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<p>Barry Walsh of Cork. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile</p>

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O'Brien replaces suspended Murphy as Cork U20s look to get back on track

Murphy started at midfield in Cork’s Munster U20 opener, whereas James O’Brien is named at corner-forward.

<p>Cork players dejected after the Meath loss. Pic: Tom Maher/Inpho</p>

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Plenty of positives for Cork, but there is still room for footballers to improve

<p>Cork hurler Niall O'Leary poses for a portrait during a Allianz National Hurling League Finals media event. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile</p>

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Cork's Niall O'Leary: At this level, any bit of silverware is huge

Allianz National Hurling League Finals Media Event

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Limerick v Cork in the National Hurling League Final: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

Cork City v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

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Cork City announce significant 'one-off' ticket price drop for Kerry FC's visit

Denise O'Sullivan 7/3/2026

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'We know Denise is world-class': Ward relieved to have O'Sullivan for crunch double-header

Chris Og Jones shoots defended by goalkeeper Sean Brennan 29/3/2026

S Patrick Kelly: New kickout trends leave Cork with a tricky dilemma between the posts: Doyle or Martin?

The Rebels have shown an impressive level of consistency and should target a place in the All-Ireland quarter-finals now.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Cork GAA chair: Decision to play both hurling league finals in Limerick on Sunday 'a shambles'

Cork GAA chair: Decision to play both hurling league finals in Limerick on Sunday 'a shambles'

Pat Horgan confirmed he asked Central Council on Saturday to consider making the county’s Division 1A hurling final against Limerick in TUS Gaelic Grounds a standalone game.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Meath v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2 Final

Royals tick another box as Cork look at bigger picture

Meath rounded out their spring by picking up silverware on Sunday.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Shauna Kelly with Michelle Davoren and Carla Rowe 29/3/2026

Ladies football: Dublin down despite win over Cork

Results elsewhere on Sunday mean the Metropolitans will be playing in Division 2 of the NFL in 2027.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Meath v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2 Final

Cork boss Cleary fumes at crucial referee call at the death of league decider with Meath

The Rebels came up short against the Royals at HQ on Sunday.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Eoghan Frayne lifts the trophy 29/3/2026

Cork v Meath: Royals reel in Rebels to take Division Two title

Meath's deconstruction of Pa Doyle’s kickout was the difference at Croke Park.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Despite rules breach, Ballincollig win will stand

Despite rules breach, Ballincollig win will stand

Ballincollig have been notified of their responsibility for this rule being adhered to and can now get set for their Super League final clash with Killester on April 12, shown live on TG4.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Cumber stars as UCC Glanmire seal Women's Super League final berth

Cumber stars as UCC Glanmire seal Women's Super League final berth

Coming down the stretch Glanmire commanded a 22-point lead and coach Scannell allowed his team take their foot off the gas.

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Double-chasing Ballincollig book Super League final with comfortable win over Eanna

Double-chasing Ballincollig book Super League final with comfortable win over Eanna

The Cork side were simply awesome in the second half and with their Irish players also stepping up to the mark they can now look forward to a trip to the National Basketball Arena on April 12

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Armagh v Kerry - Allianz Football League Division 1

O'Connor makes one Kerry change, Cleary reveals Cork hand

Meath have announced the same side that started last Sunday’s win over Offaly.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Tyrone v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork star Ian Maguire: 'Consistency has given us a huge psychological lift'

Cork midfield’s totem views promotion as a 'great launchpad' both for the championship around the corner and next year’s return to the League’s topflight

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Dara Giltinane celebrates scoring a try with Phelim Hennelly and Anluan White 25/3/2026

Munster Schools Junior Cup final: St Munchin's live to fight another day after pegging CBC back

Dara Giltinane’s try and Jack Goode’s conversion mean the schools will have to do it all over again after the Easter break.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Portugal v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

'It’s massive having Caoimhín for penalties': Hallgrímsson hails Cork man Kelleher's influence

Kelleher has saved three Premier League penalties since moving from Liverpool at the start of the season. He also denied Cristiano Ronaldo from the spot in Ireland’s visit to Portugal last October.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Barry Walsh celebrates scoring a goal 21/3/2026

