McCarthy is a brand ambassador for a new company called Féirla, who are Ireland’s first ever sportswear brand with Gaelic games in mind, designed specifically for female bodies.

The Courcey Rovers star chats about the new company, Cork’s season so far and hopes for their All-Ireland campaign.

Also on the show, we reflect on the Cork footballers reaching their first Munster final since 2021 after they defeated Tipperary.

The old rivals Kerry will be their opponents on May 10th.

The hurlers got a good win over Limerick but two injury blows means it came at a cost.

We also have interviews from West Cork Sports Star monthly winners Claire Kingston and Jamie Shanahan.

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Drinagh saw off Ardfield in the decider, 2-1, and added to their Premier Division and Parkway Hotel/Maybury Coaches Cup victories this season.

After this extraordinary season came to a close, O’Regan touched on the key moments in the season, the feeling of achievement and being manager of this talented group of players.

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Eir hurling ambassador Fitzgibbon was on hand as eir celebrated another step forward in its network evolution, recognised by Opensignal as having Ireland’s No.1 5G network coverage. 

Cork’s Munster SHC campaign throws-in this Sunday when they travel to All-Ireland champions Tipperary (4pm).

With Limerick, Waterford and Clare also in the picture, the provincial round robin will be as tough as ever.

Fitzgibbon is the new Cork captain this year too and will hoping to start the championship with a victory.

Also on the show, we discuss wins for the Cork LGFA and men's footballers.

Joe Carroll's LGFA outfit won the Division 1 title against Galway while John Cleary's footballers overcame Limerick but with a lot to improve on.

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Eir has reached another significant moment in its network evolution, having been recognised by Opensignal as Ireland’s No.1 5G network coverage. Now delivering 5G to 99% of Ireland’s population, eir was the first operator to bring 5G to Croke Park and continues to elevate the matchday experience for fans and players alike. For more information visit eir.ie

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Drinagh Rangers take on Ardfield in Turner’s Cross this Sunday (12.30pm) in what should be a fascinating encounter.

Drinagh are looking for their first Beamish Cup triumph since 2018 while Ardfield are looking to avenge last year’s final defeat to Clonakilty Soccer Club.

Both clubs are in fantastic form too, Drinagh earned Premier Division and Parkway Hotel/Maybury Coaches Cup glory while Ardfield already have the Championship Cup in the bag with the Championship title also a possibility.

Ardfield may be underdogs but they beat Drinagh in the Beamish Cup semi-final 3-1 last season and will take that confidence into Sunday.

It should be an entertaining decider and is a staple in the West Cork League calendar.

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Rangers defeated Lyre Rovers in the cup decider in Brinny 3-2 to put a seal on a remarkable campaign.

Drinagh only let in six goals across league and cup competitions as their defence held firm. Their attack was just as good as they struck three vital cup final goals.

Doolan gives his thoughts on their season, the women’s game and Drinagh Rangers being on a high as a club.

Also on the show, we look back at Cork’s disappointing national hurling league final defeat to Limerick.

Championship is the focus now for Ben O’Connor’s men and a clash against Tipperary on Sunday, April 19th.

For John Cleary’s footballers, their championship throws-in this Sunday as they welcome Limerick to Páirc Uí Chaoimh (2pm).

Cork will be favourites to reach the Munster final with only Division 4 sides standing in their way.

The Cork LGFA team are in league final action this Saturday (5pm) in the Gaelic Grounds when they face Galway.

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A disappointing end to what was a league campaign where they earned promotion back to Division 1.

The main goal of promotion was accomplished but there is parts of the national final where Cork will regret not taking home the silverware.

A Munster championship awaits for John Cleary’s side this month.

Also on the show, we chat to South West Coastal Yawl Rowing Association chairperson Michael Walsh about this year’s Southern Star South West Rowing Schools’ Regatta.

This event will take place on Friday, May 1st in The Lagoon in Rosscarbery and is ideal for schools in West Cork to take part in.

A chance to row with your classmates, represent your school, learn new skills and work as a team, Walsh explains why schools should take part in this event.

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These are good times for the Leesiders as they face into the top tier for the first time since 2016.

Their 0-22 to 0-19 victory over Tyrone in Healy Park, Omagh has resulted in John Cleary’s side competing for national silverware this Sunday in the Division 2 final.

Cork come up against Meath in Croke Park (1.45pm).

Also on the show, we have interviews from the victorious Sacred Heart Clonakilty rugby winning team as they claimed their third Munster Senior Girls Schools Cup in a row with a 52-14 win over Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí.

Manager Jack Phelan as well as co-captains Leona Arra and Ciara O’Driscoll chatted about their recent success.

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In this West Cork League Premier Division clash in Darrara on Sunday (11am), Clon are looking to clinch their third title in a row while Drinagh are hoping to win their ninth game in ten.

A draw would do Clon to seal the trophy, Drimagh have to win.

The two sides have been close at the top end of the table in previous years and we will be looking for another classic.

Also on the show, we preview the Cork footballers’ big Division 2 encounter away to Tyrone on Sunday (1.15pm). John Cleary’s side need just a draw to earn promotion to Division 1 for the first time since 2016.

The Cork hurlers and the LGFA team are on the cusp of a league final too while the camogie team have an outside chance of making it to the decider.

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The 11-time All-Ireland winner gives her thoughts on how Cork are performing so far this season, having won four games in succession.

Joe Carroll’s side are flying high on top of Division 1 and are one win away from a league final.

Stack also chats about the current state of ladies football as it trials their new rules in the league season.

Also on the show, we talk about the Cork hurlers losing their first competitive game of the season against Limerick.

The Cork footballers face Kildare in a must-win game in Division 2 while excitement builds locally with the countdown to the West Cork Rally and the Beamish Cup reaching its conclusion.

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Holland has linked up with fellow West Cork man John Caulfield for the League of Ireland Premier Division club.

When Caulfield was manager of Cork City (2014 to 2019), he handed Holland a coaching break in 2017. 

Nine years on, the two join forces, this time with the Connacht club.

Also on the show, we look back at Cork’s heavy defeat to Derry (1-31 to 0-14) in National Football League Division 2.

John Cleary’s side are still in the promotion race but this could be a damaging result later in the campaign.

Ben O’Connor’s hurlers continued their Division 1A winning form in beating Kilkenny. They go into the clash with Limerick in good spirits.

Joe Carroll’s LGFA are one win from a Division 1 final too after victory over Waterford.

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The result puts John Cleary’s side within touching distance of promotion to Division 1, a tier they haven’t been in since 2016.

It also confirmed Cork’s fourth victory in succession and has them on eight points on top of the table. Meath and Derry fall in behind on six while Louth sit on four in fourth spot.

The Rebels’ next game against Derry in Celtic Park (1pm) this Sunday is now a huge match. The Ulster side, like Cork, are on a winning streak. They have beaten their last three opponents.

We discuss Cork’s top two aspirations heading into the final three games.

