Six Cork players included in Ireland squad for key World Cup play-off in Czechia

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has named a 25-man squad for next Thursday’s World Cup play-off away to Czechia. There are six Cork players included: Caoimhín Kelleher, Jake O’Brien, John Egan, Alan Browne, Adam Idah and Chiedozie Ogbene.  Ireland’s Jake O’Brien. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne There are maiden call-ups for Luton Town keeper Josh Keeley … Read more

Soccer glory for Christians after keeper Harry Walsh makes two saves in penalty shootout

Christian Brothers College, Cork 1 Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, Claregalway  (CBC win 4-2 on penalties)  Christians were crowned 2026 FAI Schools Senior National Cup champions for the first time after beating Coláiste Bhaile Chláir in a penalty shootout in Mounthawk Park, Tralee. Calum Carroll scored the winning penalty after Finn Dalton, Donal O’Connor and Max Murphy … Read more

Promising playmaker Cathal O’Sullivan leaves Cork City for Preston North End

Cork City playmaker Cathal O’Sullivan has joined Preston North End in the Championship. The Irish underage international joined City as a 12-year-old, having started his career with Leeside United. O’Sullivan, who just turned 19, is out of contract with the Leesiders since last November, having made his professional debut in 2023. He was selected in … Read more

CBC celebrate Munster FAI Schools U19 Senior Cup final success with victory over Douglas

Christian Brothers College, Cork (CBC) 1  Douglas Community School 1  (CBC win 5-3 on penalties after extra time) Christian Brothers College, Cork triumphed over Douglas Community School on penalties to claim their first Munster FAIS Senior Cup, the U19 Munster FAI Schools Soccer Cup. Harry Walsh was the hero on the day for Christians as … Read more

Leeside loses another soccer legend as Barry Notley passes away unexpectedly

There was widespread sadness in Cork football circles following the passing of former Cork Celtic player Barry Notley, who died suddenly at his home in Blackrock on Friday morning at the age of 75. Barry belonged to a special generation of cross-channel footballers who came to Leeside during the game’s golden era and left a … Read more

Rockmount beat Waterford to advance to Munster Senior final against either Cork City or Kerry

Rockmount are through to the Munster Senior Cup final for the third time in six seasons and everyone around the club is buzzing says manager Jason Purcell. The Northsiders had to do it the hard way by twice coming from behind against Waterford FC at Ben Wadding Park, before seeing off their far away rivals … Read more

Cobh Ramblers tyro Kai O’Neill becomes third generation to represent town at senior level

On a blustery evening at St Colman’s Park, the opening game of the 2026 season did not go as planned for Cobh Ramblers.  The result was disappointing but there was genuine pride in young striker Kai O’Neill making his senior debut, continuing a family legacy that stretches back nearly a century. He became the third … Read more