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<p>“There's towns with 30-40,000 people, and they're splitting us up at juvenile level," said Newtownshandrum manager Gary Morrissey. Picture: Jim Coughlan.</p>

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Cork GAA 'killing country clubs' with decisions, say Erin’s Own and Newtown managers

Erin’s Own manager Shay Bowen took issue with the scheduling and venue for his side's Cork Premier SHC relegation play-off against Newtownshandrum.

<p>In an age when sport can seem a grind and destination, Patrick Horgan is a reminder that it is still about joy and the journey. Illustration: Niall O'Loughlin</p>

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Hurling IQ, killer instinct, devotion to his craft: Cork team-mates on what made Patrick Horgan special

<p>Just as it has been with Glen Rovers, Patrick Horgan rarely left Cork down on the biggest days. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile</p>

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Seánie McGrath: The instant Patrick Horgan stepped on the hurling field, he looked like he belonged

Dublin v Longford - Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup Final

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Leinster pre-season competitions set for return in January

Patrick Horgan celebrates scoring his sides second goal 25/5/2025

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Patrick Horgan retires: Cork’s record-breaking forward ends 18-year inter-county career

SJohn Fogarty: NFL visit a reminder of how different the GAA is

Cork Premier IHC: Cloyne dig deep to clinch dramatic quarter-final win

Cork Premier IHC: Cloyne dig deep to clinch dramatic quarter-final win

The game has originally been scheduled for Saturday afternoon but was called off after Valley Rovers' John Cottrell suffered a serious injury three minutes into the game.

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Cork Premier SHC: Late goal rescues Newtown in relegation thriller against Erin's Own

S Cork Premier SHC: Late goal rescues Newtown in relegation thriller against Erin's Own

Erin’s Own looked like they had raced into an unassailable lead after four goals in eight minutes gave them a 12-point advantage but Newtownshandrum remarkably came back to draw the game.

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Barrs blow Imokilly away to storm into Cork Premier SHC semi-finals

S Barrs blow Imokilly away to storm into Cork Premier SHC semi-finals

This was the best St Finbarr's performance since they last won the county title three years ago.

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Ballyea v Clooney Quin - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

New Clare SHC winner imminent after four-goal Clooney-Quin prevail against Ballyea

Clooney-Quin will face Éire Óg, Ennis in the Clare SHC final.

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Ballyhale Shamrocks v James Stephens - Kilkenny County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Shefflin’s six: Statement backroom signals Kilkenny intent

Kilkenny have won just one U20/U21 All-Ireland hurling title in the last 17 years.

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Hilda Breslin, Mícheál Naughton and Mary McAleese 20/2/2024

S Fogarty Forum: Integration will happen organically, not like this

Integration of the Gaelic games family will take patience and time and a whole lot of spending money

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Henry Shefflin looks on during the game 10/3/2024

Henry Shefflin takes on Kilkenny U20 position with high-profile management team

Declan Bonner confirmed as new Fermanagh boss.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

St Michael's v East Belfast - 2020 Down GAA ACFL Division 4B

S Christy O'Connor: Why fresh roots matter for the GAA's future

Some of the largest GAA clubs are draining talent from the less successful clubs around them. How big is too big? Is a certain threshold on membership necessary before a new club is required in that area?

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Kilruane MacDonaghs v Kiladangan - Tipperary County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final Replay

Tipperary SHC: Kiladangan and Kilruane MacDonaghs to meet in preliminary quarter-final

With none of the North, Mid, or West divisional champions escaping the group phase, three preliminary quarter-finals are required against second-placed qualifiers.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

East Cork JAHC: Killeagh progress as Carrigtwohill braced for relegation battle

S East Cork JAHC: Killeagh progress as Carrigtwohill braced for relegation battle

Carrigtwohill manager Stephen Kidney admitted he was "very disappointed" with the result.

