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John Cleary ahead of the match 19/4/2025
Confirmed: John Cleary staying on as Cork senior football boss
The Castlehaven man was ratified for another couple of seasons at Tuesday’s county board meeting.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

'The buzz of it is just brilliant': Katrina Mackey on her drive to continue camogie career
'The buzz of it is just brilliant': Katrina Mackey on her drive to continue camogie career
After the semi-final win over Waterford, in which Mackey contributed four points from play, manager Ger Manley revealed their nickname for the iconic full-forward: the GOAT.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Cork Hurling Championship Talking points: Premier Senior's Big Five continue to dominate
S Cork Hurling Championship Talking points: Premier Senior's Big Five continue to dominate
Sarsfields, St Finbarr’s, Midleton, Blackrock and the returning Glen Rovers have claimed any Seán Óg Murphy Cup that hasn’t fallen the way of Imokilly over the past ten years, and it seems unlikely that any other club will buck that trend over the coming weeks.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

John Cleary ahead of the match 19/4/2025
John Cleary expected to remain in charge of Cork senior footballers for 2026
The Cork County Board meet on Tuesday night where further light could be shed on the Castlehaven man’s future in the position.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Cobh Ramblers demolish Wexford to keep the pressure on Dundalk at the top
Cobh Ramblers demolish Wexford to keep the pressure on Dundalk at the top
Shane Griffin, Cian Coleman, and Cian Murphy were all on target during the first half with a James Crawford own goal rounding off the win.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Catch up on the weekend's GAA action in Cork
Catch up on the weekend's GAA action in Cork
Glen Rovers are up and running as they return to the PSHC.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Daniel Kearney 15/10/2023
Cork IAHC round-up: Sarsfields lay down marker with win over Youghal
Elsewhere Aghada and Kildorrery played out an incredible 1-22 to 2-19 draw in Caherlag on Sunday.

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

Ger Nash after the game 1/8/2025
Ger Nash not thinking about points but hoping for Cork City 'turning point'
It was a much more positive weekend for the Turner's Cross outfit. 

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

Brian Roche the difference as Bride Rovers gain revenge on Blarney in Cork SAHC
Brian Roche the difference as Bride Rovers gain revenge on Blarney in Cork SAHC
Blarney had gotten the better of Rovers in the semi-final of this competition the past two seasons, but this day belonged to the Rathcormac/Bartlemy outfit.

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

Dungourney start as they mean to go on with thrilling win against Mallow
Dungourney start as they mean to go on with thrilling win against Mallow
A second-half goal from Shane Hegarty was key to the victory at Castletownroche.

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

Cardiff City v Peterborough United - Sky Bet League One - Cardiff City Stadium
Brian Barry-Muprhy makes perfect start in charge of Cardiff with win over Darren Ferguson's Peterborough
In the battle between Jimmy Barry-Murphy's son and Alex Ferguson's son, the Cork man came out on top.

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

St Finbarrs' forwards too strong for Douglas in Cork Premier SHC opener despite Brian Hayes absence
St Finbarrs' forwards too strong for Douglas in Cork Premier SHC opener despite Brian Hayes absence
Ben Cunnigham would have 0-11 by the end, William Buckley got 0-7, while Jack Cahalane registered 1-2. It’s a forward line that will take some stopping in 2025.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Joshua Fitzpatrick celebrates with his teammates and the fans after scoring his side's first goal 1/8/2025
Josh Fitzpatrick's stunner sees Cork City end long winless run
Facing a Galway side suffering their fourth defeat on the spin must be factored into confidence levels, particularly as Sligo Rovers can re-establish the 11-point buffer if they beat Shelbourne on Saturday.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Clinical Sarsfields show their class against Fr O'Neill's to make perfect start to Cork Premier SHC
Clinical Sarsfields show their class against Fr O'Neill's to make perfect start to Cork Premier SHC
A big crowd saw the defeated county finalists and Munster champions secure the win after they emerged with a 14-point cushion.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Watch: Dean Brosnan on Glen Rovers bouncing back
Watch: Dean Brosnan on Glen Rovers bouncing back
The Blackpool club are back at the top table after a successful promotion bid.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Ger Nash 4/7/2025
Ger Nash clarifies comments about Dijksteel and imported players at Cork City
The Dutchman was left out of the team to face Sligo Rovers last week ahead of his St Mirren move. 

