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<p>MATCH WINNER: Fiacre Kelleher, Cork City and Dylan McGlade, Cobh Ramblers battle for the ball. Pic: Jim Coughlan.</p>

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Cobh Ramblers claim first-ever league victory over Cork City at Turner's Cross

A first defeat of the season for Cork City, and it’s the first time the league leaders have dropped points at home this year

<p> Callum Coffey blasts in a late goal for Gaelcholáiste Mhuire against Spioraid Naomh earlier this year. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Cork minor hurlers make three changes for Clare clash

<p>Hurler carrying his helmet. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne</p>

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Most inter-county players used substandard helmets last weekend

Ray Keane insists Cork U20s have belief to topple Kerry once more

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Ray Keane insists Cork U20s have belief to topple Kerry once more

Barry Walsh impresses as Cork defeat Clare to set up rematch in Munster U20 hurling semi-final

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Barry Walsh impresses as Cork defeat Clare to set up rematch in Munster U20 hurling semi-final

Reading v Cardiff City - Sky Bet League One - Select Car Leasing Stadium

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Barry-Murphy and Cardiff squad set for pre-season in Cork

Keane makes three changes as Cork U20s named for Munster final clash with Kerry

Keane makes three changes as Cork U20s named for Munster final clash with Kerry

Kilmurry's Sean O'Leary has been a key part of Cork's success thus far, but will miss the provincial decider having suffered an injury on the stroke of half-time in the Waterford meeting.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Republic of Ireland U21's Press Conference

Cork's Tyreik Wright a 'long shot' for Bradford's final promotion push

The Bantams will be guaranteed a League One playoff place once they equal or better Luton Town’s result in Saturday’s concluding fixture at Exeter City.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Aoife O’Sullivan named sports person of the year at MTU Cork awards

Aoife O’Sullivan named sports person of the year at MTU Cork awards

The event was hosted by Student Services Officer Keith Ricken while Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy also spoke to commend MTU’s continued investment in sport.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Cork City v Shamrock Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

Liam Kearney promoted to Cork City's Director of Football role

Kearney was in charge of the club’s academy for the past five-and-a-half years and also stepped into first-team duties during caretaker spells between permanent managers.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

Cork's Barry Walsh starts as race for Munster U20 honours heats up

Cork, Clare and Tipperary are guaranteed spots in the knockout section, and for Furlong's men, it's all about sealing top spot and a direct route to the Munster final.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Brian Hurley after the match 12/4/2026

Brian Hurley set to miss Munster final against Kerry says John Cleary

"We're awaiting the final medical assessment but realistically I don't think he'll make it on Sunday week," said the Cork boss.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Fans stream into Pairc Ui Chaoimh 26/4/2026

I went to my first-ever hurling game on Sunday... here's what I thought of Cork v Limerick

What's all the fuss about? Irish Examiner news reporter Imasha Costa, who comes from Sri Lanka, made her championship debut at Páirc Ui Chaoimh.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Munster final 'one of the big days': Cork's Paul Walsh excited for Kerry decider

Cork haven’t won at Fitzgerald Stadium since the 1995 Munter final, losing 10 games and drawing three in that time. Walsh attended plenty of those occasions throughout his childhood.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Cork minors hit 4-23 from play in emphatic victory over Clare

Cork minors hit 4-23 from play in emphatic victory over Clare

Ben Hegarty and Tom Whooley were outstanding for Cork

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Joyce and Downey injury setbacks but Cork will 'get on with show'

Former Rebels boss Denis Walsh expects Ben O'Connor to be ready for anything.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Dalo’s Hurling Show: You could write a book on it as Cork and Limerick set the bar

S Dalo’s Hurling Show: You could write a book on it as Cork and Limerick set the bar

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers review the weekend’s hurling.

