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'When homegrown players achieve, that's the real inspiration': Ballinora chair on the important things in GAA
S 'When homegrown players achieve, that's the real inspiration': Ballinora chair on the important things in GAA
A first ever Muskerry U21 A football title was also secured last year while a historic fifth Muskerry Junior A hurling title in a row was lifted just under two weeks ago.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Gaelic Writers Association Awards 2025
Cork football great Larry Tompkins opens up on rare cancer diagnosis and recovery
Cork football great Larry Tompkins reflects on his 18-month battle with a rare lung cancer and the fight to stay positive

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

GAA county champions 2025: every winner in hurling and football throughout the country
GAA county champions 2025: every winner in hurling and football throughout the country
After another busy and dramatic weekend of championship action, this is how it all shook out from Kerry to Donegal.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Cork's southside is blue and no-one can gainsay that, Buttevant at last and arise Knocknagree
S Cork's southside is blue and no-one can gainsay that, Buttevant at last and arise Knocknagree
Cork GAA talking points: The Barrs lost one competitive fixture all year. Any arguments? What time does the day start in Knocknagree? And now that Buttevant have cracked the glass ceiling, can they flourish in Munster?

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

How do you explain the magnitude of Knocknagree’s rise to Cork football's top tier?
How do you explain the magnitude of Knocknagree’s rise to Cork football's top tier?
“You need a bit of luck, but you need a big buy-in. We have a great culture, we have a great respect between one another. Players will go to hell and back for us."

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Whitechurch retain Seandún Junior A hurling title in narrow win over Na Piarsaigh 
Whitechurch retain Seandún Junior A hurling title in narrow win over Na Piarsaigh 
Lehane put Na Piarsiagh back in the driving seat with his second point in the 55th minute, before the scene was set for a dramatic finalé.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

As it happened: St Finbarr's and Knocknagree claim county glory on dramatic day of finals
As it happened: St Finbarr's and Knocknagree claim county glory on dramatic day of finals
The Nemo and the Barrs battling to follow Knocknagree's success earlier in the day.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

'I can’t believe it' says Buttevant captain after ending 99-year wait for county glory
'I can’t believe it' says Buttevant captain after ending 99-year wait for county glory
Mark Lenahan was honoured to accept the Dónal Hurley Cup for their Cork Premier JFC victory over St Nick’s in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Cork v Galway - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A
Dáire O’Leary and Brian O’Sullivan recalled as Ben O'Connor makes mark on Cork squad
Counties are permitted to return to collective training on November 21, with one non-field-based meeting permitted before then.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Evan O'Connor's dramatic two-pointer secures third successive Carrigdhoun JAFC title for Ballygarvan
Evan O'Connor's dramatic two-pointer secures third successive Carrigdhoun JAFC title for Ballygarvan
Ray O’Halloran was another hero for the victors, scoring 1-4 from play.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Aghinagh and Donoughmore will meet again as Muskerry Junior A Football final ends in draw
Aghinagh and Donoughmore will meet again as Muskerry Junior A Football final ends in draw
Aghinagh, looking to secure the Muskerry title for the second time in their history, thought their name was on the silverware when they were four points ahead with 12 minutes remaining.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Buttevant end 99-year wait for county glory with impressive win over St Nick's
Buttevant end 99-year wait for county glory with impressive win over St Nick's
The North Cork club have made new history after a deserved success in this final on Saturday at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Nemo Rangers land Seandun Junior A football title after thriller with Mayfield
Nemo Rangers land Seandun Junior A football title after thriller with Mayfield
It took some time for both teams to find their feet though, but once they did the game hardly let up for 64 minutes.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Watch: Barr's star Ian Maguire on narrow margins, new rules and having 'a crack off' another county final 
Watch: Barr's star Ian Maguire on narrow margins, new rules and having 'a crack off' another county final 
The Cork midfielder will face old rivals Nemo Rangers in his fifth senior county decider on Leeside this weekend.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Cork Premier SFC preview: In-form Blues can shade southside showdown
Cork Premier SFC preview: In-form Blues can shade southside showdown
The Barr's are attempting to beat Nemo in the decider for the first time. 

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Cork previews: Knocknagree have class to finally get over the line
Cork previews: Knocknagree have class to finally get over the line
The O’Connors, Anthony, Denis R, and Niall, and the McSweeneys, Eoghan and Michael, can get Knocknagree over the line at the third attempt.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Kieran Shannon: Jimmy Barry-Murphy still sprinkling some football magic 
S Kieran Shannon: Jimmy Barry-Murphy still sprinkling some football magic 
Of all the illustrious names that have excelled in both football and hurling, Barry-Murphy is the dual star that shines brightest. 

