neill grabs first league goal as Cobh held to draw by Harps 
Making the longest away trip of 432 kms, a Nathan Lumingo goal ensured Harps travelled the long journey back to Donegal with something to show for their efforts.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

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