The Southern Star Sport Podcast

ON THIS week’s podcast, we chat to Carbery U15 hurling manager Joe O’Donnell as the team are having a good start to their Rebel Óg Premier 1 Hurling League season.After beating established hurling clubs Blackrock (5-14 to 4-11) and Glen Rovers (5-23 to 5-17), the West Cork division are going very well in their opening season.They face Midleton in Newcestown this Thursday (8pm) as they hope to continue their impressive start.With games against Douglas and Duhallow to follow too, there is a lot of excitement around the squad. O’Donnell, a Limerick man who moved down to Bantry in the late 90s is trying to change the standards of West Cork hurling and is doing tremendous work with his adopted club Bantry Blues too.He also talks about the Cork and Limerick hurling rivalry as the two sides look in pole position to contest the All-Ireland SHC.Ben O’Connor’s Cork hurlers face the Treaty in the Munster final after seeing off Clare 1-30 to 1-14, completing their fourth win in succession in the provincial round robin.We discuss the footballers’ fantastic victory over Meath (0-30 to 1-24). John Cleary’s men progress to Round 2A of the All-Ireland SFC and are one game away from a quarter-final in Croke Park.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 catch up with Amy McCarthy after Cork’s All-Ireland U23 camogie triumph over Kilkenny, 2-23 to 1-5.A dominant display by the Rebels whose squad included McCarthy, Niamh Kennedy (both Clonakilty), Millie Condon (Ballinascarthy), Meabh O’Brien (Enniskeane) and Catherine and Mary Murphy (Kinsale).This is McCarthy’s second All-Ireland title of 2026 too after her Ashbourne Cup win with University College Cork over University of Limerick.It has been a successful season trophy-wise for McCarthy, and she is hoping for more glory with Clonakilty later this year.Also on the show, we reflect on a fantastic night for Cork football as the minors saw off Kerry 1-13 to 0-14 after extra time on Monday night.We have interviews with Cork boss Keith Ricken and coach Maurice Moore after a memorable win.At senior level, the Cork footballers and hurlers have crunch upcoming championship ties against Meath and Clare 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.ie Subscribe 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 Star Sport columnist John Hayes to look ahead to the hotly anticipated Munster SFC final between Cork and Kerry on Sunday in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney (1.45pm).This is the first provincial final meeting since 2021 between the sides as the Rebels are looking for a first Munster triumph since 2012.Other hoodoos for John Cleary’s team include not beating the Kingdom in a Munster decider since 2008 and not winning a championship match in Killarney since 1995.With Cork earning promotion from Division 2 this season and currently on a run of eight victories in ten games.Furthermore, Kerry could be down a few key players judging by the reports coming out of the opposition’s camp.It promises to be a great clash and should go down to the wire.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.ie Subscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans

ON THIS podcast, we chat to Saoirse McCarthy about Cork’s season so far.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.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.ie Subscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans

ON THIS podcast, we chat to Drinagh Rangers manager Robert O’Regan after they clinched the Beamish Cup and a West Cork League treble.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.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 chat to Cork senior hurling captain Darragh Fitzgibbon.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.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.ie 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.ieSubscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans

ON THIS podcast, we build up to this year’s Beamish Cup final with friend of the show Ger McCarthy.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.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.ie Subscribe 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’re joined by Drinagh Rangers women’s team manager Mike Doolan after they completed the West Cork League and Cup double.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.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.ie Subscribe 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 look back at Cork’s Division 2 football final defeat against Meath last Sunday in Croke Park, 1-22 to 2-17.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.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.ie