Stephen Barry

RTÉ Sport contributor

Jack Henry-Francis of Shelbourne celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Shelbourne at Turner's Cross in Cork

Shels nab late winner to confirm Cork City's relegation

Cork City's third SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division relegation in six seasons was confirmed with a flat performance in defeat to Shelbourne.

Soccer • 13 Oct

10 October 2025; Jamie Mullins of Republic of Ireland, 10, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA European U21 Championship qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Slovakia at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídhe

Ireland U21s fight back to claim share of spoils

Ireland twice came from behind to rescue a share of the spoils from their European U21 qualifier against Slovakia at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 10 Oct

7 October 2025; Manager Jim Crawford and Mason Melia during a Republic of Ireland U21's training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Crawford hails academy investment ahead of Slovakia tie

Jim Crawford has hailed the €3m government grant for League of Ireland academies as a "fantastic start" to building a football industry.

Soccer • 09 Oct

Evan McLaughlin of Cork City centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup semi-final match between Cork City and St Patrick's Athletic at Turner’s Cross in Cork

Cork City dismantle Saints to storm into FAI cup final

Underdogs Cork City stormed to a stunning 3-0 win against St Patrick's Athletic at a raucous Turner's Cross to take their place in this year's Sports Direct FAI Cup final.

Soccer • 04 Oct

Darragh Crowley of Cork City, 17, scores his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Shamrock Rovers at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Crowley's cracker earns Cork a point against Rovers

Shamrock Rovers' title march hit a wobble as Darragh Crowley blasted home a 30-yard rocket to snatch a stoppage-time draw for Cork City.

Soccer • 19 Sep

15 August 2025; Kaedyn Kamara of Cork City, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's second goal during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Cork City and Waterford at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Tyler Miller/S

Kamara the hero as Cork topple Waterford

Kaedyn Kamara was the Munster Derby hero as Cork City grabbed a late 2-1 victory over Waterford to advance to the FAI Cup quarter-finals.

Soccer • 15 Aug

Aoibheann Clancy of Shelbourne during the 2025 Women's President's Cup match between Shelbourne and Athlone Town at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

WLOI round-up: Shels go top after gritty win in Cork

Shelbourne jumped to the top of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division after a 2-0 victory at Cork City on Saturday.

Soccer • 02 Aug

Alex Nolan of Cork City is tackled by Robert Burns of Galway United during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Galway United at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Fitzpatrick rocket earns spirited Cork City victory

It's been a long time coming, but Ger Nash finally gained his first SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division win as Cork City manager at the 10th attempt thanks to a spirited 1-0 defeat of Galway United.

Soccer • 01 Aug

25 July 2025; Ryan O'Kane of Sligo Rovers, centre, celebrates with manager John Russell, left, after scoring their side's third goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Sligo Rovers at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo

Cork in dire shape as Sligo complete dramatic comeback

Cork City coughed up a two-goal lead to fall to a costly defeat, which leaves them 11 points adrift of Sligo Rovers in their Premier Division relegation struggle

Soccer • 25 Jul

Charlie Lutz of Cork City celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup second round match between Cork City and Leicester Celtic at Turner’s Cross in Cork. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

FAI Cup round-up: Cork City grind down Leicester Celtic

New signing Charlie Lutz netted his first goal to the relief of manager Ger Nash as Cork City eventually shook off Leicester Celtic's challenge.

Soccer • 20 Jul