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Cork SFC: Fourth time lucky for Nemo Rangers as they edge past St Finbarr's
Nemo Rangers 1-19 St Finbarr's 2-12 Nemo Rangers are the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football champions for the first time since 2022 after edging passed rivals St Finbarr’s in front of 7,054 spectators at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. This comes on the back of three consecutive final defeats, with this victory going down as the club’s 24th overall success.
Cork City have eight players on the PFA First Division Team of the Year
Eight Cork City players have been named in the PFA Ireland Men's First Division Team of the Year as voted for by the players. Conor Brann, Fiacre Kelleher, Charlie Lyons, Conor Drinan, Cillian Murphy, Hans Mpongo, Ruairi Keating, and Sean Maguire have all been selected. Bray Wanderers duo Alain Kizenga and Ben McCormack and Louis Dignam of UCD complete the set.
Bray edge past 10-man Kerry in cagey play-off first leg
Updated / Saturday, 24 Oct 2026 22:05 Richard Ferizaj nabbed a crucial goal Goals from Richard Ferizaj and Ben McCormack gave Bray Wanderers a 2-1 first-leg victory over Kerry in their SSE Airtricity Men's First Division promotion play-off semi-final at Mounthawk Park. Paul Heffernan's side came through the pouring rain and howling winds to take a lead back to the Carlisle Grounds, with the second leg to come on Tuesday evening.
Ireland U21 qualifier to be decided in Cork with Finland heading to Turner’s Cross
The Munster FA Turner’s Cross Stadium will host the second of the Republic of Ireland U21s crucial Euro 2027 play-off second leg with Finland. Jim Crawford’s side are aiming to qualify for their first major tournament after near misses in their last two qualifying cycles and their season will be defined by the game in Cork. The first leg of their tie with Finland will take place in the Tammelan Stadion in Tampere on Friday, November 13, at 4.15pm Irish time.
Cobh Ramblers season review: Disappointment will linger across winter of regret
Cobh Ramblers' season ended with a whimper instead of a bang as their play-off push ended with a defeat to Treaty United at the Markets Field on the final day. Fran Rockett and his players had to win while hoping for other results to go their way, on a night and season that ended with the club sixth in the table. The damage was done long before the players stepped on the bus to Limerick, with the defeat to Kerry in their final home game inflicting the most damage.
Cork to host UEFA Regions’ Cup fixtures this month with Munster FA representing Ireland
The Munster Football Association will represent Ireland at the UEFA Regions’ Cup this November, with all three Group 8 fixtures set to be played at the Munster FA Turner’s Cross Stadium in Cork. The fixtures will run from November 1st to 7th and this competition involves ties with Uzda of Belarus, Malta, and Split of Croatia. The team will be led by Rockmount manager Jason Purcell and it features a number of local faces from a number of clubs in the Munster Senior League and Cork AUL.
Cork City defender Charlie Lyons leaves the club
Cork City are building for 2027 without former club captain Charlie Lyons and physio Isaac Coppel, who both left the club recently. The departures come as the club counts down to a return to the Premier Division as they look to go up and shed their status as a yo-yo side that goes up and down every second year. Cork City have been in this position since the 2020 season and have never stayed up after gaining promotion.
Eoin O'Leary brace decisive as Glen Rovers end 10-year wait in Cork
Patrick Horgan hit eleven points as the Glen Rovers overcame St. Finbarr's in the Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship final in front of 19,041 spectators at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The Cork stalwart collected his third county medal and the club’s 28th title overall, their first since 2016.
Cobh Ramblers miss out on First Division playoffs as season ends on poor note at Treaty United
There will be no playoff football St Colman’s Park this autumn after Cobh Ramblers lost to Treaty United at the Markets Field. The club finish the season in sixth place – their campaign undone by second-half goals from Dare Kareem and Jason Oyenuga in Limerick on a night that also saw Brendeán Frahill sent off late on.
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Cobh Ramblers must beat Treay on final day to have any hope of making play-offs
After 10 months and 35 games, Cobh Ramblers’ season comes down to tonight’s meeting with Treaty United at the Markets Field (kick-off 7.45pm). Fran Rockett and his players have to win and hope other results go their way if they are to sneak into the play-offs on the final day. Cobh will make the journey to Limerick stunned after going down to Kerry last week at St Colman’s Park, a loss that propelled Colin Healy’s side up to fourth.
