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Cork footballers need to cast the net wide and be bolder with their team selections
Cork will have a new coach on board next season with Donegal native Gavin Gallaher, who enjoyed success with Castlehaven in recent years, replacing Kevin Murray. He'll work alongside Kevin Walsh and Jim O'Donoghue but it'll be a demanding season, with the Rebels in the top tier of the league for the first time since 2016. Murray's departure was a surprise, given how highly rated he was within the group and after a strong campaign.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Nemo back on top, joy for Kilshannig and Canovee, plus county finals preview
A Bank Holiday weekend that Nemo Rangers, Canovee and Kilshannig will never forget as the Echo Sport Podcast crew review the latest Cork GAA news and matches. Nemo collected the Andy Scannell Cup for the 24th time since their breakthrough in the 1970s, a model of consistency but this was one of their sweetest ever, having been beaten in the last three finals. For St Finbarr's it was a crushing loss given they were defeated in the hurling a week before but they couldn't argue with the result.
Harnedy and Declan Dalton bow on on different terms and for different reasons
Two marquee names exited the Cork stage last week but in very different circumstances. Seamus Harnedy bowed out at the age of 36 having been one of the consistent elite forwards of the modern era. A three-time All-Star and four-time Munster champion, a Celtic Cross eluded him but he gave it everything and started every championship outing from 2015 to '24. If available, he was an automatic.
A chance to turn the tide
THE world has spent more than 40 years learning what works in the AIDS response. For the Pacific, with its long tradition of collective action in tackling shared challenges, those hard-won lessons could help prevent today’s growing HIV epidemics from becoming a much larger crisis. The recent surge of international attention to Fiji’s HIV epidemic has carried uncomfortable echoes of an earlier era of AIDS. A rapid rise in new infections. A national crisis declaration.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Hurling glory for Glen Rovers and Ballincollig, plus county finals preview
The Echo Sport Podcast crew breaks down the Premier Senior and Premier Intermediate Hurling finals on this week's show, as well as previewing a busy Bank Holiday weekend as the Cork GAA season hits its thrilling conclusion. The big prizes on Sunday afternoon went to Glen Rovers and Ballincollig. Neither game fully caught fire but the Glen won't care after edging the first county final against the Barrs in 38 years thanks to a pair of Eoin O'Leary goals and a steady showing overall.
Hurling final talking points: Glen and Barrs players keen to impress Cork selectors
At elite level, the traditional rivals have collided 38 times. Glen were victorious on 21 occasions, against the Barrs’ 13. There have been four draws, which wouldn’t be the worst bet for anyone punting on Sunday’s final. The Blues collected the cup in the last county final between them in 1988 but the northsiders dominated the most recent championship meeting, in the Páirc in 2020.
Cork hurling: Seamus Harnedy didn't get the ending he deserved but Dalton has unfinished business
Two marquee names exited the Cork stage last week but in very different circumstances. Seamus Harnedy bowed out at the age of 36 having been one of the consistent elite forwards of the modern era. A three-time All-Star and four-time Munster champion, a Celtic Cross eluded him but he gave it everything and started every championship outing from 2015 to '24. If available, he was an automatic.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Cork GAA panel changes, Nemo and Barrs' nous, county hurling finals preview
The Echo Sport Podcast crew reflect on the career of a genuine Leeside legend, Seamus Harnedy, and look at the new faces set to feature for the Cork hurlers in 2027 on this week's episode. Harnedy called time on a superb inter-county hurling career after 14 seasons at elite level where he collected four Munster titles, including one as captain, was selected for three All-Stars and featured in five All-Ireland finals.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Cork hurling thrillers set up mouthwatering Glen and Barrs showdown
There's a detailed analysis of a bumper slate of Cork GAA hurling semi-finals on this week's Echo Sport Podcast. The 10 finalists are now set, with the five deciders spread across the last two weekends in October, including a first Glen Rovers versus St Finbarr’s top-level county final in Cork for 38 years. The main event was the Glen’s 2-21 to 1-18 victory over top seeds Midleton.
Glen Rovers and St Finbarr's collide in first decider since 1984 as five county hurling finals are set
It’s a first Glen Rovers versus St Finbarr’s top-level county final in Cork for 38 years after a packed weekend of semi-finals across Leeside. The main event was the Glen’s 2-21 to 1-18 victory over top seeds Midleton, who looked in a decent position at half-time when trailing 0-10 to 0-9 but with the wind to come. However, the northsiders put themselves in a strong position in the last quarter with Micheál Mullins’ second goal.