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Eoghan Connolly 20/7/2025
Tipperary-Cork to commence 2026 Munster SHC round-robin
Rebels set to host Limerick in second round.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Physicality key in making step up to PIHC ranks, insists Lisgoold's Liam O'Shea
Physicality key in making step up to PIHC ranks, insists Lisgoold's Liam O'Shea
Having progressed from Division 4, it was a year spent solidifying their place in Division 3, no bad preparation for the test that awaits them in the PIFC.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Ger Manley 26/7/2025
Cork camogie manager hits out at 'keyboard warriors' criticism of Rebels' senior hurlers
“The criticism is totally unfair,” he said. “We’re out five nights a week, the lads must be out seven."

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Shelbourne v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Cork City's Cathal O'Sullivan ruled out for several months with ACL injury
“We are all absolutely gutted for Cathal to have suffered this injury," City manager Ger Nash told the club's official website.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Watch: 'Welcome to Senior Hurling' -Watergrasshill's Seán Desmond ready to start tough group
Watch: 'Welcome to Senior Hurling' -Watergrasshill's Seán Desmond ready to start tough group
Therese O'Callaghan spoke to Desmond at the Cork County Hurling Championships launch in Mallow.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Carrie Dolan and Dervla Higgins celebrate 26/7/2025
'We have to right the wrongs of last year' - Galway out to go one better against Cork in finale
The Connacht outfit took care of Tipperary on Noreside on Saturday. 

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

General view of a Roscommon O'Neill's GAA football 22/1/2012
Adrigole start as they mean to go on against Glanworth 
The Beara men impressed in their opener at Coachford.

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

Kilshannig find all the answers in win over Newmarket
Kilshannig find all the answers in win over Newmarket
The promoted Premier Intermediate champions performed with intensity and purpose

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Corbett the Clyda talisman as Fermoy reeled in
Corbett the Clyda talisman as Fermoy reeled in
Fermoy had been eight points ahead and cruising.

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Cork hurling duo start as Barrs find feet after slow start
Cork hurling duo start as Barrs find feet after slow start
St Finbarr’s eventually saw off Clonakilty in their Cork Premier SFC opener

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Cork champions Castlehaven survive severe Mallow test
Cork champions Castlehaven survive severe Mallow test
The holders get their three-in-a-row bid off to winning start

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Goal-hungry Glanmire swift out of traps to beat Bandon
Goal-hungry Glanmire swift out of traps to beat Bandon
Bandon rallied in the second half of a highly entertaining Cork Premier IFC clash

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Powter injury concern, but dominant Douglas much too strong for Michael's
Powter injury concern, but dominant Douglas much too strong for Michael's
Douglas had little difficulty seeing off their neighbours in Premier senior opener

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Newcestown stem Valleys rally to take points in Cork Premier SFC opener
Newcestown stem Valleys rally to take points in Cork Premier SFC opener
Leading by seven points, the Carbery side saw that advantage whittled down 

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Cork v Dublin - ZuCar All-Ireland U18 A Ladies Football Championship Final
Carey stars as Cork claim 13th All-Ireland U18 ‘A’ crown
Aiming to bridge a three-year gap to their last title at this grade, Cork hit the ground running in this encounter.

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Semi-Finals Launch 22/7/2025
In numbers: Cork's camogie dominance and the story of those attempting to stop them
The 0-21 to 1-9 victory over Clare in Round 4 is as close as any team came of the Rebels in their four outings en-route to the All-Ireland semis.

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

'I would do anything to win another one' - Mark Collins sets sights on winning three-in-a-row with Castlehaven
'I would do anything to win another one' - Mark Collins sets sights on winning three-in-a-row with Castlehaven
Come throw-in on Saturday evening at Ovens, Castlehaven’s latest unbeaten stretch on the local scene will sit at 11 games and two years, nine months, and 24 days.

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Kelly the hero as Éire Óg get off the mark
Kelly the hero as Éire Óg get off the mark
While the Ovens side had moved four points ahead through Dylan Foley in the 51st minute, it proved to be their last score of the night.