Republic Of Ireland ease past Kazahstan to make it four wins from four games in Pairc Ui Chaoimh
Republic Of Ireland 4 Kazakhstan 0 (Ireland win 12-0 on aggregate) Denise O’Sullivan was on target as the Republic of Ireland continued their World Cup qualifying journey with a 4-0 victory over Kazakhstan at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday night. It finished 12-0 on aggregate and this sets up a two legged meeting with Poland in December, with the winner of that tie progressing through to the tournament finals next summer in Brazil.
Ireland treating Kazakhstan game in Páirc Uí Chaoimh as a 'cup final' says Megan Connolly
Megan Connolly says the Republic of Ireland will treat tonight’s Women’s World Cup play-off semi-final second leg with Kazakhstan as a cup final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7.30pm. The Turner’s Cross native is targeting a big finish as the Girls in Green look to see out the tie in style after their 8-0 victory in Astana last Friday.
Clinical Cobh blitz St Nick's to set up Premier Junior Football final with Canovee
Cobh powered through to the Premier JFC final with a comprehensive victory over St Nick’s on Saturday evening in Carrigtwohill. The East Cork side enjoyed a spread of scorers in a game that saw Adam Lynch, Evan Cummins, and Diarmuid Kearney hit the back of the net and Eoin Cullimore register seven points. Cobh will face Canovee in the decider at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh following their victory over Inniscarra on Friday evening.
Cobh Ramblers falter on the biggest night of all at home to Kerry
Cobh Ramblers 0 Kerry 2 Cobh Ramblers manager Fran Rockett says his team ‘didn’t turn up’ as their play-off hopes took a major blow with a defeat to Kerry at St Colman’s Park on Friday night.. A win would have all but secured a top five finish, but now the club need to win on the final day in Limerick against Treaty United while hoping other results go their way around the league.
Cobh Ramblers head to Kerry hoping to clinch playoff spot
Cobh Ramblers could secure a play-off spot this evening if they defeat Kerry FC at St Colman's Park in their final home game of the regular season, kick-off 7:45pm. Fran Rockett and his players need to win and hope other results go their way involving other fixtures around the league, otherwise it will go down to the final day to see who finishes in the top five. The other key games for Cobh include Athlone Town and Treaty United in Lissywollen and UCD and Longford Town at the Belfield Bowl.
Ireland U21s clinch a Euro play-off spot with a superb performance and win over England
Republic Of Ireland 3 England 1 The Republic of Ireland came from behind to defeat England and qualify for the play-offs for Euro 2027 in one of the greatest night's ever seen at the Munster FA Turner’s Cross Stadium on Tuesday. A sold-out crowd witnessed a classic encounter that opened with Tyler Dibling giving the reigning European champions an early lead and the home side responding with a Tommy Lonergan brace and a solo effort from Conor McManus.
Ireland U21s face England at sold-out Turner's Cross in crucial qualifier clash
The Republic of Ireland U21s must beat England at a sold-out Munster FA Turner’s Cross Stadium this evening to secure a Euro 2027 play-off spot, 6pm. This is their final fixture in a campaign that looked all but over before the autumn international window, and since revived with victories over Slovakia and Kazakhstan. The Boys in Green now need one more victory against the reigning European champions, who have already qualified for next summer’s tournament.
England U21 manager Lee Carsley ‘really proud’ of Cork and Irish heritage
England U21 manager Lee Carsley is proud of his Cork and Irish heritage as he gets his team ready to face the Republic of Ireland at the Munster FA Turner’s Cross Stadium this evening in a Euro 2027 qualifying game. The Birmingham born coach even wore the green jersey during his playing career – declaring through his grandmother Jo Cambridge (née Wiseman) from Coach Road near Dunmanway.
Ireland and Israel play out a one all draw in Serbia
Republic Of Ireland 1 Israel 1 Ireland closed out the October international window with a disappointing draw with Israel in Serbia on Sunday night The Boys in Green were designated as the home side, and their night involved a penalty from Troy Parrott and their opponents equalising through Dor Peretz at the start of the second half.
Cobh Ramblers playoff push back on track with dominant display in Bray
Cobh Ramblers produced their best performance of the season to defeat Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds and keep their play-off dream in their own hands. Fran Rockett’s side burst out of the traps and led 3-0 at the break through goals from Rhys Gourdie, Cian Coleman and Jordan Adeyemi. Jonas Stjernberg rubber-stamped the win during the second half. The club is now back up to fourth after slipping down to fifth with the draw against Athlone Town last week.