Ben O'Connor clarifies Barry Walsh decision as U20 campaign kicks off

Walsh played the opening 35 minutes in the annihilation of Offaly at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday night, and was whipped off at half-time in cognisance of Wednesday’s U20 round-robin opener away to All-Ireland champions Tipperary.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Cork v Offaly - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Patrick Horgan: Two hurling league finals on the same bill? Utter madness

It makes obvious sense to have Clare and Dublin to play in Thurles, and to have Cork play Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Conor Meany on basketball: Top four dominance continues

Conor Meany on basketball: Top four dominance continues

Ballincollig’s win over Limerick Celtics was the closest first-round result.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Tyrone v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

Brian Hurley never lost belief that Cork would return to football's top flight

The Rebels booked promotion with a huge win in Omagh on Sunday.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Tyrone v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork vault last hurdle on long road back to Broadway

Brian Hurley’s extraordinary 66th-minute two-point bouncer was vital in the victory.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Cork v Offaly - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Ben O'Connor 'more delighted for Paudie Power than anyone else' after Cork beat Offaly

Cork scored six goals in their final round league game against Offaly but manager Ben O'Connor felt his side could have score "three or four more"

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Tyrone v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork edge Tyrone to seal promotion to Division 1 for first time in 10 years

Brian Hurley had been on the last Cork side to feature in the top-flight in 2016 and it was appropriate he would be instrumental to the achievement.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Cork v Offaly - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Dates, venues and throw-in times for hurling league Division 1A and 1B finals confirmed

Cork’s emphatic victory over Offaly and Limerick’s hard fought victory over Galway ensured the two Munster rivals will meet in the Division 1A decider, which was won by the Rebels in 2025.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Ben O'Connor 21/3/2026

'We’ll go down to Limerick and we will have a cut' - Cork boss Ben O'Connor ready for league final

A strong-looking Rebel team had far too much firepower for Offaly on Saturday.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Mark Donnelly and Sean French celebrate after the final whistle 29/11/2025

All-Ireland League round-up: Cork Constitution finish strong to beat Nenagh Ormond

Elsewhere Old Belvedere claimed an important 21-14 win over St Mary’s College at Ollie Campbell Park.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Barry Walsh scores a goal 21/3/2026

Six-goal Cork cruise past Offaly and into another Division 1A hurling league final

Attracting another healthy attendance of 19,653 to Leeside, it was an evening when a comfortable 12-point interval gap translated into an eventual 24-point margin.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Four-goal Cork march past Meath and into LGFA league Division 1 final

Four-goal Cork march past Meath and into LGFA league Division 1 final

Katie Quirke (two), Áine Terry O’Sullivan and Aimee Corocran goals sent the Rebels into the National League decider in their first season back after gaining promotion from Division 2.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Cork v Meath - Allianz Football League Division 2

No strangers to final day importance, Cork embark on most crucial journey in quite some time

Cork have never gone relaxed into the final weekend of league fare. They’ve always been stood at some cliff edge or another.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Cork v Kildare - Allianz Football League Division 2

Promotion perks: boosts and benefits on the line for Rebels in Omagh

The benefits of Cork ending 10 years away from Division 1 are clear to be seen but what are the additional, slightly more obscure perks of going up on Sunday? Here are five

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

PBC v St Munchin's - Pinergy Munster Rugby Boys Schools Senior Cup Final

'A special moment': PBC captain MacFarlane O'Shea basking in Senior Cup glory

PBC have moved one clear of rivals CBC on the honour roll and have done so in immaculate style.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Rían MacFarlane O'Shea celebrates with the trophy 18/3/2026

'Once-in-a-generation' PBC blow St Munchin's away to secure record 33rd Senior Cup crown

Pres swept through their seven games by scoring 363 points and allowing just 42. Their average score, 52, was higher than their total conceded across 490 minutes of rugby.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

'It's a championship game': Larry Tompkins stresses significance of Cork's promotion decider at Tyrone

'It's a championship game': Larry Tompkins stresses significance of Cork's promotion decider at Tyrone

John Cleary’s charges travel to Omagh this weekend knowing that a draw will return the county to the League’s topflight for the first time since 2016.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Bateman and Black make it three in a row for Quins

Bateman and Black make it three in a row for Quins

Favourites Quins had to come from behind for the victory.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Watch: PBC Cork gearing up for Munster Schools Senior Cup decider with St Munchin's

Watch: PBC Cork gearing up for Munster Schools Senior Cup decider with St Munchin's

Ger Burke will be aiming to add another title to the Pres roll of honour this week.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Cork v Kildare - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork in control with promotion on the line in Tyrone

The Rebels bounced back with an impressive win over Kildare on Saturday.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Ireland v Scotland - Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship

Praise for Jack Crowley after guiding Ireland to Triple Crown against Scotland

The Munster man produced his most authoritative and complete display in an Ireland jersey.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Dara Sheedy 15/2/2026

S Breakthrough star Dara Sheedy a player for Cork's 'present and future' says Cleary

The Bantry Blues man came off the bench in the opening round against Cavan and has made an impression since.