Coláiste Choilm off to flying start in Frewen Cup against Clonakilty Community College
Coláiste Choilm laid down an early marker in the Frewen Cup with an all-action display against Clonakilty Community College at Ballincollig. Setting the tone in the opening 10 minutes, they had 3-5 on the board as explosive attacking trio Billy Mehigan, Donnagh Conway and Rian Madden all grabbed goals before Clon, runners-up in the Munster U17 competition for the past two seasons, had time to settle.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Divisions look doomed in new Cork GAA format as Barrs and Nemo lay down markers
The national spotlight was on Ireland's controversial clash with Israel but here on Leeside, the Cork GAA scene was in full swing. There was a packed programme of football games, with Nemo Rangers reminding us all of their pedigree by knocking out Castlehaven in front of a huge crowd in Clonakilty. The return of young gun Bryan Hayes was a major boost while Ross Corkery also shot the lights out.
Cork Hurling Talking Points: William Buckley proves he's key, Brian O'Sullivan puts hand up, panel changes
One of the mysteries of the summer was how William Buckley ended up being dropped for the All-Ireland series after an outstanding debut Munster campaign. Man of the Match with 0-5 from play against Tipp, the 22-year-old was consistent across the next four matches but ended up on the bench for the subsequent games with Offaly and Galway. His replacement Alan Walsh plundered three goals and showed huge promise but Buckley's demotion didn't sit right with any of the Cork faithful.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Cork GAA classics showcase the best of club hurling on Leeside
The Echo Podcast crew review the quarter-final and relegation playoff weekend in the Cork GAA club hurling championships. Once again, Kanturk were the talk of Leeside as they followed up their resounding victory over Blackrock by knocking out modern powerhouse Sars. The champions hadn't hit full tilt, having lost to Charleville in the group stages, but were still favourites but the Duhallow side's haul of four goals proved decisive.
Cork GAA: Guide to club hurling and football fixtures for September
After an epic eight weeks of action, the group stages in the biggest club championship programme in the country have concluded. The weather held up and the games ran smoothly, apart from the controversy over the Fermoy-Ballinora game, which ended in a draw but was subsequently awarded to Fermoy by the Cork County Board due to a two-pointer marked down as a one.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Scoreboard controversy in Cork GAA as Carrigaline and Clon lay down markers
The Echo Podcast crew break down the final weekend of Cork GAA club football action where Carrigaline, Castlehaven and Clon showed why they're the teams to beat at Premier Senior. Nemo Rangers had to dig deep to offset their injury list and avoid being knocked out by Valley Rovers while St Finbarr's were beaten by Mallow but dragged themselves to a quarter-final on scoring difference.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Thrilling club action shows best of Cork hurling
What a weekend of club hurling! There's a cohort out there who feel the inter-county season is too short when the box-office action ends in July, but Cork GAA's brilliant programme of matches across five grades never fails to deliver. Kanturk were the story of the last phase of group games, blasting past Blackrock to eliminate the city side and grab top spot ahead of Glen Rovers.
Cork Hurling: Three must-see club matches to catch on Leeside this weekend
Group favourites Erin's Own lived up to their billing so we're left with a showdown between the northsiders and the East Cork outfit to join them in the knockout stages. Na Piarsaigh leaked three goals early on against Fermoy and then roared to a 10-point win, driven by the returning Ross O'Sullivan, talisman Daire Connery, Cian Buckley, Kevin Moynihan and Padraig Guest. Barry Walsh is Killeagh's marquee man but they've huge potential built on a thriving underage section.
Ronan Curran fully focused on Ballincollig challenge after Cork stint
Ronan Curran is urging the Ballincollig hurlers to push on again after a strong start to their Premier Intermediate campaign. With victories against Bishopstown and Éire Óg under their belts, they are qualified for the PIHC knockout stages before their last group game with Aghabullogue, who are also through.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Backroom changes in Cork GAA plus thrilling club hurling action
After a frenetic weekend of Cork club hurling action, the big guns across the major grades, with the exception of last year's Senior A runners-up Castlelyons, remain in the mix for silverware. Glen Rovers came closest to an early exit with a Brian O'Sullivan-inspired Kanturk up by two points coming down the stretch in their blockbuster battle in Castleltownroche. Tomás Mulcahy's side held their nerve though, clipping over four scores without replay to save their season.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Cork club hurling preview plus football landscape now clearer
The Echo Sport Podcast crew on moving weekend in Cork club GAA, the fallout from the second round of football games and what to expect next week on the hurling front. As expected leading contenders Nemo Rangers and St Finbarr's bounced back from their surprise defeats to put themselves in strong positions to qualify for the knockout stages. However, Newcestown, who beat Nemo previously, fell short against neighbours Valley Rovers to leave that group delicately balanced.