Cobh Ramblers under pressure to get result against Bray as play-off race enters final weeks
Under pressure Cobh Ramblers will need to get a result against Bray Wanderers this evening at the Carlisle Grounds if they want to stay in the play-off conversation, kick-off 7:45pm. Their destiny is in their own hands but they are in a battle with UCD, Kerry, Longford Town, Athlone Town, and Wexford to finish in the top five. Fran Rockett's side are in fifth, with nine points separating third and eighth.
Ireland let a two goal lead slip and end up with a share of the points against Austria
Republic Of Ireland 2 Austria 2 The Republic of Ireland had to settle for a draw with Austria after letting a two goal slip in their UEFA Nations League clash at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday night. Troy Parrott got the goals and Adam Idah an assist, on a night torn apart by two late strikes from the visitors. The result leaves the Boys in Green third in the group, level on points with Kosovo, with a game to come on Sunday against Israel in Serbia.
Local identity is key for Bandon soccer revival in the Munster Senior League
Bandon are thriving in the Munster Senior League Second Division after going down last season, and everyone involved at the club has their sights firmly set on promotion. The team could not have asked for a better start – they returned to action in August and won their first four games by an aggregate score of 17-4. They also progressed in the Keane Cup despite losing narrowly to Ringmahon Rangers, with that result overturned over issues involving player registration.
Ireland's U21 European Championship hopes alive after seven-goal thriller at Turner's Cross
The Ireland U21s needed an 86th-minute penalty from Tommy Lonergan to see off Kazakhstan at the Munster FA Turner’s Coss Stadium and bring their European Championship qualifying campaign down to the final game. The Boys in Green now need England to get a result against Slovakia on Friday, and get something themselves from their meeting with Lee Carsley’s side in Cork next Tuesday.
Idah plays his part with a goal, while Kelleher proves his worth once again with three great second half saves
Israel 0 Republic Of Ireland 3 Cork's Adam Idah was on target as the Republic of Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 in the UEFA Nations League in Debrecen, Hungary on Sunday night The Douglas native got the second during a burst that saw the Boys in Green score three times in 12 minutes, with Troy Parrott and Jack Moylan also getting in on the action.
Cobh Ramblers battle back in six-goal thriller with Athlone Town
Cobh Ramblers manager Fran Rockett admits he was disappointed after his side overturned a two-goal deficit to draw with Athlone Town at St. Colman’s Park. The club trailed 3-1 midway through the second half and they managed to salvage a point with well-worked efforts from Jordan Adeyemi and Callum Honohan.
Cobh Ramblers face play-off rivals Athlone Town in massive game at St Colman’s Park
Cobh Ramblers will aim to get back to winning ways this evening when they face Athlone Town at St. Colman’s Park, kick-off 7:45pm. This follows a dramatic night that saw the club’s five game unbeaten run come to an end with a convincing 3-1 defeat to Wexford at Ferrycarrig Park. The Ramblers are still in fourth despite the result with 45 points collected.
Ireland begin Nations League campaign with another first game loss, this time against Kosovo
Kosovo 1 Republic Of Ireland 0 The Republic of Ireland opened their Nations League campaign with a frustrating defeat to Kosovo in Pristina on Thursday night. Caoimhin Kelleher, John Egan, Jake O’Brien, Chiedozie Ogbene, and Adam Idah all featured on a night decided by a goal in the 83rd minute. The focus is now on Israel, the first of two politically charged meetings to take place across the autumn international break.
Cobh Wanderers land first FAI Intermediate Cup with late Ciaran Griffin winner against St Mary's
Ciaran Griffin got the late winner as Cobh Wanderers landed their first FAI Intermediate Cup in dramatic fashion at the Munster FA Turner’s Cross Stadium. A crowd of 3,236 witnessed a classic all-Cork encounter that was decided by a Sean Cummins assist and a neat strike from Griffin into the St Anne’s Stand in the 86th minute. There was unbridled joy for Wanderers, who were previously beaten in the 2017 decider on penalties by Liffey Wanderers.
Cobh Ramblers suffer blow in battle for playoff places away to Wexford
Cobh Ramblers' five-game unbeaten run came to an end at Ferrycarrig Park. This brings the club back down to earth after beating Cork City at the Munster FA Turner's Cross last week and going up to fourth in the table, with aspirations of slotting into second in the closing weeks of the season. Fran Rockett's side haven't lost any ground, but they missed out an opportunity to create some breathing room in the battle to get into the play-offs after Longford Town and Kerry dropped points.
