Ian Maguire to captain Cork senior footballers for the 2026 season

Maguire will take over the reins from Brian Hurley

CAPTAIN: Ian Maguire will captain Cork senior footballers for 2026. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Cork GAA have announced that St Finbarr's Ian Maguire has been appointed the captain of the Cork senior football team for the upcoming season taking over from Castlehaven's Brian Hurley.

Maguire previously captained the side from 2018-2021.

The midfielder made his first championship appearance for Cork in the All-Ireland series round four qualifier match against Sligo in 2014.

He has been a key member of John Cleary's side in recent years, making a formidable partnership with Colm O'Callaghan in midfield.

Cork GAA released a short statement on social media on Thursday evening confirming the news.

“Cork GAA is pleased to confirm that Ian Maguire of St Finbarr's has been appointed as captain of the Cork senior football team for the new season. We wish Ian and the Cork team and management every success in the year ahead.”

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