The hurlers and LGFA team are hoping to keep their form going this weekend too against Kilkenny and Waterford respectively.

The camogie team lost to Antrim and are at the other end of the spectrum while we also talk about Jack Crowley’s super game as Ireland beat England in Twickenham.

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John Cleary’s Cork are after three league wins in a row for the first time in the top two divisions since 2014 after beating Offaly in Tullamore (3-15 to 0-19).

Meath are on a three game winning streak too after seeing off Derry, Cavan and Louth in recent weeks with midfielder Jack Flynn getting winning two-pointers in two of those matches.

The Royals are All-Ireland semi-finalists from 2025 so the county is on a high.

The feeling is whoever wins this game will put themselves in a great position for promotion.

Also on the show, we are joined by Tony Hughes from Access Credit Union to talk about his interest in pickleball.

Hughes represented Ireland at the 2025 European Pickleball Championships in Rome and is hoping it’s a sport that can catch on in West Cork.

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This wasn’t the greatest night for Andy Farrell’s side as they started their 6 Nations campaign with a loss.

Multiple questions came in the aftermath, mainly about where Irish rugby was going after such a damaging defeat.

Savage delves into this and the ongoing debate of who should play out-half, Sam Prendergast or Innishannon’s Jack Crowley.

Teams who are going well though are Cork’s inter-county GAA teams who are unbeaten across all codes in the National Leagues.

The hurlers made it three wins from three last weekend in beating Tipperary (0-29 to 0-22), while the footballers hope to replicate that record when they travel to Offaly this Sunday.

The LGFA side face Armagh and can go up to second with a win while the camogie team begin their season on Saturday when they make the trip to Waterford. 

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John Cleary’s side have seen off Cavan and Louth so far and sit top of Division 2.

This is the first time the Rebels have won their opening two games in the top two divisions since 2015, which is progress.

Cork were comfortable winners away in Drogheda as they defeated Louth 1-17 to 1-12.

Hayes gives his thoughts on how the league is going so far.

Also on the show, we discuss wins for the hurlers and LGFA team.

Ben O’Connor’s hurlers beat Galway 2-20 to 1-21 to go second in Division 1A while Joe Carroll’s LGFA team beat Galway 1-10 to 2-5 to rise to second in Division 1.

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Cork got their Lidl LGFA League Division 1 off to a start with a 1-10 to 2-7 draw against Kildare in MTU Sports Grounds.

Joe Carroll’s team are a newly promoted side having achieved promotion from Division 2 in 2025.

Cleary won the Cork club championship with Éire Óg during the winter and will be hoping to show her leadership qualities in the county season.

We also touch on the Cork footballers and their winning start to Division 2 of the National Football League against Cavan (0-24 to 2-17). 

A Steven Sherlock late two-pointer free was enough to see off a Cavan side who were seven points up with 12 minutes to play.

John Cleary’s side face Louth in Drogheda this Sunday (1.30pm).

As for Ben O’Connor’s hurlers, they romped to victory over Waterford (3-25 to 1-17).

They will travel up to Galway this Saturday (7pm) for the second round of Division 1A.

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Nicola Tuthill won the Sports Star of the Year award on the night and at only 22, her stock continues to rise

We include a chat with the hammer thrower in this week’s show after her award win about the year she had and her hopes for 2026.

We caught up with special guest on the night David Gillick too, who is a feature of RTÉ’s athletics coverage.

We also have clips of Philip Wall, Kate Wall, Kilmacabea GAA/LGFA, Graham Canty and Abbie Salter-Townshend on what was a great night had by all.

More clips from the event can be viewed on our social media pages.

Back to matters on the pitch, Cork start their National League campaigns in three of the four codes this Sunday.

John Cleary’s footballers begin their competitive season at home to Cavan (1.30pm) while Ben O’Connor’s hurlers will be involved in the second game of a Pairc Uí Chaoimh double header against Waterford (3.45pm).

Joe Carroll’s LGFA team host Kildare in MTU (2pm) with an added interest in the new rules coming in this season.

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The Carbery club saw off Easkey 0-19 to 0-18 in a thrilling final in Croke Park.

They became the first club from the West Cork division to win an All-Ireland hurling title, sparking joy amongst their fans.

We are joined by the Man of the Match on the day Ronan Crowley, as he chats about the win itself, the celebrations, what it means for the club and his own brilliant performance.

This week is also West Cork Sports Star Awards week and we look at the nominees, award winners named already and the special guest this Saturday night.

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The West Cork club have been on a great journey, starting in Ahamilla when they faced local rivals Barryroe and it ends in the biggest stage of all.

Joe Ryan and his side have had memorable wins against Ballygarvan, Glen Rovers, Knockaderry, Kilrossanty and Davidstown-Courtnacuddy up to this point and are now one game away from the big prize.

As well as the interview with captain Wall, we look ahead to the big game and predict if the Black and Amber can cross the finish line.

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ON THIS week's podcast, we are looking back at a fantastic year in West Cork sport, as we look at 20 moments that stood out over the course of the year.

2025 was one to remember for West Cork sporting fanatics between GAA success for Skibbereen Community School, Kilbrittain and Ballinascarthy, the usual brilliant performances from Jack Crowley, Nicola Tuthill and Fintan McCarthy, the consistency of Clonakilty Soccer Club and so much more.

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This is the last Star Sport Podcast of 2025 – thank you to all of our loyal listeners for tuning in for another great year, and we are looking forward to coming back again in 2026. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Star Sport HQ.

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After beating West Cork rivals Kilbree in the junior B county final, they overcame Newcastle West, Moyle Rovers and Kilmaley to win the provincial championship.

Deasy was the joint-captain with Kate Whelton this year while Sexton is the goalkeeper in the team and one of the experienced players.

Both players talk about their success this year, aiming to go up through the grades and their influential manager Tom Farrell.

We also look back at Kilbrittain progressing to the All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship final.

The Black and Amber beat Wexford side Davidstown-Courtnacuddy 2-15 to 1-16 last Saturday to book their Croke Park place.

Joe Ryan’s charges will face Sligo champions Easkey in GAA HQ on Saturday, January 10th (3.15pm).

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Jennings is after a season where he led Kilmacs to the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Junior A Football Championship after they beat Donoughmore recently.

It means that the Leap and Glandore club will taste county championship football in 2026 after years of knocking on the door.

We are also joined by Blake, friend of the show, as he explains his club championship idea that could be for the better in years to come.

The Adrigole native is a former Cork GAA PRO and is currently a delegate with the Munster council.

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Cork face into another campaign in Division 2, but before that there is the return of the McGrath Cup in early January.

Cleary is going into his fourth year as permanent Cork boss after he committed to another two-year term in the off season.

He chats about updates on the panel, getting used to the new rules and much more.

Also on the show, we react to the county championship draws for 2026 which were made this week.

Castlehaven, Clonakilty, Carbery Rangers, O’Donovan Rossa, Bandon and Kilbrittain are just some of the clubs that have West Cork derbies to look forward to next year.