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Cork City v Sligo Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Sligo stage second-half comeback to break Cork City hearts and push club closer to drop
This was the first time in Ger Nash’s reign that his team scored more than once but all the 2-0 lead triggered was a capitulation in keeping with their failings.

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Nemo class shines through as Ballincollig fall short in second-half
Nemo class shines through as Ballincollig fall short in second-half
Ballincollig began the second half of this Group 3 county championship opener 1-8 to 0-6 in front.

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Carrigaline have 'big belief' but must focus on first day out, insists O'Herlihy
Carrigaline have 'big belief' but must focus on first day out, insists O'Herlihy
Eyes fixed on an extended run into the latter stages of the competition? Chris O'Herlihy insists they can't afford to take their vision off the here and now. 

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Familiar look to Cork football as county championship throws in
Familiar look to Cork football as county championship throws in
It's as you were this time 12 months ago.

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Ger Nash 4/7/2025
Nash feels he now has Cork City group that are 'all-in' for 12-game survival mission
An eight-point gap can - and for Ger Nash and City, needs - to be closed to five, not stretched to 11 with a Sligo win. It's imperative for their hopes of remaining at the top-level of football in this country. 

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Tipperary All-Ireland Hurling Champions Homecoming
S Enda McEvoy: Tipp deliver thunderbolt, Cork's plight has seeped into the bone
Pundits got the All-Ireland final wrong for the right reasons. The outcome was unimaginable.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Kilshannig in no mood to halt momentum on return to senior ranks
Kilshannig in no mood to halt momentum on return to senior ranks
It’s now 2025. Kilshannig have risen to the Senior A football ranks in Cork. It’s air they haven’t breathed in over 30 years.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Dean Brosnan: 'Cork are the best team in the country, they just need to show it on the big day'
Dean Brosnan: 'Cork are the best team in the country, they just need to show it on the big day'
Brosnan, who won Munster SHC medals in 2017 and ‘18, said for Cork not to perform on Sunday must be “heartbreaking” for all involved.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Saoirse McCarthy 22/7/2025
'We will do everything to stop that from happening' - Saoirse McCarthy hopes Cork camogie learns from hurlers' loss
Unlike the men, the Cork women are chasing no famine-ending result. They are instead chasing a three-in-a-row of All-Irelands.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Tomás Collins and Kilmurry eager to earn their right to succeed at Intermediate A grade 
Tomás Collins and Kilmurry eager to earn their right to succeed at Intermediate A grade 
With championship on the horizon, it's a camp - now under the stewardship of Brian Harte following the departure of Cormac Linehan - that knows they have to earn their right to succeed at this elevated grade.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Cork v Derry - Allianz Football League Division 2
Lack of grass pitches for Cork inter-county teams 'mental', says Mark Collins
Collins said Cork results, especially at underage level, are "concerning".

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Malik Dijksteel and Callum McGregor 8/7/2025
Cork City sign Preston youngster on loan as Malik Dijksteel agrees to join St Mirren in January
“It’s very good to get it done. I’m buzzing to be here, and get started," said the 19-year-old midfielder, who featured as a substitute for Preston in their pre-season fixtures against Liverpool and Getafe recently.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Cork dejected 20/7/2025
S Kieran Shannon: Tactical failings and sideline decisions cost Cork their All-Ireland glory
Cork’s All-Ireland meltdown wasn’t bad luck — it was the result of flawed processes, tactical rigidity, and missed moments

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Shane Barrett and Willie Connors 20/7/2025
S A little voice in my head kept saying: 'Tipp on a run are like a stampede of raging bulls'
Cork fan Séamus Ó Tuama charts the Rebels' All-Ireland final heartbreak over the last two decades.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
S Seánie McGrath: Cork's second-half collapse raises big questions for Pat Ryan and his players
Cork’s All-Ireland dream crumbled in a ruthless Tipp second half — now comes the hard part: the reckoning

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Cork v Kerry - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final
State of Cork football: report says five-year plan failed to meet key objectives
Starkly, the published report also says there are not enough grass pitches available to inter-county teams in Cork to properly prepare, and there is a “worrying” downward trend in results at under age across Munster and beyond.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

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