Cork GAA: Four matches to catch across a key weekend of club football action
The Barrs started the season as favourites but on the back of a flat league campaign. The champions looked in a strong position after half-time in the opener against Carrigaline but couldn’t have any complaints with their defeat. It does put them under pressure going into this all-city clash at Páirc Uí Rinn. Steven Sherlock was well-marshalled by Carrigaline while Ian Maguire was carrying an injury and it showed.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Cork savour camogie glory, divisional future in doubt plus a club football preview
The Echo Sport Podcast crew break down a thrilling All-Ireland camogie final, look at the future of divisional teams after the latest championship withdrawal and pick the matches to catch in the second round of football group games. Cork captured the O'Duffy Cup for the 31st time after a gripping game in Croke Park against their fierce rivals Galway.
All-Ireland camogie final talking points: Rebels kept the faith and trusted underage talent
Confidence is often confused with arrogance when it comes to Cork teams. However, there's no other county that could have coped with the departures from the panel and worrying early-season form and climb the steps of the Hogan Stand. After a harrowing loss 12 months ago, one-third of Ger Manley's side left. The Mackey twins, Pamela and Katrina, Laura Treacy, Hannah Looney and Aoife Healy are no longer involved and there have been major changes to the squad overall.
Cork Player Ratings: Sorcha McCartan and Laura Hayes immense in Croke Park against Galway
Galway largely sat off on puck-outs which meant Lee was tempted to go short regularly. There was more variety to her restarts in the second half when the middle-third options were more aggressive. Both goals came from long deliveries. In the thick of the action from the throw-in, though Galway were extremely dangerous up top. Settled well, as did the rest of the younger guns.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Cork hurlers answer their critics across epic club weekend
The Echo Sport Podcast crew break reflect on a cracking opening weekend of club hurling action that featured a host of Cork stars back in action for the first time since the disappointment of their All-Ireland semi-final loss to Galway. Mark Coleman certainly came up with a big moment for Blarney when he smashed home a free in the 64th minute for Blarney to beat Castlelyons by a point. Niall O'Leary marked Shane Barrett in a gripping game where former Cork defender Colm Spillane was immense.
Cork minor hurling ace makes Team of the Year
Cork forward Bobby Power has been included in an Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Hurling Team of the Year dominated by All-Ireland champions Limerick. The Ballincollig club man was a sub for the Rebels' first two provincial games but shone once promoted to the starting 15 and assumed free-taking duties. He was on song from play and placed balls and grabbed two goals in the All-Ireland semi-final loss to Tipperary.
Cork Hurling Season Review: Hurler of the Year, All-Star options, highs and lows
In the past three seasons, Limerick have lost six championship games, and one of those was a dead-rubber group encounter against Clare in 2025 when they made a number of changes. Four of those defeats were to Cork, yet their main rivals in that period didn’t get their hands on Liam MacCarthy once. Falling at the last hurdle in 2024 and ’25 to Clare and Tipp is all the more galling for the Rebels now Limerick are back on top.
Cork GAA season in review: Minor marvels got the reception they deserved
All-Ireland titles weren't on the agenda when the Cork minor footballers started out on their journey this season, which made their success against Tyrone all the sweeter. Members of the underage teams welcoming the Cork minor footballers to Ballincollig. Picture: David Creedon Keith Ricken's side brought the Tom Markham Cup back to Leeside for the 12th time, the third this century and first since 2019, after being outsiders before the provincial championships commenced.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Cork left looking on as Limerick deliver again, bumper club preview
The Echo Sport Podcast crew head into club championship mode but first, there's a look at the All-Ireland hurling final. Limerick returned to the top of the pile in emphatic fashion, easily dismantling the Galway system of counter-attacking that derailed Cork in the semi. The Tribe's lack of nous and experience against Limerick's intensity and high press was telling. So how did Cork not keep their eyes on the sliotar to have another crack off the green machine?