St Mary's and Cobh Wanderers battle at Turner’s Cross to win first FAI Intermediate Cup
The 2026 FAI Intermediate Cup final will be an all-Cork affair with St Mary’s and Cobh Wanderers facing off this Sunday at the Munster FA Turner’s Cross Stadium, 2pm. This means there will be a new name on the famous old trophy, and it will be kept on Leeside after College Corinthians’ victory in 2025.
Cobh Ramblers hoping to keep good run going with another win at Wexford
Cobh Ramblers will aim to make it six games unbeaten when they face Wexford this evening at Ferrycarrig Park, kick-off 7:45pm. Fran Rockett and his players will go into this game buoyant from last week's victory over Cork City at the Munster FA Turner's Cross Stadium, and sitting in fourth place in the table. The play-offs are very much in reach with five games left, and Cobh have form on their side as they make the trip to Wexford.
Cobh Ramblers' outstanding record against Cork City this season puts them in strong playoff position
Cobh Ramblers manager Fran Rockett was 'over the moon' after his side came from behind to defeat Cork City 3-2 at the Munster FA Turner’s Cross Stadium. They went into the break trailing after Ruairi Keating scored into the St Anne’s End and came back with goals from Jordan Adyemi, Shane Griffin, and Anthony Adenopo. The result means that Cobh Ramblers have done the league double over Cork City at the Munster FA Turner’s Cross Stadium for the first time in their history.
Cobh Ramblers can't wait to take on new champions Cork City at Turner’s Cross
Cobh Ramblers manager Fran Rockett says his team will be ‘chomping at the bit’ to play First Division champions Cork City this evening at the Munster FA Turner’s Cross Stadium, 7.45pm. The club aren’t focusing on the derby, but extending their unbeaten run to five as they look to secure a play-off place. The Ramblers’ destiny is in their own hands as they sit in fifth place, just a point from Longford Town and two away from Kerry.
Mixed emotions as Éire Óg coach Eddie Murphy sends home club Bishosptown into relegation decider
There were mixed emotions for Éire Óg coach Eddie Murphy after he helped the club avoid relegation by defeating Bishopstown in the Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship. On one hand, the Muskerry side enjoyed a comfortable 0- 16 to 0-9 victory in Blarney. They trailed just once and never looked like falling apart after wedging their way in front in the 10th minute.
Ringmahon Rangers senior women's team end their first year in existence with silverware and promotion
Colin Gurhy, Head of Women’s Football at Ringmahon Rangers, has described the club’s first senior women’s season as a remarkable journey built on belief, hard work and strong support. “It only seems like yesterday when chairman Paul Higgins asked me to become Head of Women’s Football,” said Gurhy. Ringmahon Rangers senior women's player of the year Lena Henry receives her award from Paul Higgins.
Bishopstown head into PIHC relegation play-off after big loss against Eire Og who end their campaign with a comfortable win
Éire Óg 0-16 Bishopstown 0-9 Éire Óg condemned Bishopstown to the relegation play-off in the Co-Op Superstores Cork PIHC with a comfortable victory over their city rivals in Blarney on Sunday afternoon. It was essentially a play-off to avoid the play-offs, and it was Diarmuid Kirwan’s side that got the result with a performance that saw David Kirwan top the scoring charts with nine points.
Courcey Rovers defeat Inniscarra but just miss out on Senior A knockout stages
Courcey Rovers finished their Co-op Superstores Cork SAHC campaign with an entertaining victory over Inniscarra in Carrigaline but missed out on the knockout stages. Their defeat to Carrigtwohill left them in third place in the group, topped by Ballinhassig, who they drew with in the opening round. Inniscarra's season is also over, as they failed to build on their victory over Carrig in the first game.
Cobh Ramblers pegged back late on by UCD in play-off push
Cobh Ramblers' play-off push will go right to the wire with seven teams fighting to take four spots at the end of the season. Fran Rockett and his players boosted their hopes of finishing in the top five on Friday by drawing with UCD at St Colman’s Park, a result that can be seen as two points dropped over the dramatic equaliser scored by the visitors in the dying seconds.