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Cork Premier SHC: Niall O'Sullivan 'immensely proud' as side show 'true Newcestown spirit'

S Cork Premier SHC: Niall O'Sullivan 'immensely proud' as side show 'true Newcestown spirit'

The defeat leaves Newtownshandrum facing a relegation play-off.

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Cork Premier SHC: Free-scoring Blackrock put Douglas to the sword to go directly to semi-final

Cork Premier SHC: Free-scoring Blackrock put Douglas to the sword to go directly to semi-final

Blackrock progress to the semi-finals while Douglas avoided a relegation play-off courtesy of their draw with Kanturk

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Cork Premier IHC: Dungourney pull off second half comeback to beat Lisgoold

Cork Premier IHC: Dungourney pull off second half comeback to beat Lisgoold

The result means that Dungourney will finish top of Group 3 with maximum points

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

GAA agrees to vote on 2027 August All-Ireland football final

Preseason competitions are back for 2026 but may be discontinued the following year

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

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

'We're rushing everything': Ex-GAA president wants 'honest debate' on All-Ireland final scheduling

Former GAA president Liam O'Neill believes both inter-county and club championships are being played out too quickly.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Brendan McCole and David Clifford 27/7/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Clock/hooter more trouble than its worth

Teething problems encountered by the clock/hooter system this year suggest there might be long-term issues.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Tom Morrissey 8/8/2020

Limerick SHC: Tom Morrissey fires Ahane past Patrickswell to secure top level status

The win gives Ahane a chance of reaching the quarter-finals and means Patrickswell will be demoted to Group 2 of the championship for 2026.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Laois v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

All-Ireland hurling preliminary quarter-finals set to be disbanded

At a Special Congress two years ago, the CCCC recommended the preliminary quarter-finals be removed from All-Ireland SHC but the motion did not receive the required 60% support.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

S Kieran Shannon: Pat Ryan exits with grace as Cork '04 and '05 class loom large

Jimmy Barry-Murphy has been mentioned as a possible successor to Ryan but it's time for someone new to take reins. The necessary calibre of manager and selector is there in Cork.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Sixmilebridge v Feakle - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Clare SHC quarter-final draw throws up mouthwatering ties

The games will be played on the weekend of September 6/7.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Dublin v Donegal - Allianz Football League Division 1 Round 3

Tax bill for GAA county boards expected to be in the millions

Some county boards have already confirmed six-figure sum liabilities while others are expected to face similarly hefty dues.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Na Piarsaigh v Doon - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Limerick SHC: Downes and Breen lead the way as Na Piarsaigh crush Ahane

Na Piarsaigh's win means Patrickswell can't progress to the quarter-finals.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Brendan Maher and Patrick Horgan 18/8/2025

Brendan Maher: Tipp can take nothing for granted, even after All-Ireland glory

Maher, who captained Tipperary to the 2016 All-Ireland title, will again be part of the Offaly backroom team for 2026.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

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

John McGrath still in the dark about his topsy-turvy Tipperary form

Tipperary forward John McGrath has no intention of hanging up his hurley on a high. 'After the year that's just gone by, I'd be mad to be going anywhere,' he says

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Chris Crummy tackles Patrick Horgan 18/8/2025

Smiles trump scores as Hurling for Cancer Research match draws big crowd to Carlow

The scoreboard couldn't go into double figures for goals so three points were added on instead for the last few goals.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Cork SAHC: Fermoy outgun 13-man Killeagh with fierce display

Cork SAHC: Fermoy outgun 13-man Killeagh with fierce display

This was Fermoy's best performance in many years.

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

A view of the parade 20/7/2025

Cork and Tipperary stars to line out in Hurling for Cancer Research match

Jim Bolger's Stars will be managed by Liam Griffin and John Kiely while Brian Cody and Liam Cahill will take charge of the Davy Russell's Best team.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

The Galway team celebrate with the O'Duffy Cup 10/8/2025

S Top dogs to underdogs: what drove this year's All-Ireland winners

Knocked off their perch in recent seasons, Galway and Kerry channelled the sting of criticism into All-Ireland glory.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Cork Premier SHC: Muskerry have too much firepower for UCC

Cork Premier SHC: Muskerry have too much firepower for UCC

Aghabullogue's Matthew Bradley finished with 1-9 for Muskerry.

