Cork boss John Cleary was delighted with his side’s resilience as they kicked the last eight scores to beat Cavan in their opening Allianz Division 2 Football League encounter. The Rebels defeated Cavan on a scoreline of 0-24 to 2-17 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday afternoon. Cork looked like they would end up … Read more
For a first outing in the league as Cork manager, Ben O’Connor could scarcely have wished for things to go better. While he accepted that it was far from a Waterford championship 15 that his side had overcome, the Newtownshandrum man was pleased with how Cork approached the task and ensured they got on top … Read more
Glad of the win. Almost more glad to have the game out of the way. No more ‘first of this’ and ‘first of that’ chat. The tape has officially been cut on the era of Ben. And there’s no one happier than the new boss himself to see the scissors put away. “There was a … Read more
Cork 3-25 Waterford 1-17 Cork’s defence of the Allianz Hurling League title opened with a comfortable victory over Waterford at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday afternoon. A crowd of 20,464 was present for Ben O’Connor’s first game in charge at the venue – the fourth successive ‘regular’ home league game to have a crowd … Read more
By its very nature now, with the league so closely linked to the championship, especially for teams in Divisions 2 and 3, the football league has been compelling viewing for the last three years. That is, until a certain stage of the competition. I remember a host of teams pulling up the handbrake last spring … Read more
When Gary Keegan appeared on Off the Ball during the week, it was inevitable that he would be asked for his opinion on what happened to Cork in the second half of the All-Ireland final last July. Keegan wasn’t in Croke Park that afternoon as he was on duty with the British and Irish Lions … Read more
No social media, no fear, no playing it down: Ben O’Connor speaks his mind Irish Examiner Cork Senior Hurling team to play Waterford has been announced Cork GAA Cork hurlers name team for Ben O’Connor’s opening league clash with Waterford echolive.ie Cork vs Waterford League Clash Sets the Tone for 2026 Campaign wlrfm.com New Cork hurling boss Ben O’Connor … Read more
Cork hurling manager Ben O’Connor regards new performance coach Gerry Hussey as the best in the business. While the new boss – who takes charge of the county in the league for the first time with the visit of Waterford to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh tomorrow (3.45pm) – had not previously worked with the Galway … Read more
Cork manager John Cleary has named his team for the opening Allianz Division 2 Football League encounter this weekend. The Rebels will hope to start on a positive note when they take on Cavan on Sunday afternoon at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh with throw-in at 1.30pm. There are no new faces down to start with … Read more
FOOTBALL FOCUS: Cork have been absent from Division 1 since 2016. Securing promotion to the top tier this spring would be a psychological boost ahead of championship but also important for the medium-term development of Cork football. In that regard, the first three games are absolutely crucial, at home to Cavan, then away to Louth … Read more