Cork’s 2019 Munster Hurling Championship campaign got off to a rocky start as they fell to a seven-point defeat against Tipperary in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Liam Sheedy’s men rolled back the years Leeside to record their first win in the province since 2016 much to the dismay of the current back-to-back Munster champions. Following Cork’s loss, Diarmuid O’Sullivan took umbrage …
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Cork And Clare Name Their Teams For Sunday’s Munster Hurling Clash
This Sunday sees the beginning of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship with the new round-robin format in place, there will be no shortage of excellent hurling over the coming weeks. Cork host Clare at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Sunday’s second game which comes after Limerick’s clash with Tipperary in the Gaelic Grounds. Both sides have now named their teams and Clare …
Read More »Bad News For Cork As Tim O’Mahony Elbow Break Confirmed
Cork will have to plan for their munster championship campaign without the services of centre back tim o mahoney
Read More »All Ireland Hurling: The Premier Men Are The ‘Tipp’ Of The Year
As championship hurling approaches, Michael Ryan's Tipperary represent great value to regain control of the Liam McCarthy Cup.
Read More »Watch: Super Play From Alan Cadogan Sets Up Early Lehane Goal V Wexford
The live TG4 game in the Allianz Leagues sees Cork travel to Wexford Park to take on Davy Fitzgerald’s Yellowbellies. John Meyler’s Rebels have got off to a super start as they found the net early on. After Wexford opened the scoring, Alan Cadogan won the resulting puck-out. From there, he laid it off to Conor Lehane who blasted past …
Read More »Six Hurlers To Watch Out For During The Allianz NHL Division 1A First Round
Six hurlers to watch out for during this weekend's NHL games.
Read More »John Meyler Outlines His Goals For The National League Season
Defending Munster champions Cork will play in the new Pairc Ui Chaoimh for the first time in a competitive fixture on Saturday evening as they host Kilkenny. With a young team, the Rebels surprised many last year but, ultimately, the campaign ended in disappointment in Croke Park as the Leesiders lost to Waterford in the All-Ireland semi-final. However, that provincial …
Read More »New Cork Manager John Meyler Announces His Backroom Team For 2018
John Meyler has announced who he will be bringing into the Cork setup as his selectors for the forthcoming season. Meyler was confirmed as the new Cork senior hurling manager a matter of weeks ago after Kieran Kingston surprisingly stepped away from the post. Rather intriguingly, although Meyler is making the step up from working as a selector under Kingston …
Read More »Five Inter-County Players Looking County Championship Honours This Weekend
With another big weekend of county final action ahead of us, more of the country’s top stars will be looking to lead their local teams to glory. While a good number of county titles have already found their home for the winter, there are some high-profile clashes this weekend. Here are five well-known faces who are looking to lead their …
Read More »New Cork Senior Hurling Manager To Be Ratified Next Week
The wait to hear who Kieran Kingston’s successor as manager of the Cork hurlers is drawing to a close. The ratification of the new boss was scheduled to take place at a county board meeting tonight but the appointment has been delayed until next Monday. Hot favourite to take the reins on Leeside is John Meyler, who managed the county’s …
Read More »Minor Hurler And Footballer Of The Year Announced At Inaugural All-Star Awards
For the first time, 2017 sees the inter-county minor stars of the year recognised for their outstanding displays throughout the year with All-Star awards. A long standing tradition at senior, the All-Star awards have been adopted to the minor grade and many feel this is an initiative which was long overdue. Every summer young hurlers and footballers across the country …
Read More »The Bookies Have One Clear Favourite To Replace Kieran Kingston As Cork Manager
The bookies think the next Cork manager is already set in stone
Read More »Another Frontrunner For The Cork Job Has Ruled Himself Out
After Diarmuid O’Sullivan ruled him self out of contention for the vacant Cork senior hurlers’ managerial post, another frontrunner has now also taken his name off the table. Pat Ryan, who like O’Sullivan was a member of Kingston’s backroom staff, has told the Evening Echo that he will not be putting himself forward for the position that the previous manager …
Read More »Devastating Cruciate Blow Confirmed For Cork Minor Star Brian Turnbull
Brian Turnbull, the Cork minor hurling sensation of 2017, has become the latest victim of the dreaded cruciate curse. The Douglas star suffered the blow in a minor football training session with his club last Sunday. As is the due process with such an injury, scans must be performed on the said knee and an edgy wait for results ensues. …
Read More »John Mullane Makes Unexpected Selection When Picking Best Fans In Ireland
John Mullane has revealed which county he thinks has the best fans in Ireland and, rather surprisingly, it’s not Waterford. The De La Salle man holds a special place in the hearts of many Waterford supporters having won four Munster titles and five All-Stars whilst playing for the Déise. Although the Waterford faithful have stuck by their team through thick and thin …
Read More »Cork Have Already Found Alan Cadogan’s Heir Apparent In Brian Turnbull
Brian Turnbull produced another classy display on Sunday as he guided the Cork minors to victory over Dublin. While the famed Cork production line may have stalled momentarily in the noughties, it is truly kicking back into gear in recent years. Cork claimed the inaugural u-17 All-Ireland title last weekend with a 1-19 to 1-17 victory over Dublin last weekend. …
Read More »Alan Cadogan Recalls Learning From A Number Of The Cork Greats
Alan Cadogan has built a reputation as one of the country’s most dangerous forwards. The Douglas clubman has picked up Man of the Match awards on his debut against Waterford in 2014 and in his last outing, the Munster final against Clare. Cadogan was speaking to the Irish Independent ahead of today’s All-Ireland semi-final against Waterford. Having had his brother, Eoin, …
Read More »UCC’s Influence On Tomorrow’s All-Ireland Semi-Final Is Outstanding
Cork and Waterford go to battle tomorrow evening at half three. After clashing three times already in 2015, these sides will know each other inside out. But there is another reason why many of these players will be familiar with one another. It’s widely accepted that just one step beneath inter-county hurling lies Fitzgibbon Cup hurling and one third level …
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