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Sixmilebridge v Feakle - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Clare SHC: Scorefest Saturday gives clearer group picture

Kilmaley had a statement victory over Cratloe.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Tipperary SHC: Loughmore pull off dramatic victory, Nenagh beat Thurles

Tipperary SHC: Loughmore pull off dramatic victory, Nenagh beat Thurles

Loughmore-Castleiney goalkeeper Aidan McGrath scored the winning point with the last puck of the game to defeat Drom & Inch.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Cork Premier SHC: Ruthless Imokilly rack up 2-32 against Avondhu

Cork Premier SHC: Ruthless Imokilly rack up 2-32 against Avondhu

Imokilly were out of sight before Avondhu had even landed a punch.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

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

Honesty was just what the doctor ordered for Tipp, says Sam O'Farrell

The medicine student says a frank assessment of last year's efforts helped the Premier drive on this term.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Cork v Kerry - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

'We’re waiting to sit down with John': Signs point to Cleary remaining as Cork manager

Cork hurling manager Pat Ryan's initial three-year term as Rebels' boss concluded after Sunday's defeat to Tipperary. Cork GAA chairman Pat Horgan said "35 minutes should not define a team or a group".

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Ronan Maher and Liam Cahill with the Liam MacCarthy Cup 21/7/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Tipp's seven steps to utopia

Everything a team does to reach All-Ireland glory will be scrutinised by the others counties aiming to replicate their success.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Shane Barrett and Willie Connors 20/7/2025

S A little voice in my head kept saying: 'Tipp on a run are like a stampede of raging bulls'

Cork fan Séamus Ó Tuama charts the Rebels' All-Ireland final heartbreak over the last two decades.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

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

S Seánie McGrath: Cork's second-half collapse raises big questions for Pat Ryan and his players

Cork’s All-Ireland dream crumbled in a ruthless Tipp second half — now comes the hard part: the reckoning

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

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

'I'd love to play forever': Noel McGrath joins Tipp greats with fourth All-Ireland medal

“I never thought in my wildest dreams that I'd be able to bring him to Croke Park," Noel McGrath said about having his son on the pitch after Sunday' victory. "To win an All-Ireland with him is unreal."

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Liam Cahill during his speech 21/7/2025

Liam Cahill set to be offered extension to Tipperary reign

The All-Ireland winning manager's initial three-year agreement with Tipperary GAA ended after Sunday's victory over Cork.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Mark Coleman dejected after the game 20/7/2025

Landers: Three things Cork got wrong against Tipperary

The 1999 All-Ireland winning captain felt Cork made some tactical errors in the All-Ireland final

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

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

S Christy O'Connor: Brothers in arms, Hoggie's wait goes on, Cork's meltdown

An All-Ireland final barely believable in many respects - glory for the McGraths, devastation for Patrick Horgan and Cork, and Rhys Shelly's history-making point

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Darragh McCarthy scores a penalty
20/7/2025

S Maurice Brosnan: Three areas where the All-Ireland hurling final was won and lost

Liam Cahill’s faith in Tipperary’s youth, a clever defensive plan, and relentless second-half pressure delivered a remarkable comeback against Cork.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

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

S Larry Ryan: If we talked of Tippness, which we wouldn't, we'd think of the McGraths

Most calculations had Noel McGrath arriving into the madhouse after around 52 minutes with instructions to introduce sanity.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

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

Jake Morris named Sunday Game hurler of the year, seven Tipp players on team of the year

Tipperary captain Ronan Maher was named man of the match for the All-Ireland final.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025