Stephen Barry

RTÉ Sport contributor

26 April 2026; Shane Barrett of Cork shoots to score his side's first goal during the Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2 match between Cork and Limerick at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile

Cork edge out 14-man Limerick in dramatic tussle

Three stoppage-time points saw Cork gain another championship triumph over 14-man Limerick after a drama-packed tussle in front of 43,369 fans at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Hurling • 26 Apr

5 April 2026; Ciarán Joyce of Cork during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final match between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Joyce still getting used to switch as Cork eye Limerick

Ciarán Joyce says playing at full-back is a "different ball game completely" as he adapts to his new role under Ben O'Connor.

Hurling • 21 Apr

19 April 2026; Barry Walsh of Cork in action against Robert Doyle of Tipperary during the Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 1 match between Tipperary and Cork at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Cork outmuscle Tipperary after second-half power play

Cork avenged their All-Ireland final defeat to record a precious Munster Championship-opening victory over Tipperary in front of 44,348 fans at FBD Semple Stadium.

Hurling • 20 Apr

27 February 2026; Hans Mpongo of Cork City during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Cork City and Bray Wanderers at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

First Div: Cork overcome Wexford to extend lead at top

Hans Mpongo doubled his Cork City goal-scoring tally with a brace to maintain the Turner's Cross side's unbeaten First Division start in front of 2,601 fans.

Soccer • 17 Apr

Cork manager Ben O'Connor during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Cork and Offaly at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork.

O'Connor lays into 'bugbear' about way games are reffed

Cork senior hurling manager Ben O'Connor has a couple of issues with the way hurling is refereed and administered.

Hurling • 17 Apr

'Foul, foul, foul' - Cleary's dictat before hooter goes

John Cleary says he has no option but to instruct his Cork team to foul to see out matches after receiving no clarity on the controversial climax of their Allianz Football League Division 2 final against Meath.

Football • 10 Apr

Limerick captain Cian Lynch lifts the cup after the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final match between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.

Limerick prevail after tough battle with Cork in 1A final

Limerick proved too good for Cork in reclaiming the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A title at TUS Gaelic Grounds, winning on a 1-27 to 1-21 scoreline.

Hurling • 05 Apr

Eoghan O'Donnell of Dublin and Shane Meehan of Clare - 2026 Division 1B hurling final

Clare have enough in reserve to keep Dublin at bay

Clare repelled a second-half comeback from Dublin to win the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B title on a 2-26 to 3-20 scoreline at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

Hurling • 05 Apr

Adam English is living out his dream with Limerick

English living the dream with Limerick hurlers

It's the storybook GAA upbringing. Long before Limerick were winning Liam MacCarthy Cups, donning that green jersey at Croke Park was Adam English's dream.

Hurling • 04 Apr

2 May 2010; Ben O'Connor, Cork, in action against David Collins, Galway. Allianz GAA Hurling National League Division 1 Final, Cork v Galway, Semple Stadium, Thurles, Co Tipperary. Picture credit: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

O'Connor: I have no league medal and I'd love to have one

Ben O'Connor has dismissed any notions that Cork will be "shadow boxing" when it comes to Sunday's league final against Limerick, the Cork manager bemoaning the fact he never won a league medal.

Hurling • 03 Apr