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Gillick is well known to Irish sports fans and indeed West Cork sporting fanatics for his interviews he has done over the years with local athletes such as Phil Healy, Nicola Tuthill and Paul O’Donovan.

His new book was also named as part of the 2025 list of Ger McCarthy’s ten brilliant books guaranteed to entertain and delight sports fans.

You can purchase the book here or in all good book stores across the country.

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They became the first West Cork club to win a hurling provincial championship of any kind since 2005. 

Butler himself scored 1-3 in the final while Mark Hickey got 1-9.

This has been a marvelous year for Kilbrittain, having won their seventh championship match on the spin in their hurling journey.

An All-Ireland semi-final is still to be played a week before Christmas so the magic may not be done yet and Butler, as shown in the interview, is thrilled.

Kilmacabea were another club to win silverware over the weekend as they saw off Donoughmore in the Junior A Football Championship county final, 1-14 to 1-7.

This has been a long time coming but finally the men from Leap and Glandore broke their duck and will be playing in the county Premier Junior Football Championship in 2026.

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The Leap club’s second county final appearance at junior A level will get underway at 3.30pm in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

This has been a great campaign for Kilmacs so far, having secured their second Carbery title in-a-row but will now be looking for further glory.

The carrot of achieving promotion to the county premier junior grade is on offer too so a massive game for the club.

Also on the show, we discuss Kilbrittain who are in Munster JHC final action against Kilrossanty of Waterford (1pm) on Saturday in Mallow.

Joe Ryan’s side are the only Cork hurling club remaining in the provincial championship and want to take the crown to the west.

There was also big West Cork involvement in the St Finbarrs’ camogie team who clinched their first ever Munster senior title.

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St Colum’s player Coppinger won her third in four seasons while Courcey Rovers’ McCarthy won her fourth in-a-row.

Other Cork winners included Ashling Thompson, Amy O’Connor and Laura Hayes.

McCarthy missed out on the Player of the Year award, despite getting nominated for a third successive season, as Galway’s Aoife Donohue collected the award.

We couldn’t miss giving the Irish soccer team a mention after their heroics in seeing off Portugal and Hungary to clinch a World Cup play-off in March.

A huge boost to the nation after Troy Parrott hit five goals in two games. Unexpected too.

There were also county final defeats for Ilen Rovers and Bandon while Kilmacabea and Ibane Gaels are in action this coming weekend.

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This black tie event will be held at The Westlodge Hotel with the drinks reception starting at 6pm. 

Guests include music by The Irish Weavers, guest of honour GAA president Jarlath Burns and M.C. for the night, RTÉ Sports presenter Jacqui Hurley.

Tickets for the event will be €50.

Tim chats about the great year the Carbery division has had and what to expect on the night.

Also on the show, we have a video from Lisheen NS as they shout on Ilen Rovers before their county final against Ballinora this Sunday.

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After winning the Premier Junior Camogie Championship title in 2024, they followed it up with an Intermediate Camogie Championship victory in 2025 after beating Sliabh Rua in the final.

Bal will play second tier county camogie (premier intermediate) in 2026 joining fellow West Cork clubs Newcestown, Enniskeane and Clonakilty.

Crowley and Patwell were also part of the Carbery camogie team that competed in the senior championship this year, emphasising their quality along with the rest of their teammates.

Also on the show, we look back at an action-packed weekend as Ilen Rovers drew their Intermediate A Football Championship final against Ballinora, meaning a replay will be required.

Bandon hurlers are made to wait for their county final to take place once again after Aghabullogue won their football final against Uibh Laoire.

There were also county championship wins for Kilmacabea, Ibane Gaels and Glengarriff.

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Flor O’Driscoll’s side go into this decider unbeaten in the championship and will hope that form can take them to glory.

Ilen have beaten Boherbue, St Vincent’s, Mitchelstown and Adrigole en route to the decider but are coming up against a Ballinora side who took out Gabriel Rangers and Kilmurry in the knockout stage.

The West Cork club have had a great season and will want to finish on a high.

Elsewhere, Carbery champions Kilmacabea and Ballinascarthy get their county campaigns underway this weekend.

The U21 sides of Ibane Gaels and St Colum’s are in knockout action too in a busy period for sport, despite the winter nights coming.

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The Black and Amber beat Glen Rovers 0-22 to 2-15 in what was a great performance from the West Cork club.

The club won their first county hurling title in 15 years after a brilliant second-half display in particular.

What’s more, they have a Munster JHC campaign to look forward to as they face either Kenmare Shamrocks of Kerry or Knockaderry from Limerick in November.

For now though, they will rightfully bask in the glory after a superb victory.

Also on the show, we talk about Ballinascarthy winning, not just one title but two on Sunday.

Their hurlers won the Carbery JAHC after a 0-22 to 1-16 win over Kilbree while their camogie team completed back-to-back county titles with a 3-7 to 1-9 victory over Sliabh Rua.

The camogie team will be in the second tier of county camogie in 2026 while the hurlers have a county championship to look forward to.

We discuss Munster’s 31-14 win over Leinster in the United Rugby Championship too as Innishannon man Jack Crowley put in a starring display.

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The feat was achieved in Clon’s 3-1 win over Togher Celtic recently.

Soccer Club are currently chasing their third West Cork League title-in-a-row and Collins is a key figure to their dominance.

This recent feat only emphasises his incredible contribution over the last few years.

Also on the show, we look ahead to football semi-final action as Newcestown, Ilen Rovers and Adrigole eye final spots while Carbery Rangers look to preserve their premier senior status.

We talk about Bandon and Kilbrittain hurlers too as both cemented county final spots last weekend.

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Jim O’Sullivan’s men beat Carrigaline in a penalty shoot-out after an 0-18 apiece draw after extra-time, a first last four appearance for the West Cork club in six years.

Castlehaven meanwhile suffered a 6-11 to 0-19 defeat at the hands of St Finbarr’s in the game of the weekend, ending their three-in-a-row quest.

Carbery Rangers will have to go again the relegation play-off after a 1-9 apiece draw with Valley Rovers while O’Donovan Rossa survived in the Senior A grade after a 1-18 to 0-17 win over Fermoy.

Elsewhere, Bandon went down to the fourth tier while Ilen Rovers beat Mitchelstown to seal an Intermediate A Football Championship semi-final date with Adrigole.

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What’s more, the Bandon teenager was strutting his stuff under the watchful eye of Lionel Messi, the Argentinian superstar.

The Cobh Ramblers striker earned his place in Miami after coming through a qualifier in Dublin. Once he landed in Florida, he reached a new level – beating some of the best young talents in the world, including Timmy Abraham, brother of England and Besiktas striker Tammy Abraham, on his way to glory.

Winning a crown and excelling in front of, what some would describe as, the GOAT. What a week for the 18-year-old.

Speaking of GOAT’S, Patrick Horgan retired from inter-county hurling this week, finishing as the top scorer in championship history (as of now) with 32-683.

The Glen Rovers man has left the scene without an All-Ireland medal but will go down as a Cork hurling legend and we pay tribute.

We also discuss an exciting upcoming weekend of club football action where Newcestown, Castlehaven, Ilen Rovers and Gabriel Rangers are looking for semi-final spots.

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Newcestown blew the Premier Senior Football Championship wide open with their 0-12 to 0-10 win over Castlehaven, meaning the county champions will face St Finbarr’s in the quarter-final.

Newcestown, led by David Buckley and the evergreen Tadhg Twomey face Carrigaline in the quarter-final.

Clonakilty saved their tier one status by beating neighbours Carbery Rangers 1-17 to 0-6, consigning Ross to a relegation play-off against Valley Rovers.

There is also relegation deciders for O’Donovan Rossa and Bandon too while Ilen Rovers, Gabriel Rangers and Adrigole all made the knockouts.

A lot of action to divulge this week.

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Kennedy from Clonakilty and Barrett from Ballinascarthy are two key players in a talented Carbery side who have only played one game so far, a win over Seandún earlier in the campaign.

This will be a challenging game this Sunday in Castle Road (6pm) in more ways than one for the West Cork division but they are up for the task.

Also on the show, we discuss the upcoming final round of action in the county football championships where Clonakilty, Carbery Rangers, Dohenys and O’Donovan Rossa have huge final round group games.

We look back at the hurling weekend too, which was positive overall for West Cork clubs including Newcestown who went out fighting in the premier senior grade.

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Salter-Townshend was a key component in the Munster squad, starting three out of the four games as the southerners blitzed their way to glory.

Not to mention, she also won the All-Ireland League senior title with her club UL Bohimians earlier this year. Two trophies in one year ain’t bad.

The Skibbereen native chats about the recent success and the rise of women’s rugby in West Cork and beyond.

Also on the show, we discuss Ben O’Connor becoming the new Cork hurling manager, replacing Pat Ryan in the hot seat.

The Rebels are looking for their first Liam MacCarthy cup triumph since 2005, will 2026 be the year?

We look back at the Carbery U21 football finals too where Ibane Gaels, St Colum’s and Ilen Rovers were victorious.

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Bantry Blues face Ibane Gaels in the A final on Friday, the B final will be contested by St Colums and Ahán Gaels on Saturday while the C decider pits Clann na nGael against Ilen Rovers this Sunday.

All three encounters will show the skills of the best young players in the region and Kieran McCarthy caught with players and personnel from the competing teams, Paddy Cronin from Bantry, Tomás Ó Buachalla from Ibane, Colm Cronin from Colums, Kieran Fleming from Ahán, Timmy McCarthy from Ilen and Ciarán O'Regan from Clann na nGael.

Also on the show, we look back at round two of the county football championships where there were wins for Castlehaven, Newcestown and Adrigole but concern for Clonakilty, Carbery Rangers and Dohenys.

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The former head of boxing at Sky Sports dropped into our office recently for a catch-up. Adam is a friend of the show and he and his family visit West Cork as often as they can.

He is one of the finest boxing commentators there is and he chats to us about his friendship with Katie Taylor and how he wants a homecoming for one of Ireland’s greatest ever athletes.

Adam also opens up about his own health struggles in the last couple of years, being diagnosed with bladder cancer a few years ago.

Kieran McCarthy caught up with him for this week’s edition.

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A 1-14 to 1-13 loss to Galway in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie final ended their three-in-a-row bid.

We reflect on Galway’s tenacity, Cork’s first-half struggle, the Rebels’ second-half fightback and some questionable refereeing calls.

We look forward too as Ger Manley’s team will be gunning to claim back the O’Duffy Cup in 2026 with Galway no doubt having no plans to let it go.

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Tuthill is enjoying the most prolific spell of her young career: silver medals at both the European U23 Championships and World University Games.

That was followed by a successful defence of her national title last weekend, with a new personal best of 71.75m added in.

At only 21 years of age, she is making serious strides.

Also on the show, we reflect on the news that John Cleary will be staying on for another two years as Cork senior football manager.

The Castlehaven man will be going into his fifth season as Rebels boss in 2026.

We look forward to the All-Ireland senior camogie final too as Cork chase the three-in-a-row when they face Galway on Sunday in Croke Park (5.15pm).

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In the premier SFC, Clonakilty and Carbery Rangers started with defeats but there were wins for Castlehaven and Newcestown to start their campaigns with a bang.

In senior A, O’Donovan Rossa could only manage a draw while Dohenys were narrowly defeated by Bishopstown.

Elsewhere, there were wins for Castletownbere, Ilen Rovers, Adrigole and Gabriel Rangers.

Back to inter-county and the Cork camogie team are through to a fifth All-Ireland final in-a-row after seeing off Waterford 1-21 to 1-11.

It is going to be a Cork v Galway decider for the second year running.

The minor LGFA team won an All-Ireland this week after defeating Dublin with some key West Cork involvements.

We’ll also chat (briefly) about the editors’ home county as Kerry won their 39th All-Ireland title.

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The Courcey Rovers player and her teammates are aiming to win their fifth All-Ireland semi-final in-a-row this weekend in UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny.

Cork are also going for their first All-Ireland three-in-a-row since 1973, there are two hurdles left to jump.

One team who won’t be going up the Hogan Stand steps are the Cork hurlers after their demoralising 3-27 to 1-18 defeat against

Tipperary in the All-Ireland SHC final.

A second-half showing that only yielded 0-2 was ultimately Pat Ryan’s side’s downfall as Tipp got their hands on Liam MacCarthy.

We will break down, as much as we can, in the show.

We look ahead to the start of the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork football championships too with plenty of West Cork interest.

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Joining us this week is Cork hurling legend Diarmuid ‘The Rock’ O’Sullivan to discuss the key talking points ahead of the big match.

O’Sullivan was full-back when Cork last won the Liam MacCarthy cup in 2005, the current crop are hoping to end a 20-year drought.

The county has been painted red this week as the build up for the final increases with flags all around, including in West Cork.

Cork did beat Tipperary 4-27 to 0-24 earlier in this year’s championship but most people are still expecting a tight game between two Munster powerhouses.

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The Rebels dominated in the stands and on the pitch as an All-Ireland final against Tipperary takes place in on Sunday, July 20th.

Everything clicked for Pat Ryan’s side in Croke Park last time out but there is still a job to do.

We also chat to Rosaleen O’Brien from the Meela Moos to chat about the upcoming Festival of Football and Wellbeing Day in Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The Gaelic4Mothers and Others is an association with Sports Direct to host this event in aid of the Cork Mental Health Foundation.

Argideen Rangers were the only West Cork club to win a county football league title in what was a disappointing weekend for Carbery clubs in finals.

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eir hurling ambassador Kingston was on hand as eir announced a major milestone in its network transformation - Ireland’s No.1 5G Network Availability award for the fifth year in a row.

