The Southern Star Sport Podcast

ON THIS week's podcast, as we look ahead to the All-Ireland SHC semi-final between Cork and Dublin, Shane Kingston chats to us.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.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 John Hayes to look back at Cork football’s year after John Cleary’s team were dumped out of the All-Ireland SFC by Dublin.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 seasonAlso 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.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 Irish rugby star Enya Breen before she competes in the Women’s Rugby World Cup later this year.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.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 have hurling fever as Cork were crowned Munster SHC winners for the first time since 2018.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?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 Paul Bouchier, Sarah Hayes and Paddy Lordan to discuss the rise of GAA in Hamilton High School, Bandon.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. 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 look ahead to Cork’s All-Ireland SFC group 2 campaign.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.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 former Cork camogie player Sara Hayes as she gives her takes on the skorts and shorts controversy.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. 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 Carbery GAA PRO Tim Buckley as he discusses the upcoming Carbery GAA centenary celebration of Carbery clubs.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.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 back at Cork’s heartbreaking Munster SFC semi-final defeat to Kerry as John Hayes reflects on an epic encounter.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.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