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Cork v Kildare - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork brimming with 'bring-it-on' vibes as Kildare romp leaves destiny in Rebels' hands

John Cleary’s charges are relishing the final-round trip to Omagh and of once again being in control of their promotion push.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Cork v Kildare - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork looking up after impressive bounce-back victory over Kildare

If the Rebels take even a point off Tyrone at Healy Park next weekend, they are promoted.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Ashling Thompson in action 13/2/2026

Blow for Cork as Ashling Thompson facing injury layoff

The Rebels star will have to undergo surgery after injuring an elbow against Kilkenny.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Cork City Squad Portraits 2026

Skipper Eva Mangan wants much more from Cork City - and herself

The 2026 Women’s Premier Division race begins this weekend, and City will be hoping to avoid a false start with Shamrock Rovers coming to town.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Poignant win as MTU Cork hurlers claim Darragh McCarthy cup

Poignant win as MTU Cork hurlers claim Darragh McCarthy cup

The Midlton player sadly passed away after an accident and the first anniversary of his passing was last week.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Jarlath Burns addresses congress after proceedings reconvene 28/2/2026

Roadshow no-show: Just 70 people attend GAA integration event at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

The size of the crowd at Cork stop and the number of questions left unanswered casts further doubt over the willingness of all stakeholders to deliver integration by the 2027 timeline

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Cork v Meath - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork boosted by return of defensive duo for Kildare clash

Forward Mark Cronin, who kicked 1-18 across Cork’s opening four wins, was another absent at Celtic Park two weeks ago, with manager John Cleary rating his chances of a return this weekend as only “50/50”.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Galway v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Patrick Horgan: Is it time to ask will Kilkenny emerge from Leinster this year?

The big headline was in Salthill this weekend where Galway beat the Cats by 18 points and scored 0-35 in doing so.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Ben O'Connor 7/3/2026

S John Fogarty: Ben O’Connor doesn’t need to know his Cork team just yet

The Rebels could set up a tasty A v B training match in Portugal this week.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day One

Fermoy's McCarthy family dream of more Cheltenham glory with Kopek Des Bordes

Kopek Des Bordes is back at Cheltenham for the Arkle a year after his success in the Supreme Novices Hurdle. "It'll take a fair horse to beat him," trainer Willie Mullins recently told owner Charlie McCarthy

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Aidan O'Connor in action 7/3/2026

Aidan O'Connor thrives as Limerick make statement against Cork

John Kiely praised O’Connor’s patience, perseverance, and the manner in which he is now pouncing on the opportunity afforded to him.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Mike Casey and Brian Hayes 7/6/2025

Patrick Horgan: Limerick and Cork have good reasons to go hard and go smart

Cork’s approach will be interesting, because it’ll show how they want to counteract Limerick. If they play three up, for instance, they’ll be trying to isolate the Limerick defenders rather than allowing them to back each other up and overlap

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Glen Rovers edge league champions Sars without Patrick Horgan and Cork stars

Glen Rovers edge league champions Sars without Patrick Horgan and Cork stars

Luke Horgan and Lee Quilligan were both excellent for the northsiders in exploiting the space down Sars’ left flank,

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Cork City v Bray Wanderers - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division

Cork City boss Robson fully aware of need for calm in heat of derby battle

Life is good for City, but what awaits on Friday night is a trip to St Colman's Park, where Fran Rockett's Cobh Ramblers will be hell-bent on bursting the league leaders' bubble.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

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

Cork Hurling Leagues guide: Sars v the Glen provides a tasty start to club hurling season

Cork's RedFM Hurling Leagues start with a bang Friday as county champions Sarsfields host Glen Rovers. Here's where all of the top hurling clubs stand heading into the new season.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

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