The main story here isn’t the hurling but indeed his connections with West Cork GAA club, and serial winners, Goleen.

The Douglas man was down at their victory dinner dance recently and he tells us how it came to be.

He and his Cork teammates are looking forward to their clash with Dublin this weekend (Saturday at 5pm in Croke Park) which will attract over 70,000 spectators.

Also on the show, we talk Cork camogie, Cork LGFA and the club scene as league finals are aplenty this weekend.

eir has reached a major milestone in its network transformation, Ireland's No.1 5G Network Availability award for the fifth year in a row. As the first operator to launch 5G at Croke Park in 2020, eir continues to enhance the matchday experience for fans and players alike. Known as the fastest field sport in the world, hurling is a fitting match for eir’s ultra-fast fibre and 5G networks – now bringing faster speeds, stronger connections, and better coverage to communities across Ireland.

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The game ended 1-19 to 1-16 with the Rebels putting a decent effort but the question now will be on Cleary’s future.

The Castlehaven man’s three-year term as permanent Cork boss is up and it remains to be seen whether he will be offered a new deal.

In the meantime, former Cork footballer Hayes chatted to Matthew Hurley about the good and bad this season

Also on the show, we found out Cork will face Dublin in the All-Ireland SHC semi-final after the Leinster side shocked Limerick at the weekend.

There were also wins for the Cork LGFA and camogie teams.

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This will be the Castletownshend woman’s first time playing at this prestigious rugby event, which will be held in England, starting in August.

The centre, who has 29 caps for her nation, sat down with Kieran McCarthy this week.

Also on the show, we look back at the Cork footballers’ win over Roscommon and look ahead to their All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final against Dublin in Croke Park on Saturday (6.15pm).

John Cleary’s side saved their season against the Rossies and will go in as underdogs against the Dubs but there is hope for a scalp.

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Pat Ryan’s side beat Limerick 1-30 to 2-27 after extra-time (3-2 on penalties) to get the win over their big rivals.

We discuss the significance of the win, timekeeping, penalty shoot-outs, the split-season and what is potentially there for this Cork group.

Also on the show, we discuss the Cork footballers’ crunch tie with Roscommon.

John Cleary’s side have to win this Saturday in Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise (4.15pm), having lost their opening two games to Meath and Kerry.

We discuss Beara footballers dropping out of the college/divisional county championship in the past week too.

What does this mean for the divisional competition and the Beara division?

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Bouchier managed the U14B hurlers to county glory, Hayes took the U14A footballers to a county title while Lordan managed the school to a Simcox Cup win and a Corn Uí Mhuirí semi-final.

It has been a year of glory for the school and the future looks bright too.

Also on the show, we discuss the Cork footballers’ loss to Meath in the All-Ireland SFC group stage.

John Cleary’s side have a big task on their hands in overcoming Kerry this Saturday in Supervalu Páirc Uí Choimh (4.45pm).

The hurlers are in the Munster SHC final, albeit in unconvincing circumstances while the camogie time are flying after beating Limerick by 38 points in their first championship game of the year. 

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John Cleary’s charges have been drawn in a group with Kerry, Meath and Roscommon with Cork facing Meath this Saturday in Páirc Tailteann, Navan (3pm).

The Rebels came second in the group stage in 2023 and finished in third in 2024, progressing to the knockout stage both times.

With Cork having beaten Meath twice in their last two games, this is a huge game to give either side the best possible start after Kerry beat Roscommon last weekend.

Also on the show, with Camogie congress on Thursday, May 22nd, we discuss what is likely to happen and hoping the skorts-shorts controversy comes to an end.

It wasn’t a good weekend for the Cork hurlers last time out after losing heavily to Limerick.

We talk about their upcoming crunch clash with Waterford in Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

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Courcey Rovers’ Hayes has won multiple All-Irelands with Cork and manages her club in the senior county championship.

The story took another turn in the last week when Cork and Waterford had their Munster senior camogie final called off less than 20 hours before the scheduled throw-in time.

A special congress will be held on May 22nd to decide if wearing shorts can be an option for camogie players or if wearing skorts will remain the compulsory protocol.

Matthew Hurley spoke to Hayes on this week’s show. 

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The division are celebrating their 100th year and will celebrate it in the Parkway Hotel in Dunmanway this Sunday, 11th May from 2pm to 5pm.

All 26 clubs in the division will take part in the event as well as a parade of referees, guest speakers and celebrating Bandon junior team from 1975.

Also on the show, we look back on Clonakilty Soccer winning the quadruple in the West Cork League, clinching the league title with a 4-2 win over Drinagh Rangers.

This is the second year-in-a-row that Clon have achieved the big domestic double (premier division and Beamish Cup).

We talk about the ongoing skorts and shorts debacle in camogie too as Cork have insisted that they will wear shorts for their Munster final against Waterford.

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The Rebels went into this as underdogs but were agonisingly close to pulling off the unthinkable, losing 3-21 to 1-25 after extra-time.

It was a game described by many as one of the games of the decade and despite the weather conditions, the supporters got their money’s worth.

Missed chances and controversial decisions were key in this game and the former Cork footballer breaks down the game.

Also on the show, we look at other gaelic games stories, including the Cork hurlers dropping points away to Clare after being 12 points up at half-time.

The Cork camogie team progressed to the Munster final while the Cork ladies footballers start their championship campaign this weekend.

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The Rebels are going into this game on Saturday at 7pm in Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh as underdogs.

Kerry are league champions and are favourites for the All-Ireland SFC according to the bookmakers.

John Cleary and his team have a massive task ahead of them but there are avenues there for a shock win.

Kieran McCarthy and Matthew Hurley delve into the promotion of the game, potential matchups, ways Cork can trouble Kerry and much more.

Also on the show, we discuss the Cork hurlers’ opening championship game against Clare.

There was mixed league final fortunes for inter-county teams last weekend as the Cork camogie team won against Galway but the LGFA team lost to the Westerners.

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Kingston, who was speaking at the launch of the ‘eir for all’ Poc Tapa Challenge, and his Cork teammates are just off the back of their first league title since 1998.

They beat Tipperary 3-24 to 0-23 to give themselves the perfect preparation for the Munster SHC.

Kingston spoke about how the players are concentrated on the job in hand and how tough the Munster series can be.

Also on the show, we discuss the Cork footballers opening their championship campaign with a 0-24 to 0-13 win over Limerick.

John Cleary’s side will now face old rivals Kerry on Saturday week.

The Cork LGFA and camogie teams are in league final action this weekend too as both Joe Carroll and Ger Manley’s teams come up against Galway.

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The Grammar won their first ever Munster schools cup as they beat 19-time winners Christian Brothers College 20-12.

A school that has past pupils such as Jack Crowley, Gavin Coombes and Darran Sweetnam as well as coaches such as Régis Sonnes now have new heroes.

