The Southern Star Sport Podcast

CLONAKILTY Soccer Club are West Cork League Premier Division champions for the first time, and to celebrate we are welcoming Shane Buttimer to the podcast this week to chat about how it felt to get the title over the line.It was a nerve-wracking match on Sunday against defending champions Drinagh Rangers, who needed to beat Clon to secure first place. The game finished 2-2 and Clonakilty celebrated.Buttimer and teammates had already won the Beamish Cup this season and could still add a third trophy to their cabinet, but the WCL title was their main focus in what was a brilliant season for Clonakilty.We chat to Shane about how it felt when the final whistle blew last Sunday, what it means to Clonakilty to get their hands on the trophy and the immeasurable influence of manager John Leahy.We're also looking back at a huge win for the Cork footballers who toppled Donegal in Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday, giving themselves a great chance at a Croke Park quarter-final at least this year.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. 

WITH one game to go in the West Cork League Premier Division, two points separate Clonakilty Soccer Club and Drinagh Rangers. The pair meet in their final game of the season this Sunday, and Ger McCarthy joins us on this week's podcast to preview what will be a tense affair.Clonakilty SC are top of the league on 46 points, with Drinagh travelling to Darrara College this Sunday knowing that only a win will suffice if they are to retain their status as champions.Both teams have been almost perfect this season, losing just one league game. Clonakilty do have the slight upper hand and will take confidence in their recent Beamish Cup victory over Sunday's opponents, but those who write Drinagh off do so at their peril. It's going to be a fascinating game.Elsewhere on the podcast we're previewing Cork's second group game of the All-Ireland series against Dongeal, which takes place in Páirc Uí Rinn this Saturday at 2.30pm.Can the Rebels halt the Jim McGuinness train? And will playing in a smaller stadium improve the atmosphere? We discuss on this week's podcast.There's also the latest on Nicola Tuthill's late run at a potential spot in the Olympics, Beara's withdrawal from the county championship and a whole lot more.All on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie.

James O'Donovan has had a brilliant few weeks. The Bandon bowler won gold in the Moors competition at the European Bowling Championships in Germany before making his Netflix debut in Bodkin, and now joins us as a guest on the Star Sport Podcast!We chat to O'Donovan about the trip to Germany, his delight at winning a gold medal in what was a tough competition, and what it was like getting in front of the Netflix cameras for their new series set in West Cork, Bodkin.We also take a look back at what was for the most part a glorious weekend for Cork GAA, as Cork won the Munster senior camogie championship, John Cleary's footballers beat Clare in their All-Ireland opener and Pat Ryan's hurlers demolished Tipperary in a must-win game.The only disappointing results came on Saturday in Mallow as the ladies' football A and B teams lost out in their respective Munster finals.There's the latest on the Weest Cork League Premier Division title race and a whole lot more.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie.

IT'S a Cork GAA special on this week's Star Sport Podcast as we look forward to a bumper weekend of action across all codes.This Saturday, Cork ladies' footballers meet Kerry in the TG4 Munster senior championship final on Saturday in Mallow (4pm). While Cork are the defending Munster champions, Kerry are the form team, and the favourites heading into what will be an intriguing game this weekend.Shane Ronayne will be without dual-star Libby Coppinger, who suffered an injury in the recent round-robin game against Tipperary, and as a result will miss both football and camogie finals this weekend.Cork's B team are also in action in Mallow on Sunday in the Munster senior B final, throwing in at 2pm – fans will be hoping for double celebrations.Cork face Waterford in the Munster senior camogie final this Sunday in Semple Stadium, Thurles (1.45pm). While Ger Manley's side will be confident heading into the game after hammering the Déise in the All-Ireland final last year, they will also have revenge on their minds, having been knocked out by Waterford at the quarter final stage of the Munster championship in 2023.Elsewhere, Cork's senior footballers get their All-Ireland series underway this weekend away to Clare in what has been dubbed as a must-win game by many. Donegal and Tyrone are the other counties vying for a top three place in Group 3, so a good start is vital for John Cleary's men.Throw-in at Cusack Park is at 6pm on Saturday.And to round out the weekend, there's the small matter of another must-win game for the Cork senior hurlers as they also travel to Semple Stadium to face Tipperary, who themselves need a win to be in with a chance of qualifying for the All-Ireland series.It's all go for Cork this weekend – let's hope it's a positive one!All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @seanholland_15 & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie.

