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Cork Premier IHC: Lisgoold turn it round to send Bishopstown down again
Cork Premier IHC: Lisgoold turn it round to send Bishopstown down again
A 14-point second-half swing saw Bishopstown suffer their third relegation in a row.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Ballinora retain senior status as Glen Rovers condemned to camogie relegation
Ballinora retain senior status as Glen Rovers condemned to camogie relegation
Rachel Murphy starred for the winners as she hit 1-7 over the hour

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

McLoughlin eager to add another Kanturk scalp as Sarsfields await
McLoughlin eager to add another Kanturk scalp as Sarsfields await
Johnny Crowley's Sars outfit stand in the way of this Kanturk side, who will no doubt have designs on reaching a first-ever Premier Senior semi-final.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

No Darragh Fitzgibbon, but Charleville will 'bring the fight' to Glen Rovers
No Darragh Fitzgibbon, but Charleville will 'bring the fight' to Glen Rovers
Charleville manager Dominic Foley says this group of players has earned the club respect.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

'Rules of fair play not applied': 'huge disappointment' for Ballinora as Fermoy awarded victory
'Rules of fair play not applied': 'huge disappointment' for Ballinora as Fermoy awarded victory
The controversy arose from a scoring error in referee Wayne King’s report. 

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Ciaran O'Sullivan 17/1/2026
O'Sullivan eager to blood young talent as Ballincollig gear up for new Super League season
Ballincollig secured a league and cup double last season but O’Sullivan believes that simply winning trophies this season won’t be enough.

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Objection upheld as Fermoy declared winners over Ballinora in Cork PIFC tie
Objection upheld as Fermoy declared winners over Ballinora in Cork PIFC tie
Hearing took place on Tuesday night following scoring error last weekend.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

The Replay: Cork boss John Cleary joins Seánie McGrath and Maurice Brosnan to recap the weekend's club GAA action
S The Replay: Cork boss John Cleary joins Seánie McGrath and Maurice Brosnan to recap the weekend's club GAA action
In the second episode of our weekend review show, Seánie is joined by Irish Examiner writer Maurice Brosnan and the Rebel County boss.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

'Great achievement by the players' but Carrigaline chasing more history in Cork Premier SFC semis
S 'Great achievement by the players' but Carrigaline chasing more history in Cork Premier SFC semis
The sole Premier Senior outfit to extract maximum points from their three group outings, it was Carrigaline who stood out and stood alone come the final whistle in all six Round 3 matches early on Sunday evening.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier SFC: Mallow out despite edging thriller with St Finbarr's
S Cork Premier SFC: Mallow out despite edging thriller with St Finbarr's
Reigning champions St Finbarr’s go through to the quarter-finals against Carbery but Mallow do avoid relegation

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Newcestown set up quarter clash with Clon after routine victory over St Michael's 
Newcestown set up quarter clash with Clon after routine victory over St Michael's 
They will need to play better for longer if a second successive last-four place is booked, but their hurling elimination will at least allow unbroken preparation on that front.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier SFC: Clonakilty blow Ballincollig away to set up Newcestown quarter-final showdown
Cork Premier SFC: Clonakilty blow Ballincollig away to set up Newcestown quarter-final showdown
The West Cork side dominated from start to finish with their former Cork player, Thomas Clancy, controlling the game from centre-back.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Cill na Martra blitz Skibb in the second-half to seal Cork SAFC quarter-final place
Cill na Martra blitz Skibb in the second-half to seal Cork SAFC quarter-final place
Cill na Martra outclassed O’Donovan Rossa on the day

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Carbery Rangers convince against Newmarket to seal semi-final spot
S Watch and read: Carbery Rangers convince against Newmarket to seal semi-final spot
Carbery Rangers' purple patches in either half saw them through.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Aghabullogue crash out of Cork SAFC despite late draw with quarters bound Kanturk
S Watch and read: Aghabullogue crash out of Cork SAFC despite late draw with quarters bound Kanturk
Luke Casey levelled the scores in injury time as Aghabullogue head out and Kanturk move on to Kilshannig showdown

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Uibh Laoire overcome gritty Rockchapel in Cork Premier IFC
Uibh Laoire overcome gritty Rockchapel in Cork Premier IFC
Putting together a well organised and efficient performance, the Inchigeela side laid the groundwork in the opening stages

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Cork IAFC: Four goal Dromtarriffe shock Mitchelstown to reach quarter-finals
Cork IAFC: Four goal Dromtarriffe shock Mitchelstown to reach quarter-finals
Mitchelstown now meet Buttevant while Dromtarriffe will face Boherbue in the quarters

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Cork camogie round-up: Barrs, Sars, Blackrock and Courcey Rovers through to semis
Cork camogie round-up: Barrs, Sars, Blackrock and Courcey Rovers through to semis
Courcey Rovers were the first team to qualify for the SE Systems Cork senior camogie championship semi-finals after ousting last year’s runners-up St Catherine’s by a 13-point winning margin.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Cork PIFC: Fermoy snatch draw with Ballinora but potential scoreline error to be reviewed by County Board
Cork PIFC: Fermoy snatch draw with Ballinora but potential scoreline error to be reviewed by County Board
Referee Wayne King when shown the sequence of scoring and admitted after the game that he may have made an error and will be putting the issue into his report.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Kiskeam book place in Cork Premier IFC semis with win over Macroom
Kiskeam book place in Cork Premier IFC semis with win over Macroom
Kiskeam finished strong to secure last four spot while Macroom head to the quarter-finals.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

No joy for champions as Cobh Ramblers edge 10-man Cork City 
No joy for champions as Cobh Ramblers edge 10-man Cork City 
City were reduced to 10 men when Fiacre Kelleher was sent off just before the break, and though they led 1-0 at the interval, Cobh Ramblers made it count in the second period and turned the game on its head.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Cork football final round permutations: Castlehaven and Nemo Rangers close to the brink
Cork football final round permutations: Castlehaven and Nemo Rangers close to the brink
Across the five grades and 60 teams, only six successfully booked a knockout berth at the final whistle of Round 2. Of the remaining 54 teams, 47 of them are chasing progression and campaign extension this weekend

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Cork football Round 3 previews: Valley Rovers can deliver early elimination for Nemo Rangers
Cork football Round 3 previews: Valley Rovers can deliver early elimination for Nemo Rangers
Of the remaining 54 teams, 47 of them are chasing progression and campaign extension this weekend

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier JFC: Inniscarra dig deep to seal knockout progression
Cork Premier JFC: Inniscarra dig deep to seal knockout progression
Muskerry side will now face Millstreet in the knockout stages.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Premier 1 MFC semi-final: Ballincollig keep three-in-a-row dream alive with win over Clonakilty
Premier 1 MFC semi-final: Ballincollig keep three-in-a-row dream alive with win over Clonakilty
Trailing by 2-4 to 0-7 at half-time, the holders stepped it up in the second half to secure a final showdown with Carrigaline.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier 1 MFC semi-final: Carrigaline come from behind to stun Douglas 
Cork Premier 1 MFC semi-final: Carrigaline come from behind to stun Douglas 
Douglas led by four points at half-time and were seven clear after 53 minutes, but Carrigaline finished with a flourish.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

The Scallionator can bounce back to winning ways at Cork
The Scallionator can bounce back to winning ways at Cork
The Michael Mulvany-trained Calyx colt has run three times since that Listowel win, twice in Group 2 contests before tackling a Group 1 assignment last time out.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Donegal v Cork - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2A
Confirmed: Kevin Murray departs Cork football setup
Murray had joined the Cork sideline ahead of the 2026 season, assisting in the coaching duties with long-standing coach Kevin Walsh.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

The Replay: Jimmy Barry-Murphy joins Seánie McGrath to analyse the final round of hurling championship groups
S The Replay: Jimmy Barry-Murphy joins Seánie McGrath to analyse the final round of hurling championship groups
Jimmy Barry-Murphy and Eoghan Cormican join Seánie McGrath to discuss a hectic weekend on Leeside with the final round of the hurling championship groups

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Cork LGFA: Aghada and Mourneabbey book semi-finals spot
Cork LGFA: Aghada and Mourneabbey book semi-finals spot
There was a lot on the line in this past weekend’s penultimate round of senior championship group games.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Midleton take the shortest route with win over Bride Rovers
S Watch and read: Midleton take the shortest route with win over Bride Rovers
The Magpies claimed top seeding with a performance full of resolve. 