What followed was Bandon RFC winning the Munster clubs U18.5 crown after they beat Old Christians 28-13, summing up a brilliant week for the town

Also on the show, we celebate another West Cork success as Skibbereen Community School claimed the All-Ireland ladies football senior A title after a 2-10 to 3-6 win over Loretto Cavan.

It was a brilliant achievement by all in a school that fed off multiple clubs in the south-west.

The Cork footballers are back in championship action this weekend as they visit Limerick while the Cork hurlers welcome Tipperary to Leeside as they hope to win a first Allianz League title since 1998. 

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Harte was a key part of Team Ireland in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and has made over 200 appearances for the Emerald Isle.

He spent 13 years on the books of SV Kampong over in the low country but is transferring to Belfast at the end of the season.

Kieran McCarthy caught up with Harte to chat about his successful career so far.

Also on the show, we look back at a successful weekend for Cork in gaelic games.

The footballers beat Cavan to survive in Division 2 and most likely the Sam Maguire cup after a 0-21 to 0-19 win away.

The hurlers, ladies footballers and camogie team all reached league finals by beating Galway, Clare and Tipperary respectively.

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Clon beat Ardfield in a thrilling Beamish Cup final 7-6 on penalties after a 3-3 draw after extra-time.

Soccer Club are now going for the double-double after their league and cup double in 2024.

Also on the show, we look back at the West Cork Rally as Keith Cronin reigned supreme again, albeit with a bit of controversy.

The Cork footballers beat Louth to edge closer to safety while the inter-county hurlers, ladies footballers and camogie players are all one win away from a league final.

We discuss Nicola Tuthill and Sacred Heart, Clonakilty’s successes too.

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The decider takes place in Turners Cross this Sunday at 12.30pm.

Clon are looking to win their second Beamish Cup in a row while Ardfield are only competing in their first final since 2009.

It is a real David v Golaith clash as Clon are second in the premier division while Ardfield sit second from bottom in the championship.

Ger gives his big match prediction too.

Also on the show, we look ahead to the Cork footballers’ clash with Louth and the West Cork Rally as well as looking back the Cork hurlers’ demolition of Clare and discussing rumours of Jack Crowley moving to Leicester Tigers.

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After beating Dunmanway Town, Beara United and Spartak Mossgrove in their run to the last four, they have been the undoubted story of the competition and will hope that there is one more upset up their sleeve.

The other semi-final sees Clonakilty Soccer Club face Bunratty United is a Skibbereen last four double-header.

Also on the show, we discuss a disappointing 14-point defeat for the Cork footballers against Roscommon in the Allianz Football League Division 2.

Promotion hopes are now up in smoke as survival in the division and the Sam Maguire cup become priority.

All three other inter-county sides won as the hurlers, ladies footballers and camogie team beat Kilkenny, Roscommon and Dublin respectively.

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The former Bandon AC member smashed her previous PB by almost four seconds which saw her surge up to fourth in the all-time Irish women’s indoor one-mile ranking.

Nicholson, a native of Ballinascarthy, chatted to Kieran McCarthy this week.

Also on the show, we look ahead to the triple-header coming up in Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this Saturday as the Cork footballers, hurlers and ladies footballers face Roscommon (7pm), Kilkenny (5pm) and Roscommon (3pm) respectively.

John Cleary’s footballers are off the back of a loss to Monaghan, the hurlers recently fell to Tipperary while it was positive in ladies football as Cork beat Monaghan.

The Cork camogie team also beat Waterford to start their league campaign and face Dublin away next on Saturday at 2pm.

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Gollogly won two Ulster titles in his time playing for Monaghan (2013 and 2015) and now owns a company called Gaelic Tactics Board.

John Cleary’s Cork are off the back of a win at home to Westmeath (3-18 to 3-17) and will hope to make it three wins from four as they aim to strengthen their promotion charge.

Monaghan come into this game on four points (the same as Cork) after losing to Roscommon last weekend (0-25 to 2-14).

Also on the show, we look ahead to the other three Cork sides in action this weekend.

The hurlers go to Thurles to play Tipperary on Saturday at 7.30pm, the LGFA team face Monaghan on Sunday at 2pm in Castleblayney while the Camogie team open their league campaign against Waterford in Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday at 2pm.

In local news, the Carbery U21 football championships was suspended this week after the Cork county board refused to grant the south-west division an extra week to finish off the championships.

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Cahalane was speaking at the launch of the Very National Camogie Leagues for 2025 where she was honoured to go to the event as the Rebels’ captain.

She talks to us about getting advice from her dad (Cork football legend Niall), being part of a successful GAA family and the hopes for Ger Manley’s team in 2025.

Also on the show, we look ahead to the Cork footballers’ home game against Westmeath this weekend, a game where John Cleary’s side can’t afford to slip up.

We talk about the inclusion of Conor Cahalane on the football panel too, a story broken by The Southern Star last Friday.

The Carbery U21A football championships kicked off as Bantry Blues, Castlehaven, Ibane Gaels and O’Donovan Rossa all progressed to the semi-finals.

We also look ahead to the quarter-finals of the Beamish Cup as the local soccer tournament reaches its conclusion.

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The club was only founded in January 2023 and recently came back from the European Championships in Portugal with three gold medals (won by Kawan Azeredo, Juliana Taparica and Mariana Ribeiro) and one bronze (Karel Bubnik).

It was a first medal in the adult division for the club (nevermind four).

They then won a further two gold medals at the Dublin Open last weekend in the form of Kawan Azeredo and Juan Barcellos.

Back home, the club also does an outreach program where they do self-defence and jiu-jitsu classes in schools around West Cork.

Club founder O’Donovan and coach Guilherme join us this week to talk about the recent highs and their beginnings.

Also on the show, we discuss Cork’s agonising one point defeat to Down (1-19 to 2-15) in Newry in the Allianz Football League Division 2.

A late two pointer won it for the Ulster side, leaving John Cleary’s team in fourth after two games.

The hurlers played out a tight and tense draw with old foes Limerick (1-16 apiece) in Páirc Uí Chaoimh while the ladies footballers fell short to Galway in Tuam (2-8 to 0-12).

Elsewhere, Jack Crowley impressed off the bench as Ireland beat England in the opening round of the 6 Nations.

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John Cleary’s side beat Meath by 2-19 to 0-21, winning their first Division 2 opening game in eight attempts.

The Rebels face Down next in Newry (1pm on Sunday) and are looking up with positivity.

The Hurlers also got on the winning trail after their 2-21 to 0-12 triumph over Wexford in Division 1A.

They face Limerick next in Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday at 7.30pm, live on the TG4 player and app.

The Ladies Footballers’ also won, beating Westmeath in the Lidl League Divison 2 by 3-12 to 0-5 with the returning Libby Coppinger bagging two goals.

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It was no surprise to see Olympic legends Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy pick up the main award, Paul for the fourth time, Fintan got his third.

