Cork manager John Cleary has named a strong team for the McGrath Cup final against Kerry at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney on Saturday afternoon (1.30pm). The Rebels come into it on the back of a five-point loss to Limerick last weekend, albeit it was an experimental side. The Leesiders are going for a third McGrath … Read more
Coláiste An Spioraid Naoimh Bishopstown 0-19 Scoil Pól Kilfinane 0-16 Coláiste An Spioraid Naoimh Bishopstown had to dig deep, and then deeper again, but a composed final-quarter surge carried them past Scoil Pól Kilfinane and into the Corn Thomáis Mhic Choilm (U19 B schools HC) final. This was never comfortable at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh’s … Read more
Former Kerry star Colm Cooper believes the rivalry is still strong between old foes Kerry and Cork. The Kingdom have won the last 13 championship meetings with the Rebels across senior, U20 and minor. They have had a vice-like grip on this rivalry for some time now. You have to go back to May 2023 … Read more
Charleville manager Dominic Foley believes that Darragh Fitzgibbon’s equable temperament will stand him in good stead as he takes on the role of Cork hurling captain. Fitzgibbon’s appointment as skipper was announced on Wednesday. Having worked with him at club level in 2025 after taking on the Charleville job, Foley was immediately impressed with the … Read more
MTU Cork 2-20 Garda College 0-13 MTU Cork pushed on impressively in the second half to see off Garda College on Thursday night, topping Group B of the Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup. While the hosts’ half-time advantage was 0-11 to 0-10 – having almost fallen four points behind coming up to the break – they … Read more
The desire to make the Cork hurling panel came through clearly on Monday evening as Ben O’Connor’s triallists rewarded him with a late victory over Clare. The Banner team had the edge in experience. Eight players who started last year’s Munster championship draw figured for Brian Lohan’s men against one for Cork: Ethan Twomey. That … Read more
St Francis College, Rochestown 2-11 Intermediate School Killorglin 0-8 They had to go 25 minutes without a score in the second half at Mallow on Wednesday, but St Francis College of Rochestown more than earned their TUS Corn Uí Mhuirí semi-final spot. When Cathal Lowney pointed for the Cork side early in the second half, … Read more
UCC: 1-19 (1-3-13) Queen’s University Belfast: 2-14 (2-0-14) UCC have booked their spot in the 2026 Sigerson Cup quarter-finals following an impressive win over a fancied Queen’s University Belfast side at rain-soaked Abbotstown in Dublin on Wednesday night. Both sides came into this Round 2A encounter on the back of victories last week, but it … Read more
Douglas 0-16 (0-4-8) Nemo Rangers 1-7 (1-1-5) A battling Douglas performance saw them overcome Nemo Rangers in a disappointing McCarthy Insurance Division 1 football league clash. In a game that never ignited a much improved second-half display paved the way for the home side to secure the victory. The opening exchanges saw both teams play … Read more
St Michael’s 1-7 (1-1-5) St Finbarr’s 0-17 (0-3-11) It was always going to be a tall order for St Michael’s in their penultimate McCarthy Insurance Group Division 1 Football League clash, as they hosted St Finbarr’s in Mahon on Thursday evening without 11 regulars. That manager Pat Doyle was the only togged player not used … Read more