{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/639c3b8ebcab760012fb6a72/6970f0345393caa848013611?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"West Cork Sports Star Awards special","description":"<p>ON THIS week's podcast, it is that time of year again as we look back at the West Cork Sports Star Awards for 2025.</p><p><br></p><p>Nicola Tuthill won the Sports Star of the Year award on the night and at only 22, her stock continues to rise</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>We caught up with special guest on the night David Gillick too, who is a feature of RTÉ’s athletics coverage.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>More clips from the event can be viewed on our social media pages.</p><p><br></p><p>Back to matters on the pitch, Cork start their National League campaigns in three of the four codes this Sunday.</p><p><br></p><p>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).</p><p><br></p><p>Joe Carroll’s LGFA team host Kildare in MTU (2pm) with an added interest in the new rules coming in this season.</p><p><br></p><p>All this and more on this week's <em>Star Sport Podcast. </em>Watch above. Listen on <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/67y2N80Jdbx7z6W6m0KbHl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>, <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-southern-star-sport-podcast/id1452516283\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow our hosts on X: <a href=\"https://x.com/matt_hurley01\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@matt_hurley01</a> and <a href=\"https://x.com/KieranMcC_SS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@KieranMcC_SS</a></p><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href=\"https://x.com/matt_hurley01\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Matthew Hurley</a></p><p><br></p><p>***</p><p><br></p><p>The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.</p><p><br></p><p>Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For more visit <a href=\"https://accesscu.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.accesscu.ie</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via <a href=\"https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans</a></p>","author_name":"The Southern Star"}