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25 May 2025; Shane Kingston of Cork during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5 match between Cork and Waterford at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

'They drove on big time' - Kingston impressed with Dubs

Inspiration can come from the most unlikely of sources, however, Cork forward Shane Kingston admits that Dublin's victory over Limerick has added to his side's motivation ahead of the two sides meeting in the semi-finals on Saturday.

Hurling • 02 Jul

Shane Kingston of Cork is fouled by Kyle Hayes of Limerick

McManus hails Cork spirit as they battle past Limerick

Former Antrim hurler and RTÉ analyst Neil McManus hailed the battling spirit shown by Cork as they kept their season alive with a thrilling last-gasp victory over Limerick.

Hurling • 14 May 24

'It's up to all of us to try catch Limerick' - Kingston

Stopping the runaway train that is the Limerick senior hurlers may not be a one-man, one-team or even one-county job. It's up to everyone to close the gap on the most dominant force in the game, reckons Cork forward Shane Kingston.

GAA • 20 Dec 22

Seven weeks on from their last meeting - Cork and Limerick will lock horns again

McGrath: Cork are steely but it's 'Limerick's to lose'

Shane McGrath was full of praise for the way Cork responded in extra-time to see off Kilkenny in the All-Ireland SHC semi-final, but feels that the upcoming final is "Limerick's to lose".

Hurling • 09 Aug 21

Kingston scored 0-07 at Croke Park yesterday

Has Shane Kingston done enough to start final?

Has Shane Kingston done enough to earn a place in Cork's starting XV for the All-Ireland hurling final against Limerick on Sunday week?

GAA • 09 Aug 21

Shane Kingston in action against Kilkenny

Super-sub Kingston was determined to make his mark

Cork super-sub Shane Kingston has said that he was determined to make his mark when introduced having been dropped from the starting line-up for the All-Ireland semi-final victory over Kilkenny.

GAA • 08 Aug 21

Shane Kingston (C) is tackled by Limerick's Conor Boylan (L) and Declan Hannon (R) in last month's league clash

Limerick league misfire water under bridge for Kingston

Shane Kingston is one of the veterans of the Cork team at just 23 and he is confident they will suffer no hangover from the recent league loss to Limerick when the sides meet again in the Munster SHC on Saturday.

Hurling • 01 Jul 21

Shane Kingston pictured at Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Cork GAA sponsor Sports Direct's 'Born To Play' campaign

Kingston: You have to end up on floor to get a penalty

Cork forward Shane Kingston is not convinced that rules introduced to combat cynicism in hurling have made much difference to the game.

GAA • 24 Jun 21

Kingston hoping GAA relax rules on county training

Cork sharpshooter Shane Kingston thinks the GAA should let players from clubs that have been knocked out of their respective championships resume inter-county group training earlier.

GAA • 10 Jun 20

Cork beat Tipperary by ten points last time out

Duignan's prediction: Cork to end Under-21 drought

RTÉ GAA hurling analyst Michael Duignan casts his eye over today's All-Ireland Under-21 hurling final and he believes that Cork's senior experience gives them the edge over Tipperary.

GAA • 25 Aug 18

Wexford edge past Cork in exciting affair

Wexford recorded a deserved 0-21 to 1-14 win over Cork as they maintained a 100% record in the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A.

GAA • 04 Feb 18

Shane Kingston