CLONAKILTY won their first Beamish Cup title in 16 years at the weekend, beating Drinagh Rangers 3-2 in a victory that was widely celebrated in the town.On this week's podcast we are joined by Liam Anthony White – a member of the cup final winning team in 2008 and again in 2024 – who chats about what it means for Clonakilty to win, their hopes for the WCL Premier Division this season and a lot more.We're also joined by road bowling sensation Hannah Sexton, who is off to Germany this weekend for the European Bowling Championships. Sexton finished fifth on the road in 2022 and will be hoping to improve on her position at this year's competition.And if that wasn't enough, Phil Healy and the Irish 4x400m relay team cruised to an Olympic qualification spot in the Bahamas at the weekend in a national record time. Star Sport reporter and Healy's first cousin Seán Holland talks about what it means to the family.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @seanholland_15 & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie.

DANIEL Davey of Davey Nutrition is the special guest on this week's Star Sport Podcast, ahead of his upcoming trip to West Cork for a live event at Glenilen farm in Drimoleague.The event, Raise Your Game, will focus on insights from Davey aimed at helping to empower you to maximise impact and potential in all aspects of your life. It takes place at Glenilen farm on Thursday, May 16th – tickets are available via Eventbrite.He joins the podcast to chat about the event, his time as a senior performance nutritionist for Leinster, why the timing of your meals is important and a lot more.We also chat about Cork's Sam Maguire draw. The Rebels will face Donegal/Armagh, Clare/Kerry and Tyrone in what should be another exciting group stage of the All-Ireland SFC.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @seanholland_15 & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie.

CORK'S minor football manager Haulie O'Sullivan joins us on this week's podcast to chat about his sides chances in the upcoming Munster championship.The former Carbery Rangers manager named a strong panel earlier in the month, and is looking forward to his side's opener against Kerry next Tuesday.There is a strong West Cork contingent on the minor panel, so football fans in the area will be watching with interest as O'Sullivan helps mould the next generation of Cork footballers.If the weekend is anything to go by, then the future seems bright for Cork football, as the men's senior side ran Kerry close in Killarney in the Munster SFC quarter-final – O'Sullivan thinks of all the games Cork have played in their 29 year winning drought in Killarney, Saturday's game was one Cork should and could have won.We chat about that game and what's next for John Cleary's men, and a whole lot more.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @seanholland_15 & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie.

FORMER Cork footballer John Hayes joins the Star Sport Podcast this week to chat about the Rebels' upcoming Munster SFC semi-final against Kerry.It's been slim pickings for Cork against the Kingdom in recent years, with one win in their last 10 championship meetings.Can they bridge the gap in Fitzgerald's Stadium on Saturday? John Hayes thinks that while it will be difficult as always, there are signs that Cork can sneak a surprise result, however unlikely it may seem.He chats to Star reporter Seán Holland about this weekend's tie, Cork's poor history in Killarney, where John Cleary will be hoping they can hurt Kerry and lots more.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @seanholland_15 & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie.

ON this week's podcast we're welcoming Cork hurler Shane Kingston, who joins to chat about his team's chances in the upcoming Munster Senior Hurling Championship.Cork get their campaign underway away to Waterford next weekend, on Sunday April 21st.Having had their season ended in May last year, Kingston says Cork are determined to make sure their presence is felt in this year's championship.Kingston will miss the first game against Waterford, but will hope to return for the Rebels' second game in what promises to be an extremely competitive season once again.We're also reacting to the Cork footballer's win over Limerick in the Munster Senior Football Championship, which has set up a semi-final clash with Kerry. Can Cork go all the way this year?All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @seanholland_15 & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie.