Person: Pearse O’Neill

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Nothing wrong with Cork pounding the rock

The expression ‘be careful what you wish for’ was on the mind of many Kerry supporters who made the trip to Páirc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday.

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Alan O’Connor: There is plenty desire in Cork

For Alan O’Connor, the fire burns as strong as it ever did.

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Aghada are smiling after the first scrap of summer

Aghada 0-13

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Cork SFC preview: Yet another first-time winner from the pack?

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Pearse O’Neill and Eamon Fennell see reasons to be positive from return of ‘mark’

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Cork club round-up: Last gasp penalty snatches draw for Erin's Own

Daniel Goulding stars as mission accomplished for Muskerry

Muskerry 2-13 Aghada 0-8: Wretched conditions at Caherlag on Saturday night for this opening round contest in the Cork County SFC, but no dissenting voices with Muskerry’s deserved win after an impressive display.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Clonakilty v Castlehaven clash tops Cork football championship action

A look ahead to all the weekend’s action around Cork...

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Finding the real storylines behind the 2016 GAA league season

There’s hardly another GAA weekend like it for stirring so many permutations and palpitations... and exaggerations.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2016

Another blow for Tipperary as Lar Corbett decides to call it a day

Lar Corbett’s retirement announcement yesterday brings to four the number of players who have stepped away from Michael Ryan’s panel in the past six days.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015

Proud Clon’s 84-year record at senior level stays intact

Clonakilty 3-13 Aghada 0-9: An unrivalled Cork County SFC record stretching back 84 years remains intact following this backs-to-the-wall effort from Clonakilty at Brinny yesterday, when they easily overcame Aghada in a relegation play-off.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2015

Time for Cork’s backseat drivers to change direction

It was a small thing but it told us a lot.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2015

VIDEO: Killarney provides chance for new Cork leaders to emerge

When Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, it marked the culmination of a $24 billion NASA space program. 

Sat, 04 Jul, 2015

Majestic James Murphy the driver for Clyda Rovers

Clyda Rovers 0-12 Aghada 0-7: James Murphy gave an exhibition of point scoring for Clyda Rovers as they defeated Aghada in the third round of the Cork senior football championship at Watergrasshill on Saturday night.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2015

Cork lack leaders and are ‘rudderless’ blasts Tomás Ó Sé

Tomás Ó Sé gives Cork little hope of turning over Kerry in the Munster final on July 5, and says the Rebels are more untrustworthy than Mayo.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2015

Leahy loud in praise as Barr’s advance despite penalty miss

St. Finbarr’s 0-11 Aghada 0-8: Measured against their greater potential in the first half when they were limited by some poor finishing, it was no surprise to see St. Finbarr’s emerge victorious from this second round Cork SFC game in the wind and rain in Carrigtwohill on Saturday evening.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015

Can another Cork football club emerge and do a Ballincollig?

Eoghan Cormican examines the contenders for this year’s Cork SFC, which kicks off this weekend at several venues.

Fri, 01 May, 2015

Brian Cuthbert ‘delighted’ as Alan O’Connor returns to the Cork fold

Cork football manager Brian Cuthbert has proclaimed himself delighted with the decision of veteran midfielder Alan O’Connor to return to the panel.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2015

Can Cork find the way to win?

Cork must find a different game plan for Mayo

Sat, 02 Aug, 2014

Aghada move onas Vincent’s face relegation threat

Aghada 1-11 St Vincent’s 1-8

Wed, 09 Jul, 2014

Too much pressure on players

Cork manager Brian Cuthbert believes the enjoyment has gone out of the game for players due to the massive commitment they have to put in.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2014

Dubs not out of sight of chasing pack, says Shields

It’s a safe bet to say Paul Galvin and the Cork footballers agreed on very little over the years.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2014

Walsh and Cadogan all-clear

Cork will have Aidan Walsh and Eoin Cadogan available for Sunday’s McGrath Cup final with Kerry in Mallow (2pm).

Tue, 14 Jan, 2014

Plenty reasons for Cork to be upbeat

Have a look back over Conor Counihan’s lengthy interview with this newspaper back in September and the mass exodus from the senior football panel over the last three months no longer seems so startling.

Mon, 30 Dec, 2013

Cuthbert surprised at early Cork call

New Cork football manager Brian Cuthbert has admitted he had not expected to be given the chance to lead the county at such a young age.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2013

Rebels see ‘appalling’ plan to change 20m frees as bid to nullify Nash threat

Cork are set to strongly oppose any proposed changes to the way 20m frees are taken in hurling, believing such moves to be an attempted punishment to goalkeeper Anthony Nash.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2013

New dilemma for Cork as O’Connor joins exodus

Cork football manager Brian Cuthbert admits the retirement of Alan O’Connor leaves the Rebels light at midfield, but he has challenged prospective candidates to stake their claim for a spot.

Tue, 19 Nov, 2013

Teddy: Walsh’s dual role ‘body blow’ for Cuthbert

Teddy McCarthy has described Aidan Walsh’s decision to play both football and hurling for Cork next year as a major boost for Jimmy Barry-Murphy but a further “body blow” for Brian Cuthbert.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2013

Michael Shields is Cork skipper

Michael Shields has been appointed captain of the Cork footballers.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2013

Cuthbert considers tweaking Cork’s style as giants of game make exit

Cork football manager Brian Cuthbert conceded the Rebels may have to consider a change to their style with the departure of so many physically imposing players in recent weeks.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2013