UCC all set for new FAI National League: Pathway for combining elite soccer with academic achievement
League of Ireland football is set to return to the Mardyke this year when UCC line out in the inaugural FAI National League, a new competition designed to be the third tier of the Irish pyramid. It is set for a confined condensed season this autumn and winter before a full rollout in 2027, with promotion to the First Division set to be introduced at some point in the foreseeable future. The league will be structured into three groups, with the Mardyke-based UCC in the southern section.
Cobh Ramblers battle back from two down against Longford but miss penalty to snatch victory
There were mixed emotions in the Cobh Ramblers dressing room after the club came back from 2-0 down to draw with Longford Town at St. Colman’s Park. On one hand, the club were in a hole with little daylight after Dean Wiliams and Aaron Doran hit the back of the net. The other side of that is the stunning strike from Dara McCormick and an own goal from Alex O’Brien making it 2-2 in the 69th minute.
Cobh face Longford Town in key game in promotion race
Cobh Ramblers will face play-off rivals Longford Town this evening in a must-win game at St Colman’s Park, 7.45pm. It’s fourth against fifth, and the prize is a huge boost in the battle for a top-five finish at the end of the season with just over a month to go. Cobh will have just seven games left after their meeting with Longford Town, and there is a very real possibility that the two teams will meet again in October.
U21 county champions Douglas outclass St Finbarr's to move into Seandún final
Douglas eased into the Seandún Pharmacare U21 A Football final with a comfortable victory over St Finbarr’s at home. The county champions were superb, led by Sean Coakley, who hit seven points and goals in the dying minutes by Padraig McGrath and Colm MacPhaidin capped off a dominant display. Barrs, missing some key men, only had one scorer, as Cian Sullivan kicked five points, including two orange flags. Douglas led 0-7 to 0-3 at the break.
Shelbourne into FAI Cup final after trashing Cork City
Updated / Saturday, 22 Aug 2026 18:12 Shelbourne easily saw off the challenge of Cork City Shelbourne are through to their fifth Club Orange Women's FAI Cup final in six seasons following a 6-0 victory over Cork City at Turner’s Cross Stadium. Sean Russell’s side are now in pursuit of their second trophy of the season, after lifting the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup during the summer, while fighting for the Women’s Premier Division title.
Cobh Ramblers up to fourth after beating Finn Harps on the road
Cobh Ramblers continued their play-off push with an emphatic 3-1 victory over Finn Harps in Donegal on Friday night. Fran Rockett and his players responded to the longest journey in League of Ireland football with goals from Dara McCormick, Rhys Gourdie and Anthony Adenopo moving them up to fourth in the table. “It was great – I could not be more prouder of the group,” the coach told the club’s media team, led by Sean Byrne.
Cobh Ramblers to continue play-off push away to Finn Harps
Cobh Ramblers are out to keep their promotion playoff push going when they face Finn Harps this evening in Donegal, kick-off 7:45 p.m. Fran Rocket and his players will go into this game fifth in the table, and buoyant from their recent hard fought win over Treaty United at St Colman's Park. It wasn't just about how those points were achieved. The club started well, but were unable to turn chances into goals at the break. Then Brendeán Frahill was sent off after picking up a second yellow card.
Blackrock minor hurlers power past Carrigtwohill into Premier 1 semi-final
Four first-half goals saw Blackrock seal their place in the Cork ETB Premier 1 Minor Hurling semi-final. Conor Stack, Liam Cummins, Rowan Moran, and Jack Punch all hit the back of the net, with Shane O’Shaughnessy getting one in the second half at Church Road. There was no stopping the Rockies against a Carrigtwohill team already eliminated beforehand, with Sam Ring hitting nine of their points.
College Corinthians' FAI Cup dream ends at home to tuned-in Drogheda United
College Corinthians' adventure in the Club Orange Men's FAI Cup came to an end with defeat to League of Ireland side Drogheda United on home soil. Gary Hackett and his players now turn their attention to next weekend’s meeting with S Mary’s in the FAI Intermediate Cup quarter-finals, with the holders looking to take a huge step towards keeping the trophy in Castletreasure.
FAI Cup: College Corinthians out to upset League of Ireland side Drogheda at home
College Corinthians are out to make history when they face Drogheda United in the third round of the Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup at home this Saturday, kick-off 4pm. They are the last team from Cork left in the competition and they are out to become the first Munster Senior League side to reach the quarter finals since Avondale United in 2014.
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