Lethal Limerick back at brilliant best as Cork hurling faithful on the outside looking in
There's no doubt the current crop of Limerick hurlers are the most talented the county has ever produced. The Munster trophy might be named after the legendary Mick Mackey but Cian Lynch, Gearóíd Hegarty, Diarmaid Byrnes and co, have taken the Treaty to unparalleled heights. The men for the big occasion, they’ve only lost one final in the John Kiely era and that was on penalties against Cork. Remarkable stuff.
Ignore the ridiculous rumour mill, here are three key questions for Ben O'Connor and Cork hurling going forward
There's no escaping the spotlight when you're the Cork hurling manager. While the two teams that beat them this year, Limerick and Galway, gear up for the All-Ireland final, the fallout from the Rebels' latest loss at Croke Park rumbles on. This week, the rumour mill went into overdrive, with Ben O'Connor's future being questioned and endless speculation about issues behind the scenes that undermined them.
The Echo Sport Podcast: What young players can step up for Cork hurling and football next season?
The Echo Sport Podcast crew reflect on how the inter-county season panned out across both codes before we launch into a bumper three-and-a-half months of the best club action in the country. With just one All-Ireland final reached, even if it did see the minor footballers rally from nine points down to wrestle the Tommy Markham Cup from Tyrone in a stone-cold classic, the 2026 campaign has to be classed as a disappointment.
Sports psychologists get too much credit when GAA teams win, Cork need to keep it in-house next season
The influence of performance coaches is regularly overblown. When a team hold their nerve coming down the stretch, the sports psychologist involved gets huge credit. Limerick’s sustained excellence, along with previous stints with Tyrone, Tipp and Dublin, means Caroline Currid is rightly cited as the best in the business. Currid was marked absent in 2019, ’24 and ’25, the only three seasons across the last eight when Limerick didn’t lift Liam MacCarthy.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Hurlers collapse offset by minor marvels and Cork fans don't deserve any flak
The Echo Sport Podcast crew go from the high of an epic All-Ireland minor final victory to the low of another Croke Park hurling collapse on the show this week as the inter-county season, from a Cork perspective, concludes. Now in its fourth season, every Monday, Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O’Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field.
Cork's fearless young footballers answered the call when their county need it most
Has a county ever needed an All-Ireland title as badly as Cork did on a sun-kissed Sunday in Newbridge as they pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in Rebel history? What a win. What an honest performance from a group of young footballers who are just 16 and 17 years old. Their county needed them and they stood up. Nine points down after 35 minutes, they turned a 1-13 to 0-7 deficit into a staggering 2-16 to 1-16 victory.
Cork Player Ratings: Brian Hayes in terrific form but Rebels misfired completely elsewhere
Galway’s structured defence meant puck-out targets in the opposition half were limited. Cork were destroyed on long restarts when he did drill it but that couldn’t be pinned on Collins. Made one excellent save and the two goals were close in. Superb first half hounding Conor Whelan relentlessly and managing two assists in the process. Was one of Cork’s best performers in a nightmare second half too, though he did cough up the sliotar for the late goal.
Analysis: Cork hurlers lacked aerial power to stem tide as they were outworked by ravenous Galway
Leading 1-12 to 1-7 after 29 minutes in Croke Park on Saturday, Cork looked in a terrific position to reach their third All-Ireland final in a row. After conceding an early goal and struggling to get to grips with Galway’s defensive set-up, they’d turned a five-point early deficit into a five-point advantage. Brian Hayes, despite Cathal Mannion sweeping, was in lethal form and torching Daithí Burke, with the movement of the half-forward line creating space.
Cork hurlers know by now everyone wants them to fall flat on their faces, they'll ignore the distractions
After Cork cut loose to beat Offaly, All-Star corner-back Seán O'Donoghue explained what it's like dealing with expectation: "This unbackable favourite thing is just noise, it’s up to you whether you want to listen or not, but we don't listen to any of that kind of stuff anyway." They've no choice really. As has been the case for a while now, Paddy Power paying out on Cork lifting Liam MacCarthy and the tattoo debacle being the worst examples, there's a cacophony around the Cork hurlers.
Analysis: Possession stats and wides tally show what a great opportunity Cork missed against Mayo
Cork didn't perform well enough on Saturday afternoon to end their 14-year wait to return to the All-Ireland semi-finals. That's the bottom line but it was a golden opportunity against an inexperienced Mayo who gave eight players their Croke Park championship debuts and whose Man of the Match was U20 forward Darragh Beirne. In a game that hinged on fine margins between two well-matched teams who were both rough around the edges, Cork's execution was very sloppy. They had 14 wides to Mayo's seven.
Cork v Mayo Player Ratings: How the Rebels fared at Croke Park
Patrick Doyle: After Cork lost their opening three kick-outs, they retained seven of the next eight up to half-time. They finished securing 16 out of 23 overall, which was impressive. Doyle was also alert around the square to keep a clean sheet. 7. Might have been worth switching him out to the half-back line in the last quarter. 6. Sean Meehan: Picked up Darragh Beirne, who clipped two fine first-half scores though Meehan did well on the front foot. Ended up on Tommy Conroy who also a real handful.
Progress against Aids still fragile
File photo dated Jan 17, 2023 shows a pharmacist packs a bottle of antiviral pills at the pharmacy at the Ogwedhi Health Centre in Migori, Kenya. Latest financial aids cut at affects and derails campaign to fight against AIDS each year. (Photo: The New York Times) United to End Aids", a new UNAids report released ahead of the 2026 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV/Aids, sends a clear warning: progress against Aids is real but fragile.
Joe Miskella lauded for magnificent Munster final speech as Gaeilge
The acceptance speech delivered entirely as Gaeilge by the winning Cork minor football captain Joe Miskella in Páirc Uí Rinn recently has been recognised by his primary and secondary schools.
Player Ratings: Strong defensive effort but Cork attack found going tough
Couldn’t do much about the goal but made a series of terrific saves otherwise, denying Hegarty, Shane O’Brien, Casey and Cathal O’Neill. Very mixed return from deliveries, with a few long restarts skidding out for sidelines but Cork weren’t aerially strong enough either. 7. Seán O’Donoghue: Strong first half on his old nemesis Gillane but coughed up a needless yellow card, for a foul on Peter Casey. That led to his replacement early in the second half when he had been utterly dominant.
Cork hurlers feel the pain after losing home record but season will be judged on All-Ireland series
Huge disappointment for Cork hurling players, management and supporters on Sunday. There’s no denying it. A first home Munster final loss, an unbeaten record that stretched to 12 games ended and the Mick Mackey Cup in Limerick’s grasp for a staggering seventh time in eight seasons. Yet, stepping back and taking in the bigger picture, this season will be judged on the All-Ireland series.
Path to All-Ireland hurling final for Cork and Limerick becomes clearer after Galway destroy Dublin
The path to the All-Ireland hurling final on July 19 became that bit clearer after Galway's emphatic victory over Dublin in the Leinster decider. It means the Tribe move into the All-Ireland semi-final on Saturday, July 4, where they'll take on the losers of the Munster final, Cork or Limerick, assuming they beat Offaly on June 20-21. The other semi-final on Sunday, July 5, will feature the winner of Cork and Limerick against Clare or Dublin, though Offaly could have a say about that yet.
Cork v Limerick: Key questions to decide Munster hurling final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Will Limerick’s stronger hand be the difference? Cork edged out their rivals in the group meeting in April but only after losing Cian Lynch to a red card. And they started the game without Aaron Gillane and Dan Morrissey. Gillane’s absence was the headline-grabber, as he had torched Cork in the league final three weeks earlier but Morrissey’s loss was significant as well.
The Echo Sport Podcast: Munster hurling final preview, can Cork beat Limerick again?
It's the calm before the storm as The Echo Sport Podcast crew previews the Munster hurling final. If it's a case of familiarity breeding contempt, then we are in for a fiery battle by the Lee on Sunday as Cork and Limerick collide for the fifth time this season, going back to the preseason Munster Hurling League. The Treaty had the upper hand in the first three meetings while Cork snatched a narrow win in April when the absence of Aaron Gillane and the dismissal of Cian Lynch were major factors.
Remembering Johnny Carroll, a passionate Cork football man who served club and county with distinction
An overdue Munster title against Kerry and a pulsating victory over Meath. Cork football badly needed a boost like that and no doubt the late, great Johnny Carroll would have relished every minute of it. The affable and knowledgeable former Cork senior footballer and county winner with Dohenys and Carbery passed away last week. A very skillful and determined forward in his heyday, Carroll lined out for Cork in the 1967 All-Ireland final when, unfortunately, the Royals lifted the Sam Maguire Cup.
The Echo Sport Podcast: What a week to be a Cork GAA fan!
The Echo Sport Podcast crew are in high spirits to discuss a memorable run of hurling and football games with the footballers roaring back to beat Meath, the minors lifting the Munster title and hurling wins at minor and senior level. Now in its fourth season, every week Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O’Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field.
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