Listen | Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

A view of the pitch before the game 10/2/2023

UCC awarded AIL play-off win after match abandoned following cardiac incident

UCC were leading 31-12 against Shannon when Sam O'Sullivan suffered a cardiac incident. The UCC second row was taken to hospital where he continues to make progress

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Cork full back Ciarán Joyce's hurling season over after rupturing ACL

Former captain Robert Downey is also set to miss the remainder of the provincial campaign after damaging ankle ligaments.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Cork find steel, not sparkle, to get over the line against Limerick

If the job continues to get done, there’ll nobody in red give a flying fiddlers about how the victories are accumulated.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

S Seanie McGrath on Cork v Limerick: Rivalry lives up to its billing once more

The Rebels showed true grit to get the job done.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Cork turn eyes to the county bounds

For all that their performances have been patchy, Cork have now grabbed four goals in consecutive games against lower-ranked opposition.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Christy O'Connor's Talking Points: It's now clear these Rebels have Limerick's number

The Treaty men couldn’t get Shane O'Brien on the ball close to goal. All afternoon. It was just one sign of how Cork have cracked the code.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Derry v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

Ricken named Cork minor side for Munster meeting with Clare

Ricken has named two players who featured from the start in last year's All-Ireland quarter-final exit to Tyrone for the Clarecastle clash

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Ben O'Connor: There are questions asked of our fellas mentally... them fellas aren’t mentally weak at all

The Rebels have moved on from their All-Ireland final woes by coming good in the second half of both victories over Tipp and Limerick.

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Alan Connolly celebrates the final whistle 26/4/2026

As it happened: Cork win Munster SHC classic against 14-man Limerick

Cian Lynch was dismissed as the Rebels made it two from two at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Alan Connolly celebrates the final whistle 26/4/2026

Player ratings: Connolly key for Cork, Casey and O'Brien lead Limerick challenge

There were some big performances in both red and green at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Cork SFL: Douglas up and running, Clon edge West Cork derby with Newcestown

Cork SFL: Douglas up and running, Clon edge West Cork derby with Newcestown

Without a win in their first four league outings, few outside the Douglas dressing room would have predicted a first victory arriving away to Knocknagree.

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

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UCC skipper Sam O’Sullivan 'comfortable and stable' after cardiac incident

The UCC Rugby stalwart collapsed during his team’s Energia All-Ireland League play-off match against Shannon at the Mardyke on Saturday.

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Chris Óg Jones celebrates scoring a goal 25/4/2026

Four-goal Cork trounce Tipp in Thurles to seal first Munster final spot in five years

It was tied at 1-7 apiece as late as the 49th minute, but the Rebels blitzed their hosts for 3-11 to 0-2 from there to the 67th minute as Chris Óg Jones ended on 2-2

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Barry Robson after the game 24/4/2026

'I've never seen a pitch so narrow': Robson glad Cork City adapted to stay unbeaten

City kept their unbeaten record intact on Friday night by coming from behind at Bray Wanderers to claim a 1-1 draw through Conor Drinan’s piledriver.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

As it happened: Cork and Kerry set up Munster final meeting

It'll be a Munster final reunion of Kerry and Cork in Killarney on Sunday, May 10.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

S Patrick Horgan: Kiely's Limerick have seen it all so Cork may need to find goal touch

Was Cork's lack of goal opportunities against Tipp a worry? It’s a slight concern.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

Green machine can feed off Páirc support in another Munster double header

Limerick face Tipperary in the camogie opener ahead of Sunday's meeting of Cork and Limerick at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Conor Drinan scores his sides first goal of the game 24/4/2026

Cork City survive Bray scare to keep unbeaten record intact

Bray were full value for their interval advantage through Ifunanyachi Achara but a wonder-strike from left-back Conor Drinan keeps Barry Robson’s Rebel Army motoring towards their sole objective of promotion.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Aaron Gillane 5/4/2026

Team news: Aaron Gillane ruled out of Cork clash as Rebels remain unchanged

Ben O'Connor has shown his hand for the visit of the Treaty - while Aaron Gillane sits this one out for Limerick

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Guinness Munster Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final

Eamonn Cregan still can't watch as beloved Limerick enter 'the lion's den'

The Treaty legend on a famous day down by the Lee.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

The 25th Annual Circet All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge

'The whole thing is about, ‘You might deserve one or be due one,’ but you have to go out and win it'

After three losses to Limerick this year including the pre-season game, Brian Murphy agrees breaking that pattern is vital.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Reading v Cardiff City - Sky Bet League One - Select Car Leasing Stadium

'Corkness' has inspired Brian Barry-Murphy, as Cardiff going up

The Bluebirds boss saw his side secure second last weekend.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

IT glitch sees parents overcharged and children booked into sold-out Cúl Camps

IT glitch sees parents overcharged and children booked into sold-out Cúl Camps

Cúl Camps registration was suspended on Wednesday due to the errors

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Ray Keane content with Cork progression as Kerry task awaits

Ray Keane content with Cork progression as Kerry task awaits

Keane did not go into great detail on the possible availability of Cork senior Dara Sheedy for the decider against Kerry.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Cork storm past Waterford to secure Munster U20FC final showdown with Kerry

Cork storm past Waterford to secure Munster U20FC final showdown with Kerry

Seán Coakley starred for the Rebels, hitting nine points, seven of which came from play.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Low expectations with Cork on horizon, but Déise football light beginning to shine

There is no expectation on them going to Cork this evening. There is, though, a spotlight focused in their direction. For the first time in an age, there’s a positive spotlight shining on Waterford football.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

'It just isn't something that appeals to me' - Katie Quirke won't follow Cork stars Down Under

'It just isn't something that appeals to me' - Katie Quirke won't follow Cork stars Down Under

Quirke has little interest in the game Down Under unlike her county team-mates Aoife Healy who has signed for Fremantle and Hawthorn-bound Hannah Looney.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Dominant McDonagh powers to Noel O’Callaghan Cup glory

Dominant McDonagh powers to Noel O’Callaghan Cup glory

Tommy McDonagh won every single throw at Béal na Marbh.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Cork U20 boss Keane unhappy with impact of kickouts on games

Cork U20 boss Keane unhappy with impact of kickouts on games

In last week’s Munster U20 fixture at home to Kerry, Cork did not have a single clean possession for the opening five minutes and 56 seconds.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Avondhu outclass Imokilly to set up Muskerry clash

Avondhu outclass Imokilly to set up Muskerry clash

Avondhu advance to the seeded section, where they will face Muskerry in June in the last four. Duhallow and Carbery contest the other semi-final.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Sheedy out as Cork U20s make three changes, Kennedy starts for Kerry

Sheedy out as Cork U20s make three changes, Kennedy starts for Kerry

Sheedy was withdrawn 20 minutes into last week’s one-point victory over Kerry after sustaining a bang to the leg.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Tempers flare during the game between Kyle Hayes and Niall O'Leary 5/4/2026

Where to watch Cork v Limerick in Munster Senior Hurling Championship

The Rebels will be looking to make it two wins out of two following their win against Tipperary. Should they do so, it will also see them avoid a third successive lost to the Treaty county in 2026.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

SSE Airtricity & League of Ireland 2026 Season Launch Event

Barry Ryan steps down as manager of Cork City's Women's team

Ryan took to social media to announce that he will be leaving the club.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

S Seánie McGrath: No revenge or statements of intent, this was simply a great start for Rebels

On the Tipp side, what went wrong is very much correctable.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Robert Downey receives a yellow card from Seán Stack 19/4/2026

S Brian Gavin: Lighter touch with the whistle would have made Tipp-Cork a better spectacle

The start of the Munster senior hurling championship always poses a difficult assignment for referees.

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

Player ratings: How Cork and Tipperary rated in the Munster SHC clash in Thurles

Cork had the better performers all over FBD Semple Stadium

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

Buckley and Walsh shine as second half Cork surge sees off Tipp

Tipperary didn’t score from play in the second half until substitute Sam O’Farrell’s 64th minute point. It was a strong indicator of just how much they played second fiddle to Cork

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster Senior Camogie Championship Preliminary Round

Tipperary finish strong to reach Munster senior camogie semi-finals and knock Cork out

Tipperary outscored Cork 1-6 to 1-0 in an impressive closing 15 minutes.

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Darragh Fitzgibbon is closely watched by Robert Doyle 19/4/2026

As it happened: New boys shine as fine second-half display gives Cork win over Tipperary

Ben O'Connor's side took over in the second half with William Buckley outstanding.

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

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