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Despite final disappointment, Coleman and Cork eager once more in 2026
Despite final disappointment, Coleman and Cork eager once more in 2026
It’s not a case of looking back in anger for Blarney man Mark Coleman as he considers this past season to have been a marked improvement on 2024.

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Cork City sign striker Hans Mpongo from Finn Harps as Sean Murray cancels contract
Cork City sign striker Hans Mpongo from Finn Harps as Sean Murray cancels contract
Murray made 60 appearances during his time at City but on Tuesday it was announced that he had agreed to cancel his multi-year deal for family reasons.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Scotland v Belarus - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Cork football secures services of Scottish soccer's lead sports scientist Shayne Murphy
The Rathcormac native is a new addition to John Cleary’s backroom team.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Cardiff City v Cheltenham Town - Carabao Cup Second Round
Brian Barry-Murphy on keeping an eye on Ronan O'Gara, being 'Jimmy's son' and Cole Palmer reunion
The former Manchester City youth coach faces his role model Enzo Maresca in the Carabao Cup quarter-final this week. 

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Cork dual star Hannah Looney agrees move to Aussie Rules side Hawthorn
Cork dual star Hannah Looney agrees move to Aussie Rules side Hawthorn
The deal is another blow to Cork camogie chief Ger Manley.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Six Cork GAA fixtures postponed due to Orange weather warning
Six Cork GAA fixtures postponed due to Orange weather warning
The football and hurling games have been postponed from Sunday until next weekend.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Sorcha McCartan celebrates scoring a goal 29/11/2025
'It's so special' - Sorcha McCartan targets dream end to the Barrs' camogie journey
There’s a possibility that McCartan's next chapter may see her say goodbye to St Finbarr’s and Cork in 2026. If that is to be the case, and it might prove not, Sunday silverware would be the perfect sign off.

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

'We have Hoggie': Cork legend Patrick Horgan honoured by city council
'We have Hoggie': Cork legend Patrick Horgan honoured by city council
Horgan retired as the all-time leading scorer in the senior hurling championship and league, and won four All-Stars, four Munster championships, and one National League medal with Cork

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Eire Ă“g Ennis v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final
Cork GAA paying €100,000 per annum to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for office space
At Tuesday’s Cork convention, treasurer Diarmuid Gowan drew attention to the county board paying over €96,000 per year to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for office space

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
Cork's Brian Hayes and Kerry's Joe O'Connor scoop Munster GAA's top hurler and footballer awards 
Hayes enjoyed a rich vein of goal-scoring form throughout 2025.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Brian O'Sullivan 22/11/2025
'These girls are made of steel, mentally and physically' - Barrs camogie on the brink of history
They are just one hour from bringing a sixth All-Ireland club crown - and first in camogie - back to Togher.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Rathgormack v Castlehaven - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final
Cork GAA championship draws: Sars and St Finbarr’s handed favourable group-stage paths
The 2026 Cork championship draws offer favourable routes for reigning champions Sarsfields and St Finbarr’s, while rivals face far tougher terrain

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Dingle v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final
Ballygunner and St Martin's to play All-Ireland Club SHC semi-final in Semple Stadium
Slaughtneil and Loughrea will clash in the other semi-final in Parnell Park at 1.30pm and it was also be shown on TG4.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Barrs only have themselves to blame for Dingle defeat, says top ref Maurice Deegan
Barrs only have themselves to blame for Dingle defeat, says top ref Maurice Deegan
The Cork side were penalised for breaching the dissent rule in the final moment's of Sunday's Munster decider

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
S John Fogarty: Munster GAA’s €12m spending surge shows a system running out of control
Munster’s projected €12m spend highlights an escalating and largely unchecked financial race that threatens the GAA’s amateur spirit and sustainability

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Jimmy Barry Murphy during a tv interview 7/12/2025
Barrs selector Jimmy Barry-Murphy: Dingle defeat tough to take but 'no point carping' about referee call
The Barrs were stunned at the death by Dingle in the provincial decider. 

