The Southern Star Sport Podcast

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Cork senior hurler Shane Kingston, amid the hype around the hurling team at the moment.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.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Matthew Hurley***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community. For more visit www.accesscu.ieSubscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Bandon Grammar coach Philip Murphy after the school won the Munster schools junior cup recently.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 townAlso 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. All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.ACAST LINKFollow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Matthew Hurley***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community. For more visit www.accesscu.ieSubscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Irish hockey legend David Harte who is returning closer to home after a successful stint in the Netherlands.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.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Matthew Hurley***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community. For more visit www.accesscu.ieSubscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Clonakilty Soccer Club stalwart and goalkeeper Iain O’Driscoll after they won their second Beamish Cup in a row.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.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Matthew Hurley***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community. For more visit www.accesscu.ieSubscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by friend of the podcast Ger McCarthy as we look ahead to the Beamish Cup final between Clonakilty Soccer Club and Ardfield.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.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Matthew Hurley***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community. For more visit www.accesscu.ieSubscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Ardfield stalwart Peter Barrett as the Beamish Cup surprise packets face giants Drinagh Rangers in the semi-final on Sunday.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.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Matthew Hurley***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community. For more visit www.accesscu.ieSubscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans