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Stoke City v Middlesbrough - Sky Bet Championship - bet365 Stadium
Boro leading chase for in-form Ireland midfielder Alan Browne 
The Cork native is currently on loan at the promotion hopefuls.

Mon, 26 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

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

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

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

Neptune secure crucial win over National Cup champions Ballincollig
Neptune secure crucial win over National Cup champions Ballincollig
There were many solid performers for Neptune with Michael Hayes (28), Eoin Nelson (18) and Samuel Henderson (12) leading their scoring.

Sat, 24 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

Middlesbrough v Preston North End - Sky Bet Championship - Riverside Stadium
Watch: Alan Browne scores against former club as Middlesbrough move within three points of top
The Cork native put Boro ahead early on against Preston North End.

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 City v Shamrock Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Turner's Cross now to be known as Munster FA Turner's Cross Stadium
The Munster FA, who own the ground and use it for local finals as well as hosting Cork City FC home matches, made the decision at a council meeting on Thursday night.

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

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

Stoke City v Middlesbrough - Sky Bet Championship - bet365 Stadium
Alan Browne scores and assists as Middlesbrough come from behind to go second
The Cork native helped Boro come back for the second time in six days to leapfrog Ipswich into second, six points behind Coventry.

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

Garveys Tralee Warriors v Ballincollig - Domino’s MSL National Cup Final
S Conor Meany: Ballincollig put on one of the greatest cup final shooting displays
Once Latrell Jossell got them started in the first quarter, the whole team got into the action as they hit a staggering 20 three pointers on 53% shooting from beyond the arc.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

'It was nice to get on the scoresheet' - Cork's Denise O'Sullivan nets for Liverpool six minutes into her debut
'It was nice to get on the scoresheet' - Cork's Denise O'Sullivan nets for Liverpool six minutes into her debut
Despite having only officially joining the Merseyside giants on Saturday, O’Sullivan went straight into their starting line-up to make her full debut on Sunday.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Hockey: Harlequins strengthen title bid as Ashton see off Bandon
Hockey: Harlequins strengthen title bid as Ashton see off Bandon
Quin enjoyed a 7-1 win over Catholic Institute.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Garveys Tralee Warriors v Ballincollig - Domino’s MSL National Cup Final
Superb Ballincollig stun Tralee Warriors to claim historic Pat Duffy Cup win
The Cork side put in their best performance of the year to clinch the title for the first time.

Sat, 17 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

Niamh Dwyer with her niece Frankie Desmond and her children Reece and Eden and Jason Thornton 17/1/2026
Niamh Dwyer inspires Fr Mathews to comeback win in Women’s National Cup decider
The 43-year-old led a third-quarter rally which left Liffey Celtics stunned.

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

Dana White congratulates Callum Walsh after the fight 20/9/2024
Callum Walsh: ‘I wasn’t happy with my camp. I wasn’t happy with anything really’
The 24-year-old Cork boxer has 15 bouts in the paid ranks but, somewhere at the back of his mind, there was a new and unfamiliar presence: doubt.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Barry Robson 14/1/2026
'In my eyes he stays' - Barry Robson wants Seani Maguire to remain at Cork City
Maguire has been heavily linked with a move to Shamrock Rovers in recent weeks following City’s relegation back to the First Division.

Wed, 14 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

Latavious Mitchell and Latrell Jossel 13/1/2026
Ballincollig's Jossell coming to terms with gravity of cup basketball run
The cup run has been a new experience for the American.

Wed, 14 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

John Cleary: 'It's not our priority. Two weeks' time is our priority'
John Cleary: 'It's not our priority. Two weeks' time is our priority'
Jimmy Lee was as effusive about the victory as Cleary was about the prospect of McGrath Cup silverware.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Portsmouth v Arsenal - Emirates FA Cup - Third Round - Fratton Park
'Franco is a bit more concerning' - Umeh suffers hamstring injury in loss to Arsenal
The severity of the Republic of Ireland underage international’s injury will be assessed by the Blues medical team over the next few days.

Sun, 11 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

Laura Treacy hangs up her boots from Cork camogie
Laura Treacy hangs up her boots from Cork camogie
In a post on social media issued Saturday afternoon, the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) paid tribute to the Cork star on her leadership both on and off the pitch.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

TG4 Ladies Football All Stars 2025
Rebel legend Juliet Murphy has no doubt the glory days will return for Cork
The Donoughmore icon says patience is required.

Sat, 10 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

Eoin Bradley and Aidan Walsh 7/1/2026
From Croker to Maribor and back, Glenullin veteran Bradley ready to deliver
Gaelic football and soccer have intertwined and overlapped for most of Bradley’s sporting existence. 

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Doughan-inspired Nenagh CBS dump Midleton CBS out of Harty Cup 
Doughan-inspired Nenagh CBS dump Midleton CBS out of Harty Cup 
Doughan finished with 1-14 – five of those from play – and while Midleton showed flickers of threat, there was no disputing which side were in control.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Blackpool v AFC Wimbledon - Sky Bet League One
Simon Grayson enlisted as advisor to Cork City board
The former Preston North End and Sunderland manager is the newest face at Cork City.

Tue, 06 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

Middlesbrough v Southampton - Sky Bet Championship - Riverside Stadium
Watch: Alan Browne finds the net as Middlesbrough thrash Southampton
The Cork native, who was an early replacement for the injured Alex Bangura, added the fourth with 14 minutes remaining as Middlesbrough moved two points clear of third-placed Ipswich

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Latavious Mitchell celebrates after the game 2/1/2026
S Halting Ballincollig's streak will prove a tall order for Tralee Warriors
Ballincollig vs Tralee sets up an intriguing cup final. Ballincollig chasing history, looking for their first ever Cup, while Tralee are trying to get back to winning a competition they probably should have won more than once over the past decade.

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Derula Higgins lifts the trophy 3/1/2025
Athenry edge St Finbarr's to end 48-year wait for All-Ireland senior camogie glory
They dramatically struck late with an unanswered 1-3 last month in Croke Park to force another day, and it was a similar story in this replay, needing two injury time points after a battle royal.

Sat, 03 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

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

Brian Barry-Murphy File Photo
Corkman Brian Barry-Murphy reportedly on wishlist of stranded Wolves
An eighth straight defeat for Rob Edwards at Manchester United on Tuesday could convince the Wolves hierarchy to bring the brief stint of Edwards to a premature end.

Mon, 29 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

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