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Dingle v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final
As it happened: Dingle win extraordinary Munster final against the Barrs
Dingle beat St Finbarr's 1-18 to 0-20 to claim victory in the Munster Club SFC final. Conor Geaney kicked a controversial two-point free to win the game

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

No panic: how the Barrs are winning mind games in run to Munster final
No panic: how the Barrs are winning mind games in run to Munster final
A scoreline rarely gives the full picture. A County Cup on the dressing-room table can dull and dilute the difficult moments of the journey. The St Finbarr’s footballers were slow out of the blocks on the opening day of local fare in late July.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

'We have our own heroes now': Hanlon feeling the Buttevant buzz 
'We have our own heroes now': Hanlon feeling the Buttevant buzz 
The club’s current healthy status was best illustrated by the tuxes and glitz and film reels of tinseltown done local at the Charleville Park Hotel.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

GAA Congress - Day Two
S Comment: Cork GAA doing a lot right - it's a story worth telling properly
The latest annual report from Cork County Board chief Kevin O’Donovan is full of insight into events on Leeside and in Gaelic games more widely.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG retain Dr O’Callaghan Cup with narrow win over Christians
Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG retain Dr O’Callaghan Cup with narrow win over Christians
Callum Ó Cofaigh and captain Lúcás Ó Muirthile scored late points to secure the silverware.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Champions and Challenge Cup, provincial finals and Premier League
Your sport on TV this week: Champions and Challenge Cup, provincial finals and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV - here's all you need to know.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Eire Ă“g Ennis v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final
S Barrs supremo Brian Roche happy to work magic in the shadows
Media engagement has been a rare enough occurrence since he took up local reins ahead of the 2024 season.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Coach Niall O'Halloran departs Ben O'Connor's Cork hurling backroom team
Coach Niall O'Halloran departs Ben O'Connor's Cork hurling backroom team
The Ballinhassig native was only confirmed as coach as part of new manager management ticket in September.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Cork chairman Horgan: League success more financially lucrative than ending Liam MacCarthy wait
Cork chairman Horgan: League success more financially lucrative than ending Liam MacCarthy wait
The Cork hurlers, back in early April, delivered the county’s first League title in 27 years. 

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Sarsfields v Imokilly - Cork County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
Cork GAA confirm undisclosed payment made to Revenue to cover potential tax liabilities
Where other counties have made public in recent weeks the total calculated tax bill paid to Revenue, Cork have decided not to reveal the sum of money handed over.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Darren Whooley: 'It's just a culmination of a massive amount of work'
Darren Whooley: 'It's just a culmination of a massive amount of work'
There were days when Kilmacabea thought they might never get the chance to wear this crown; their 2018 defeat to Dromtarriffe was one illustration of that.

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Kilmacabea defeat Donoughmore to claim historic first Cork JAFC title
Kilmacabea defeat Donoughmore to claim historic first Cork JAFC title
It wasn’t the best game of football this year albeit not helped by the persistent heavy rain throughout. For sheer endeavour and excitement, it didn’t disappoint.

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

As it happened: Kilmacabea show necessary class in second-half to topple Donoughmore
As it happened: Kilmacabea show necessary class in second-half to topple Donoughmore
Earlier, Kilshannig were too strong for Ballinora in the Cork Junior A HC decider.

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Kilshannig pay tribute to jockey Michael O'Sullivan as they claim Cork JAHC title  
Kilshannig pay tribute to jockey Michael O'Sullivan as they claim Cork JAHC title  
A double-scores county final win is dream territory. Nine different scorers from play. Never once did they fall behind.

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Dungourney survive Newtownshandrum fightback to claim Cork Junior B honours
Dungourney survive Newtownshandrum fightback to claim Cork Junior B honours
Ahead by just a single point in the final 10 minutes, the East Cork side had more left in the tank.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Carrigaline defeat Ballyphehane to claim Cork Junior B title
Carrigaline defeat Ballyphehane to claim Cork Junior B title
David Drake turned in a man-of-the-match performance scoring 1-9.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Kilbrittain claim first Munster Club JHC title defeating Kilrossanty
Kilbrittain claim first Munster Club JHC title defeating Kilrossanty
They will now face the Leinster winners, Clane or Davidstown-Courtnacuddy, in the All-Ireland semi-final.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

O'Callaghan Cup: CBC march past St Colman's to seal final spot despite final score confusion 
O'Callaghan Cup: CBC march past St Colman's to seal final spot despite final score confusion 
CBC are through to the decider, where they’ll meet Gaelcholáiste Mhuire with a chance to avenge their Harty Cup defeat from earlier this month, but this was a victory wrapped in fog.

