The Echo Sport Podcast

Cork are in pole position to top their group to go straight to the All-Ireland football quarter-finals after hitting Donegal for three goals. Denis Hurley and Barry O'Mahony join Éamonn Murphy to reflect on an inspirational victory and look ahead to their next match with Tyrone. Can they use the result in Páirc Uí Rinn as a springboard towards Croke Park? What will happen if they fail to beat the...

Relief for the Rebels! Limerick did the business in the last quarter against Waterford on Sunday afternoon which means the Cork hurlers are now into the All-Ireland series. Denis Hurley and Barry O'Mahony join Éamonn Murphy to look at who Pat Ryan's side have to beat to get back to Croke Park for the first time since 2021. The Rebels have only reached one All-Ireland semi-final in the last five se...

The Cork hurlers proved the victory over Limerick was no fluke by demolishing Tipperary on their own turf. Denis Hurley and Barry O'Mahony join Éamonn Murphy to look back at a terrific trip to Tipp, where one of the biggest Cork crowds that ever descended on Thurles saw Pat Ryan's side at their absolute best. Alan Connolly's hat-trick grabbed the headlines, his third this season, but even better M...

After one of the great Cork hurling wins of the modern era, Denis Hurley and Barry O'Mahony join Éamonn Murphy to reflect on a classic clash and break down the implications for the Munster Championship. Can Cork match that performance in Thurles next week and beat a Tipperary that can't afford to lose either? If Ciarán Joyce is fit, where does he come into the team? Eoin Downey or Damien Cahalane...

The Cork hurlers host Limerick on Saturday night but the Leeside faithful are losing hope and have little expectation of an upset. Cork were beaten by the Déise and Clare, and Denis Hurley joins Éamonn Murphy to look at what changes and tactics we can expect from Pat Ryan and his selectors for the big hurling game. What can they do to improve their puck-out strategy? Do they deploy a sweeper like...

Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork. The Cork hurlers' season is hanging by a thread after their second Munster Championship loss. John Horgan and Denis Hurley join us in the studio to break down the issues that cost Pat Ryan's side against Clare, from puck-out woes and poor refereeing decisions to missed goal c...

Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork. After a loss to Waterford in Walsh Park, the Cork hurlers simply have to beat Clare in the Páirc now. Does Pat Ryan and the management show faith in their veterans like Patrick Horgan, Seamus Harnedy, Conor Lehane and Damian Cahalane? Or do the...

Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games across Cork. It's Cork and Kerry in Killarney this Saturday, John Cleary's side looking to avoid yet another loss in Fitzgerald Stadium. Can the Rebels pull off an unlikely win and the first on enemy soil since 1995? We break down where the game will be...

Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork. The Cork footballers signed off this section of the season with a draw against Armagh. We look at how the fourth-placed league finish impacts the All-Ireland series, with a potential Munster clash against Kerry in April. Could Cork still end up...

Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork. The hurlers and footballers are motoring well, both recording their third successive league victories. For Pat Ryan's side, they missed out on a league semi-final place but now have a month to focus on what really matters, the championship open...

Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork. The Cork hurlers made short work of Offaly to all but secure their Division 1 status for next season. What did we learn about the likely championship team though? The delivery to the inside forwards has improved and Alan Connolly grabbed 3-1 in Tullamore and if the Rebels win...

Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork. The footballers made it two wins in a row after hitting 2-15 against Kildare, with Colm O'Callaghan, Conor Corbett and Brian O'Driscoll leading the way. On the hurling front, a weekend off was marred by a broken jaw suffered by All-Star wing-back Mark Coleman at a training ca...

Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork. The hurlers and footballers finally got their league campaigns up and running with vital wins over the weekend. A late Maurice Shanley goal may have saved the footballers' season while Pat Ryan's hurlers impressed for a while against Waterford...

How have the Cork footballers gone from a team that beat Roscommon and Mayo in the All-Ireland series to bottom of Division 2 and battling relegation in the league. Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork. The focus this week is on the footballers' struggles in recent weeks as they br...

Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork. They break down the hurlers' clash with Kilkenny at SuperValu Páirc Uí Choaimh. Like they had against Clare, they fell behind and paid a price despite a battling second half.  Some of the young guns fire though and how important is the league if they can click come championshi...

John McHale is joined by Éamonn Murphy and Rory Noonan as they reflect on The Echo Women in Sport awards. They break down the achievements of the 12 months winners and reveal who won the overall award, along with the Hall of Fame and Special Achievement recipients. Plus we hear from special guest Joanne O'Riordan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork. They reflect on the hurlers' loss to Clare in Ennis. While there were positives to be taken from Cusack Park, they still got overwhelmed in the second half. They must improve for Saturday's visit from Kilkenny. Goals cost the footballers in Ardee, where they lost to Louth for the s...

Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork. They preview the league as the Cork hurlers head to Clare. Which young players can push into the championship mix and does it matter if the wait for a first league title since 1998 goes on? A review of the footballers' loss to Donegal. They now have to win away to Louth to be in th...

Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork. How much Valu is there in Páirc Uí Chaoimh being renamed? What other avenues are open to the County Board to alleviate the crippling debt? After three postponements, we might need to toss a coin to decide whether Cork or Limerick face Waterford in the Munster Senior Hurling League...

Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork. They look at St Catherine's and Castlelyons' heavy defeats in Croke Park and what it tells us about Cork hurling. Plus a review of Cill na Martra's narrow loss in the All-Ireland intermediate club decider on Jones Road. The Cork County Board has banned the media from covering month...

Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony review the weekend Cork club action and pick their key moments from an exciting season. They look at St Catherine's and Castlelyons' Munster victories and preview the provincial football deciders featuring Castlehaven, Cill na Martra and Kilmurry. Plus Junior B joy for Fermoy and Douglas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony explain the reasoning behind the 15 footballers chosen for the Reardens Club All-Star team. They review the weekend Cork club action and the Junior A drama as Nemo pipped Harbour Rovers in injury time in the hurling decider and favourites Canovee lived up to their billing against Mayfield.  Cill na Martra made home ad...

Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley, Jack McKay and Barry O’Mahony review the weekend Cork club action and break down the Reardens Club Hurling All-Star team. They go through the 15 that made the cut and those unlucky to miss out. They also reflect on wins for St Catherine's and Castlelyons in the Munster arena and the football semi-finals on the horizon.  Plus a big preview of the...

Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony review the weekend action in hurling and football. They pick their Footballer of the Week and Team of the Week. They hail Newcestown's magnificent season, landing two counties with 13 starters across both teams to reach Premier Senior in hurling and football. There's a look at the Harty Cup and Corn Uí Mhuirí action to date and the...

Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony review the weekend action in hurling and football. They pick their Footballer of the Week and Team of the Week. They reflect on a disappointing 17-point hammering for Sars at the hands of a ruthless Ballygunner and what it means for Cork hurling overall. There's a breakdown of the local action including Aghabullogue's victory over M...