Stephen Barry

RTÉ Sport contributor

Kingston: No Cork leadership void with Horgan departure

Shane Kingston feels that Cork have no shortage of leaders to compensate for Patrick Horgan's retirement.

21 December 2025; St Martin's goalkeeper Callum Quirke is tackled by Kevin Mahony of Ballygunner during the AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match between Ballygunner and St Martin's at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tippera

Ballygunner see off St Martin's with strong second half

Ballygunner made it back to a first All-Ireland final in four years with a smooth second-half turnaround to record a 0-19 to 0-10 victory over St Martin's in front of 3,373 fans at Semple Stadium.

Hurling • 21 Dec 25

5 October 2014; Ballygunner manager Fergal Hartley celebrates with his children Mark, Aoife and Lauren. Waterford County Senior Hurling Championship Final, Ballygunner v Mount Sion. Walsh Park, Waterford. Picture credit: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE

Tradition not population arming 'Gunner - Hartley

Ahead of their All-Ireland club hurling semi-final against St Martin's of Wexford, Fergal Hartley insists that Ballygunner's unparalleled success is not driven by population growth.

Hurling • 20 Dec 25

Cork evolution excites Coleman ahead of O'Connor era

The nights may be dark, and the training sessions cold and wet, but that hasn't dampened Mark Coleman's excitement for the Ben O'Connor era of Cork hurling.

Hurling • 17 Dec 25

Kerry convert Walsh dreaming of Croke Park return

Aidan Walsh completed a unique double of Munster intermediate medals at the weekend.

Football • 08 Dec 25

30 November 2025; Ballygunner celebrate after their victory in the AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship final match between Ballygunner and Éire Óg Ennis at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Hutchinson on fire as Ballygunner regain Munster throne

Ballygunner went clear atop the Munster hurling roll of honour after a damp-squib nine-point victory over Éire Óg Ennis in front of 3,065 fans at Semple Stadium.

Hurling • 01 Dec 25

Brian Hayes of St Finbarr's with supporters after the AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship semi-final match between Eire Óg Ennis and St Finbarr's at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork

Hayes hat-trick fires St Finbarr's into Munster decider

For the second time this season, Brian Hayes fired a hat-trick past Clare opponents as St Finbarr's marched onto a Munster SFC final meeting against Daingean Uí Chúis.

Football • 23 Nov 25

15 November 2025; Brian Hayes of St Finbarr's kicks a point during the AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship quarter-final match between Clonmel Commercials and St Finbarr's at Clonmel Sportsfield in Tipperary. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfi

Fast-finishing St Finbarr's edge Clonmel Commercials

St Finbarr's kicked the final four points of a dramatic Munster Club quarter-final to get out with a narrow 1-17 to 2-11 victory over Clonmel Commercials.

Football • 15 Nov 25

James O'Leary of Ireland in action against Janco Purchase, 13, and JD Hattingh of South Africa during the U20 Challenge Match between Ireland and South Africa at Virgin Media Park in Cork.

Ireland U20s fall short against Baby Boks in Cork

Three maul tries and a tap-and-go trick play saw South Africa overcome Ireland 32-22 in an U20 international which delivered entertainment despite the constant rain at Virgin Media Park in Cork.

Rugby • 14 Nov 25

Clonmel captain Séamus Kennedy lifts the O'Dwyer cup along side teammate Shane Ryan

Quinlivan stars as Clonmel ease to emotional Tipp title

Clonmel Commercials paid an emotional tribute to club legend and county football manager Philly Ryan with a 22nd Tipperary SFC title to go clear atop the county's roll of honour.

Football • 08 Nov 25