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

UCC seize control early and ease past understrength UL 
UCC seize control early and ease past understrength UL 
UL – severely depleted, missing over 20 players including Dungourney’s Jack Leahy – struggled to live with the pace once UCC opened up.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Eire Ă“g Ennis v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final
Semple Stadium to host Munster SFC final meeting of St Finbarr's and Dingle
The Barrs footballers last graced the Thurles field when edging Austin Stacks by 2-9 to 1-10 to claim the 2021 Munster crown. 

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Patrick Horgan joins Cork U20 backroom set-up
Patrick Horgan joins Cork U20 backroom set-up
The recently-retired Rebel County legend will be a selector in Noel Furlong’s staff. 

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Rickey Barrett with Ronan Lanigan 23/11/2025
Goal machine Hayes dismantles Éire Óg Ennis
The Cork hurling star led the way for the Blues in their Munster semi-final on Sunday.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Eire Ă“g Ennis v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final
Barry-Murphy: 'Brian Hayes is a fabulous footballer, as well as hurler. He'd be on any inter-county panel'
Brian Hayes scored 3-3 for the Barrs as they defeated Éire Óg Ennis to reach the Munster Club SFC final where they will face Dingle. 

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Kilmacabea book place in Cork JAFC final with hard-fought win over Charleville
Kilmacabea book place in Cork JAFC final with hard-fought win over Charleville
Kilmacabea will now play Donoughmore in the decider.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Chiedozie Ogbene reacts after injury 16/11/2025
'It was a precaution' - Chris Wilder confirms Chiedozie Ogbene avoids serious hamstring injury
The Corkman hobbled off in the second half of Ireland’s famous victory away in Hungary with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Camogie Association Uachtaran Brian Molloy, Saoirse McCarthy of Cork and Marie Coady, PwC Markets Partner 15/11/2025
Cork's Saoirse McCarthy: We lost the All-Ireland final a million ways
But facilitating mental health workshop and captaining Ireland gave Cork star perspective

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Harty Cup: Late Our Lady's Templemore surge ends North Mon's journey
Harty Cup: Late Our Lady's Templemore surge ends North Mon's journey
Templemore found an extra gear late on. 

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Harty Cup: St Colman's Fermoy secure big win over Clonmel but fall short of knockouts
Harty Cup: St Colman's Fermoy secure big win over Clonmel but fall short of knockouts
The North Cork side had to record a win in this final group outing and hope Midleton CBS lost with scoring difference then coming into the equation, but it didn’t come to that.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Fulfil U20 Hurling Championship Launch
Cork's U20 star Barry Walsh feeling ready to make step up with Ben O'Connor's Rebels
The Killeagh man is aiming to make an impression on two fronts next term.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Harty Cup permutations: quarter-final spots up for grabs in final group clashes 
Harty Cup permutations: quarter-final spots up for grabs in final group clashes 
10 schools remain in the hunt for six remaining spots in the knockout stage.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Cork City sign midfielder O'Keeffe, Cobh Ramblers capture Buckley
Cork City sign midfielder O'Keeffe, Cobh Ramblers capture Buckley
O'Keeffe is Ger Nash's first capture of the off-season as the FAI Cup finalists prepare for a title tilt next term.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Clonmel Commercials v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final
'We want to be that calibre too': New Barrs generation chasing place among club legends
Steven Sherlock feels the value of football's new rules were shown in clash against Clonmel Commercials.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Diehard Cork fan Pat Murray has 'never seen anything' like Troy Parrott's 'unbelievable' performance 
Diehard Cork fan Pat Murray has 'never seen anything' like Troy Parrott's 'unbelievable' performance 
When you consider that Pat was on the terrace watching when Johnny Giles made his international debut against Sweden in 1959, that's some barometer

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Matthew Bradley: 'It's my job. As a free-taker, you take on that responsibility'
Matthew Bradley: 'It's my job. As a free-taker, you take on that responsibility'
As the county final match-winner for the second time in as many weeks, it’s safe to say Matthew Bradley has been to the fore as Aghabullogue completed a second hurling and football double in three years.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

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