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Across the pond, the hot topic of conversation in American sports is whether or not Tom Brady’s tenure with the New England Patriots may be coming to an end.  Widely regarded as one of, if not the, greatest player in NFL history, Brady’s 20-year stint in Boston looks like it’s over amid rumours of a dispute with long-time coach Bill …

Kieran Kingston is back at the helm as the Cork hurlers go in search of a first national title in 15 years and Alan Cadogan believes he won’t settle for anything less than an All-Ireland. The Tracton native has a long history with this current Cork side dating back to his time as a selector under Jimmy Barry-Murphy in 2011. …

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 …

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 …

Cork will have to plan for their munster championship campaign without the services of centre back tim o mahoney

As championship hurling approaches, Michael Ryan's Tipperary represent great value to regain control of the Liam McCarthy Cup.

Six hurlers to watch out for during this weekend's NHL games.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The bookies think the next Cork manager is already set in stone

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 …

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. …

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 …

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. …