Niall Cahalane (Hall of Fame), Clonakilty Soccer Club (Team of the Year), Goleen GAA (Special Achievement), Clonakilty RFC (Club of the Year) and Oran Brady (Paudie Palmer Youth Award) were also winners on the night.

We reflect on each winners’ achievements and hear from them after a special evening to celebrate the best of the west.

Also coming up, we look ahead to the Cork footballers’ opening Allianz National Football League game against Meath this Saturday.

John Cleary’s side are hoping to make a better start than in previous campaigns.

The Cork Hurlers and Ladies Footballers are in league action too and we will look ahead to their games against Wexford and Westmeath respectively.

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Nicholson chats about all their activities, events and opportunities going on at their Clubhouse in Durrus.

She also delves into their fundraising efforts to get their 17 athletes to the Mixed Ability World Cup in Pamplona Spain in June 2025. 

They competed at the 2022 World Cup too and Sue talks about why it’s so important that they achieve their fundraising goal and make sure they give every athlete and their career the opportunity to travel.

Also this week, we look ahead to the West Cork Sports Star Awards for 2024, held on Saturday 18th in the Celtic Ross Hotel.

We preview the different categories including the top prize which includes 15 nominees from a variety of sports.

The first round of the Beamish Cup took place recently and we will review all the action from that as well as Munster’s crucial European Champions Cup win over Saracens.

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It is a staple to the West Cork soccer calendar and nobody is more excited for the commencement than in Star HQ.

Clonakilty Soccer Club hope to retain the cup they won in dramatic fashion in 2024, beating Drinagh Rangers 3-2 in the final.

Drinagh themselves, who lost out on the league and cup last season, will hope to win their first Beamish Cup since 2018.

Dunmanway Town, who have won three of the last five cups, will also be in the mix, as will Castletown Celtic and Togher Celtic.

We preview what is going to be an exciting edition, starting with the first round.

Elsewhere, we look at recently announced West Cork Sports Star award winners as we gear up to the awards on January 18th.

There is still local involvement in provincial and national competitions as Hamilton High School Bandon compete in the knockout stage of Munster senior cup in rugby as well as the Corn Uí Mhuirí quarter finals.

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2024 was one to remember for West Cork sporting fanatics between success at the Olympic Games in Paris where the Ballineen Bullet Phil Healy and Skibbereen rowers Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy in particular excelled, local GAA clubs winning county titles, Keith Cronin’s Irish Tarmac Rally title and so much more.

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This is the last Star Sport Podcast of 2024 – thank you to all of our loyal listeners for tuning in for another great year, and we are looking forward to coming back again in 2025. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Star Sport HQ.

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The Newcestown native has taken charge of some big games in his young career including this year’s Cork premier SHC final between Imokilly and Sarsfields.

Scanlon chats about his career to date, the number of referees needed for club championships, respect for referees and the new rules for gaelic football, including those involving discipline.

Also in the show, we reflect on three time olympic medalist Paul O’Donovan getting the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year for the first time ever.

It was also the first rowing representative to take home the individual award ever.

Beara fell short in the U21A county football final while players from Rosscarbery, Bantry, Ballydehob and Glengarriff were in LGFA All Ireland final action last weekend.

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The Roos won the title against the 2023 victors, Brisbane Lions, in the final by 39-9 and went the whole season unbeaten, no team in the AFL men's or women's have done that before.

O’Shea just finished her third season down under and at just 22 years of age, there is a lot more to come.

She chats to Matthew Hurley this week about the whole AFLW experience and her aspirations for the future.

Also in the show, we talk about the Allianz football and hurling league fixtures that were announced recently.

John Cleary’s Cork footballers face Meath at home first up while Pat Ryan’s hurlers travel to Wexford at the end of January.

The club county championship draws were made this week too and we discuss the groups presented to the West Cork clubs in football and hurling.

Goleen came up short in the county junior B football final while the Beara U21s are in county final action this weekend coming.

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The Mizen Peninsula club have already won two championship trophies (confined junior B and Carbery junior B titles) as well as a West Cork division 2 league win.

Their county junior B final is in Pairc Uí Rinn this Sunday at 1pm as they hope to win a quadruple of trophies, a treble of championships and a double of county titles, all in one year.

They beat Ballinhassig 2-12 to 1-13 after extra time in the semi final and are now on the edge of completing a fantastic 2024.

Also in the show, we talk about the retirement of Clonakilty full back Thomas Clancy from the Cork senior football panel.

Clancy becomes the sixth player to leave John Cleary’s panel before the 2025 campaign (after John O’Rourke, Killian O’Hanlon, Steven Sherlock, Damien Gore and Kevin Flahive).

There was disappointment for the O’Donovan Rossa LGFA side after their amazing journey ended at the hands of Galway’s Annaghdown in the All Ireland intermediate semi final.

Kilmacabea’s season also finished after they lost out to Inniscarra in the county junior AFC semi final.

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The club is celebrating 20 years after their Cork junior BHC victory in 2004.

On November 14th, 2004, Crowley, who was captain of the team, collected the junior B cup in front of a huge Skibbereen following. 

Recently, 25 players from the county winning panel, as well as the entire management team, reunited to celebrate that ground-breaking season.

The lads talk about the memories that they have from that year and the current state of play in Skibb hurling.

From one team in the club to another, the O’Donovan Rossa LGFA team are in action again this weekend as they face Annaghdown in the All Ireland intermediate semi final.

James O’Donovan’s team are chasing a sixth championship title in a row after already winning two county’s, two Munsters and one All Ireland.

Kilmacabea are in county junior AFC semi final action as they take on Inniscarra while Goleen will be in the county junior BFC semi final against Ballinhassig.

We also discuss Jack Crowley as Ireland take on Australia in their final rugby Autumn International plus we look at the recent goings on in the West Cork League in soccer.

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The Bandon RFC graduate and Innishannon man has been in competition for the Irish number ten jersey for the past few weeks with Leinster players Ciaran Frawley and Sam Prendergast.

Crowley played 58 minutes against New Zealand and 62 minutes against Argentina in Ireland’s recent Autumn Internationals, scoring a combined 20 points, including a try against the South Americans.

Ireland scored no points in the time Crowley was off the pitch during the two games.

Savage talks to Kieran McCarthy about why Crowley has earned his right to retain his starting spot and his thoughts on the current form of the Irish team overall.

In other news, Cork camogie received eight All Stars this week too, including Courcey Rovers star Saoirse McCarthy.

Goleen are in junior B action against Ballinhassig and Beara U21s find themselves in a county final after they beat Valley Rovers.

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Rossa beat St Ailbes from Limerick by 0-10 to 0-7 and produced a particularly impressive second half display.

That's five championship titles in the last five for super Skibb, who have only lost one game in that time.

O’Donovan talks about how the win has sunk in, the Skibbereen supporters, the influence of manager James O’Donovan and their upcoming All Ireland semi final.

We will discuss the week’s big talking points too.

Castlehaven’s year came to an end after their Munster SFC loss to Dr Crokes in Killarney, 1-15 to 1-8.