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Relief as Dungourney claim local bragging rights and points against Castlemartyr
S Relief as Dungourney claim local bragging rights and points against Castlemartyr
“Pressure was felt months ago” according to winning Dungourney manager Martin Hennessy. 

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier IHC: Ballincollig book semi-final spot after battling win over Aghabullogue
S Cork Premier IHC: Ballincollig book semi-final spot after battling win over Aghabullogue
It was wet and wild as both teams went for it at Ballyanly.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier JHC: St Catherine's clinch semi-final spot
Cork Premier JHC: St Catherine's clinch semi-final spot
The quarter-finals will see Barryroe take on Cloughduv, while Argideen Rangers face Ballygarvan.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Clinical Castlelyons take care of business against Ballyhea
S Clinical Castlelyons take care of business against Ballyhea
Ballyhea now prepare for a relegation final with Fermoy

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Cork SAHC: Ballinhassig battle back to share spoils with Carrigtwohill
S Cork SAHC: Ballinhassig battle back to share spoils with Carrigtwohill
Both sides progress to the knockouts after a dramatic encounter at Páirc Ui Rinn.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Na Piarsaigh turn the tables on Killeagh to book progress
S Watch and read: Na Piarsaigh turn the tables on Killeagh to book progress
The city side blew away the East Cork outfit in the second half.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Seani Maguire celebrates after scoring his side's first goal 4/9/2026
Cork City crowned First Division champions after draw in Bray
Barry Robson's side did enough on the road.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

SSE Airtricity & League of Ireland 2026 Season Launch Event
How ready are Cork City for life in the Premier Division?
Ireland’s largest county should have a constant presence in the Premier Division but a multitude of reasons are behind three relegations in five years.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final
S Patrick Horgan: Limerick and Cork - unfavourable comparisons on and off the pitch
Now we have some perspective, the obvious question for many hurling people is this: where are Ben O'Connor's side at?

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Weekend previews: St Finbarr's must deliver against Newcestown, Blackrock to continue knockout run
Weekend previews: St Finbarr's must deliver against Newcestown, Blackrock to continue knockout run
Who can secure progression to the Cork hurling knockout stages?

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Easkey v Kilbrittain - AIB GAA Hurling Junior Club Championship Final
Cork GAA previews: Knockout spots up for grabs as Sars wait in the wings
The Intermediate A HC knockout spots will be decided on Friday night.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Coventry City v Hull City - Premier League - Coventry Building Society Arena
John Egan commits to Hull City for another two seasons - at least
The 33-year-old has agreed a new deal at the Premier League newcomers.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Portugal v Republic of Ireland - International Friendly
Corkman Harrington to join Grimsby in emergency goalkeeper loan deal
Harrington is set to start his first game of the season on Saturday against Cheltenham Town.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Blackrock warm to the task to set up Cork Minor hurling final clash with Midleton
Blackrock warm to the task to set up Cork Minor hurling final clash with Midleton
Blackrock overcame Na Piarsaigh while Midleton edged Glen Rovers on Wednesday night

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Swansea City v Watford - Sky Bet Championship - Swansea.com Stadium
Adam Idah scores again as Swansea see off Watford to go top of Championship
Idah’s work-rate was to be admired and the Republic of Ireland striker left the action midway through the second period to a rousing ovation.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Greece v Republic of Ireland - UEFA Nations League B
Irish on the move: Browne's Preston return off, Ogbene completes Lincoln loan move
A romantic return to Deepdale was on track for Browne as the window closure approached but final agreement on personal terms couldn’t be reached.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Brian Hayes to miss St Finbarrs’ PSHC final round game with ankle injury
Brian Hayes to miss St Finbarrs’ PSHC final round game with ankle injury
It is not believed the injury was to his Achilles, but it may rule him out for a number of weeks.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

The club that lost Christy Ring — and could never quite talk about it
The club that lost Christy Ring — and could never quite talk about it
The reasons behind Cork’s greatest hurler leaving his boyhood club in East Cork remain shrouded in uncertainty, decades after his extraordinary career with Glen Rovers

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Imokilly made to work en route to six-in-a-row Cork Divisions/Colleges triumph 
S Watch and read: Imokilly made to work en route to six-in-a-row Cork Divisions/Colleges triumph 
For the sixth year in-a-row, the east Cork side take the Premier SHC quarter-final spot on offer.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

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