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Hanlon backs Buttevant's attacking unit to deliver on big stage
Hanlon backs Buttevant's attacking unit to deliver on big stage
1926. That was the last time a Buttevant team won an adult county football championship. That's 99 years, and an awful long time for a club to be waiting. 

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Back-to-basics approach has Ian Maguire enjoying football again
Back-to-basics approach has Ian Maguire enjoying football again
The Barrs midfielder is preparing to face Nemo Rangers in the Cork decider once more. 

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Cork SFC final: New rules have cleared the stage for footballers like Mark Cronin
Cork SFC final: New rules have cleared the stage for footballers like Mark Cronin
"We're kind of slowly getting back towards the skills first and then you can work on fitness after."

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Watch: Nemo's Alan O'Donovan on Nemo's new dimension and Barr's rivalry 
Watch: Nemo's Alan O'Donovan on Nemo's new dimension and Barr's rivalry 
Therese O'Callaghan speaks with the Nemo stalwart ahead of the Cork Premier SFC final against St Finbarr's. 

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Watch: Brian Hayes on Barrs heritage, balancing dual fronts and Nemo challenge
Watch: Brian Hayes on Barrs heritage, balancing dual fronts and Nemo challenge
The Cork senior hurling star will line out in the Cork SFC final on Sunday. 

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Nemo's 'driving force' Cronin has benefitted from becoming Cork mainstay, insists O'Dwyer
Nemo's 'driving force' Cronin has benefitted from becoming Cork mainstay, insists O'Dwyer
Nemo Rangers boss Robbie O’Dwyer reckons there is a definite correlation between Mark’s Cronin's now first-team status with Cork and his increased influence on the club stage.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Ruairi Keating scores a penalty 28/3/2025
Ruairi Keating takes next step on road to Cork City return ahead of FAI Cup final 
City striker Keating ruptured his Achilles earlier this year but could feature at the Aviva Stadium on November 9. 

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Watch: Mark Cronin on new rules, Nemo's season so far, and another St Finbarr's meeting
Watch: Mark Cronin on new rules, Nemo's season so far, and another St Finbarr's meeting
Therese O'Callaghan chats to Mark Cronin, Nemo Rangers, before the Cork Premier SFC final against St Finbarr's.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

'It would be great to finish off on a high': Brian Hayes hoping to end hectic year with county medal
'It would be great to finish off on a high': Brian Hayes hoping to end hectic year with county medal
The 24-year-old is happy to reflect on a year that has seen him nominated for hurler of the year and might yet deliver a third county medal.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Corn UĂ­ MhuirĂ­ team-by-team guide, and the starlets to watch out for, in Munster Colleges SFC
S Corn UĂ­ MhuirĂ­ team-by-team guide, and the starlets to watch out for, in Munster Colleges SFC
Will Kerry's hegemony continue in Munster Colleges SFC? Tralee CBS probably start favourites, but the challenge to the Kingdom's finest is growing.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Neptune make change after disastrous start
Neptune make change after disastrous start
Zyon Dobbs has made way with Roti Ware linked to a Cork move.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Watch: 'You couldn't say enough about the man' - Robbie O'Dwyer pays tribute to Philly Ryan
Watch: 'You couldn't say enough about the man' - Robbie O'Dwyer pays tribute to Philly Ryan
The Nemo Rangers boss, who is preparing his side for another county final this weekend, worked with the late Tipperary manager at Clonmel Commercials. 

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Sarsfields v Midleton - Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
Nobody wrote them off but Sars survived big build-up
Every conversation on the run into Sunday’s Cork hurling final concluded that Sars could not possibly come off second best.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Sarsfields v Midleton - Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
S Power and the glory: final win the end of an emotional journey for Sars
The Riverstown outfit got the job done against Midleton.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Sarsfields celebrate winning 19/10/2025
S Cork SHC final: Sarsfields blend youth and experience to lift title
The Riverstown men had too much for Midleton on Sunday.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Super League Talking Points: Panic stations in Neptune while Killester women stifle Brunell
Super League Talking Points: Panic stations in Neptune while Killester women stifle Brunell
Neptune have the fifth best offense by points per game at 90.7 but their defense is horrendous so far giving up 111.7 a game which is 15 points a game worse than the 2nd worst defense in the league

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Sarsfields v Midleton - Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
'A bridge too far': Injuries and errors hurt Midleton in Cork decider
Midleton were missing key players Eoin Moloney and Conor Lehane, while Ross O'Regan was carrying an injury. 

