Galway were Cork’s opponents in their last All-Ireland final win back in 2005. They were strong favourites to retain Liam MacCarthy and never looked like being caught on that glorious September afternoon in Croke Park. Three years later at Semple Stadium, the Rebels survived Donal Óg Cusack’s sending-off and a masterclass from Joe Canning, on … Read more
There have been many people all over this country that has shown incredible commitment both on and off GAA pitches, but luckily, on Leeside, we have still have many giving voluntary time for the future of the sport. Enter Kieran ‘Fraggy’ Murphy of Sarsfields who last year was one of the main coaches that guided … Read more
UCC: 3-16 (3-3-10) DCU: 1-20 (1-6-8) UCC came good to dethrone reigning champions DCU in a classic Sigerson Cup match at the DCU Sportsground on Wednesday night. Paul O’Keeffe’s side contributed to a highly entertaining quarter-final encounter in what was a game for the ages. UCC recovered from a couple of setbacks including coming back … Read more
UL comfortably see off UCC to reach Fitzgibbon Cup semi-finals Irish Examiner Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup: University of Galway triumph in Belfield Gaa.ie Limerick hurling stars impress as University of Limerick see off UCC in Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final limerickleader.ie Darragh McCarthy scores 0-9 in UL’s Fitzgibbon Cup victory over UCC The 42 Cork Star Sent Off As UL Juggernaut … Read more
MTU Cork 2-15 DCU Dóchas Éireann 4-13 MTU Cork’s hopes of Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup glory came to an end as they lost out at home to DCU Dóchas Éireann in Wednesday’s quarter-final. While the hosts had a great start with an unanswered 1-2, their visitors replied with a pair of goals and the game … Read more
Cork’s Allianz Division 2 Football League clash with Louth this weekend has been moved from Ardee to Drogheda. The Rebels were due to lock horns with the reigning Leinster winners on Sunday at DEFY Páirc Mhuire, but due to the weather conditions, a decision was made on Wednesday afternoon to move the game to Integral … Read more
The Cork minor footballers claimed All-Ireland glory in 2019. One of their key players and was considered a rising star at the time was Nemo Rangers’ Patrick Campbell. He played in the forward department seven years ago in Croke Park when the Rebels defeated Galway in the final on a scoreline of 3-20 to 3-14. … Read more
Cork’s win over Waterford may have bordered on the routine, but it is one that will be banked with real satisfaction given how unforgiving Division 1A has become since its reduction. Relegation once felt like a remote threat for the top sides, but it’s far more cutthroat under the new format. Two from seven will … Read more
Cork manager John Cleary has confirmed that defender Seán Brady will miss the next few weeks due to a hand injury. The Ballygarvan player suffered the injury during the Allianz Division 2 Football League win over Cavan on Sunday afternoon at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Brady had to cry off after 59 minutes. The Rebels … Read more
Not bad for starters, not bad at all. The Cork hurlers, under the baton of a new management team, began their voyage of rediscovery in the aftermath of how disappointingly the previous season had ended. Driving down the Centre Park Road last Sunday for the league opener against Waterford one could easily have been back … Read more