A couple of injuries for the Haven to Damien Cahalane and Rory Maguire proved vital.

The Clonakilty LGFA side lost narrowly to Waterford’s Ballymacarbry after extra time.

There was joy for Kilmacabea as they beat Douglas in the county junior AFC but Diarmuid O Mathunas remarkable season came to an end after their defeat to Ballinora.

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The Castletownkenneigh club beat Ballinascarthy by 1-14 to 1-12 in Enniskeane to bring the Flyer Nyhan Cup back to Mathunas.

Hurley talks about the emotion of the win, the support from the Mathunas’ fans, balancing hurling and football and their upcoming county championship quarter final against Ballinora.

Also on the show, we talk about four Cork football departures that happened this week.

Carbery Rangers’ John O’Rourke announced his inter-county retirement after 11 years on the Rebels’ senior panel.

Kilshannig man Killian O’Hanlon also retired while St Finbarrs’ Steven Sherlock and Kilmacabea’s Damien Gore are taking a year out.

We will preview Castlehaven’s AIB Munster club SFC quarter final against Dr Crokes this Sunday as Seanie Cahalane’s men hope to retain the provincial crown.

Also this weekend, O’Donovan Rossa’s are in Munster intermediate LGFA final action against St Ailbes and Clonakilty face a Munster senior B LGFA final against Ballymacarbry.

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They repeated the feat of 2012/2013, manager Seanie Cahalane captained the team 11 years ago and is now the winning manager.

The Haven were full value for their win after outscoring Nemo by 0-9 to 0-3 in the second half.

Collins talks about what the win means for the Haven, completing the two in a row and another possible Munster run.

Also on the show, we talk about the Carbery junior AFC final where Kilmacabea reigned supreme over Diarmuid O Mathunas, 1-12 to 1-4.

Mathunas have to go again for the divisional hurling decider this weekend as they face Ballinascarthy in a replay.

Goleen made headlines too with their junior B victory over Clann na Gael and having won the confined junior B county earlier in the year, they are on a role.

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The Haven are going for their second Andy Scannell Cup in a row and face a Nemo side chasing their first crown since 2022.

The sides battled it out in the final in 2023 too as the Haven won out by 0-11 to 0-9.

We discuss where the game could be won and lost, Castlehaven’s experience, kickouts and overall key aspects to the big game.

Hayes also gives his final prediction.

There are other divisional finals taking place too and we look back at the drawn Carbery junior AHC final between Ballinascarthy and Diarmuid O Mathunas (0-13 apiece).

The Carbery junior AFC final is on the horizon too as Kilmacabea, after their semi final win against St Mary’s last weekend, take on Mathunas on Saturday in Dunmanway at 7.30pm.

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O’Mahony talks about the rise of the club from being in junior C in 2018 to competing in Senior in 2025.

Rossa won the junior Cork, Munster and All Ireland crowns in 2023 and have won 19 of their last 20 championship games.

It is a fairytale story for Skibb and O’Mahony is one of the key players forefronting their rise.

We also look at the Cork county championship semi finals as Castlehaven cemented their premier SFC favourites tag by beating St Finbarrs 0-18 to 0-14.

Seanie Cahalane’s team will face Nemo Rangers in the final after the city side saw off Mallow.

There was disappointment for Dohenys (senior A), Adrigole and Gabriel Rangers (both intermediate A) as their seasons came to an end at the hands of Knocknagree, Boherbue and Glanmire.

We’ll also discuss the current state of play in the Carbery junior AFC as well as previewing the Carbery junior AHC final between Diarmuid O Mathunas and Ballinascarthy.

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McCarthy was in Croke Park this week for the Launch of Eir as an Official Telco partner of the Camogie Association and three year sponsor of the U16 Camogie All Ireland Championship.

She talks about how Camogie brings people together, adapting to Dublin life and Cork’s quest for the O’Duffy Cup three in a row in 2025.

We also look at the Cork county championship action as Clonakilty exited the Cork premier SFC in dramatic fashion, losing on penalties for Nemo Rangers.

There was positivity for Gabriel Rangers however as they produced the shock in overcoming Mitchelstown.

This weekend, Castlehaven, Dohenys, Gabriels and Adrigole are all in semi final action and we will look forward to those last four encounters.

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O’Donovan has been in two of the last three Southern Star Team of the Week’s across hurling and football.

He is one of the most lethal finishers in the Carbery championship and one of Bal’s marksmen in both codes.

We also look at the Cork county championship action and indeed disruption.

The big story this week was the postponement of big football games last Sunday due to a Met Eireann orange weather warning, including Nemo Rangers v Clonakilty and Carbery Rangers v Eire Og in the premier SFC.

Dohenys progressed to the semi final of the senior AFC after their win over Cill na Martra but there was disappointment for Bantry Blues, Ilen Rovers, Urhan and St James.

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He talks to Kieran McCarthy on this week's podcast.

We also cover a big weekend of county football action as Clonakilty, Carbery Rangers, Dohenys and Bantry Blues.

The current state of play in the Carbery junior A championships will be talked about too.

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A second Olympic gold medal, a seventh World Rowing championship, starting work as a doctor – it's been a busy year.

Thousands flocked to see O'Donovan and the other Skibbereen rowers at a massive homecoming event at the start of September – on this week's podcast, he tells us about why he loves West Cork, what the local recognition means to him, and how 2024 hasn’t been a bad year overall.

We also cover a very busy weekend of county and local football, taking you through each grade as we get ready for relegation play-offs and quarter finals in a couple of weeks time.

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It looks set to be an exciting couple of days of football as there is still plenty to be decided across the different divisions, with a number of West Cork clubs looking to either qualify for the next round or avoid the dreaded relegation playoff.

In Premier Senior, Castlehaven and Carbery Rangers clash in a West Cork derby. Ross know they will need a win to get into the next round, while Castlehaven are already through. Clonakilty are also in action and know a win over St Michaels will qualify them.

Newcestown are in a funny position ahead of the weekend, where they could potentially lose and qualify or win and not qualify. They could finish anywhere from 1st to 4th in their group – one to watch this weekend.

West Cork has lots of teams in action this weekend, and we take you through the permutations for each one on this week's Star Sport Podcast.

We also hear about an exciting charity event taking place this October, and look back at last weekend's hurling action as well.

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Instead, he travelled to Canada just a couple of weeks later and won his seventh World Rowing title. He also started working as a doctor in the interim.

His recent achievements, along with his European and national titles got us thinking, at Star Sport HQ, is Paul O'Donovan the greatest Irish sportsperson of all time?

There are plenty of contenders to the title: Roy Keane, Katie Taylor, Henry Shefflin to name but a few.

O'Donovan has dominated a sport like no other Irish person has, and has raised the profile of a sport in a way perhaps only Katie Taylor can match.

We're obviously biased down here in West Cork, but spoke about why he just might be Ireland's greatest sportsperson of all time on this week's podcast.

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