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

James Sweeney celebrates after scoring his side's first goal of the match 19/10/2025
Sars dominate Midleton to claim Cork hurling crown
Sarsfields have won their second Cork Premier SHC title in three years, and their eighth in all. Though it was against a Midleton side who were a shadow of themselves.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Senior fellows: Ballinhassig upwardly mobile after impressive Premier IHC final win over Ballincollig
Senior fellows: Ballinhassig upwardly mobile after impressive Premier IHC final win over Ballincollig
Ger Collins led the way against the Ballincollig challenge at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Jack O'Connor is challenged by Tadgh O'Leary 19/10/2025
As it happened: Sarsfields claim Cork Premier SHC title after Midleton showdown
The first win of the day has gone the way of Ballinhassig. Now we switch our focus to the Premier SHC final clash of Midleton and Sarsfields. 

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Sars skipper O’Sullivan plotting county final success from behind enemy lines
Sars skipper O’Sullivan plotting county final success from behind enemy lines
The Sarsfields stalwart is living in Midleton, where he's happy to see his young sons hurl.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Cork v Clare - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
No separating Na Piarsaigh and Whitechurch as McDonnell earns final replay
After a tough afternoon's work, the sides will have to do it all again in the Seandún JAHC decider. 

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Cork GAA postpones Páirc Uí Chaoimh double-header as weather forces fixture changes
Cork GAA postpones Páirc Uí Chaoimh double-header as weather forces fixture changes
Cork GAA has postponed Saturday’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh hurling finals due to severe weather, with new fixtures confirmed for October 25

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Cobh Ramblers v Finn Harps - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division
Managerial uncertainty lingers over Cobh ahead of playoff
Ramblers face Treaty in the First Division playoffs on Friday.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Watch: Midleton boss Micheál Keohane on facing familiar foes Sars in Cork hurling decider
Watch: Midleton boss Micheál Keohane on facing familiar foes Sars in Cork hurling decider
The Magpies manager spoke to Therese O'Callaghan ahead of their Co-op SuperStores Premier SHC final clash with Sarsfields.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Sars will turn up, can Midleton plug gaps?
Sars will turn up, can Midleton plug gaps?
If Conor Lehane doesn’t feature, will Micheál Keohane be tempted to fill that talent and experience deficit by handing Luke O’Farrell his first start since the second round of group action? 

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Seánie McGrath: Sars are so fine-tuned, so dialed in — that's testament to Crowley and Co
S Seánie McGrath: Sars are so fine-tuned, so dialed in — that's testament to Crowley and Co
From Aghabullogue’s rise to Sars and Midleton’s showdown, Cork’s hurling finals capture the passion, pressure and pride of club sport

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Cork previews: Castlelyons to shade the weekend's choice final
Cork previews: Castlelyons to shade the weekend's choice final
The expectation was for Bride Rovers to be here, not so in the case of Castlelyons.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Tommy O'Connell aiming to brew Midleton success after swapping finance for flat whites
Tommy O'Connell aiming to brew Midleton success after swapping finance for flat whites
O'Connell's Midleton face Sarsfields in the Cork Premier SHC final on Sunday. "We believe if we're at 100% that we can beat anyone in Ireland," said the Cork hurler. 

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Kilbrittain crowned Cork Premier Junior champions after pulsating Glen Rovers clash 
Kilbrittain crowned Cork Premier Junior champions after pulsating Glen Rovers clash 
Inspirational captain Philip Wall is the proud new owner of the Jimmy O’Mahony Cup, and his club will play in the Intermediate A grade in 2026.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Ballinhassig are back at the big show, now it's about seizing the opportunity
Ballinhassig are back at the big show, now it's about seizing the opportunity
Sunday, against Ballincollig, another generation of kids will begin to see what’s possible, get to wonder at how far they can raise the bar when they get the call. 

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Watch: Conor Lehane on learning lessons, keeping composure and Midleton's strength in depth
Watch: Conor Lehane on learning lessons, keeping composure and Midleton's strength in depth
The Magpies dangerman will now sit out the Cork hurling decider with Sars.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

'It's the culture of the school' - Bride v Castlelyons a St Colman's reunion
'It's the culture of the school' - Bride v Castlelyons a St Colman's reunion
The better part of two centuries on from its opening, the status of St Colman’s as a hurling nursery for the surrounding areas is as strong as ever.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

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