The Southern Star Sport Podcast

ON THIS week’s podcast, we are joined by Cork minor football coach Maurice Moore following their dramatic All-Ireland MFC victory. The Rebels beat Tyrone 2-16 to 1-16 in St Conleth’s Park in Newbridge, clinching a brilliant triumph. It was a memorable day for the Rebels as Alex O’Herlihy and Eoghan Ahern got the crucial goals. Carbery Rangers man Moore was working with Keith Ricken as the duo coll...

ON THIS week’s podcast, we look back on Cork’s All-Ireland SFC exit at the hands of Mayo in last Saturday’s quarter-final in Croke Park. Star Sport columnist John Hayes reflects on what was a disappointing day for John Cleary’s side after a largely positive season leading up to the game. Discussed is Cork’s wides, a missed opportunity and what they need to do next year. Also on the show, we look a...

ON THIS week’s podcast, we welcomed Cork GAA Secretary and CEO Kevin O’Donovan into our office in Skibbereen for a chat. Cork GAA is on a high right now with the hurlers into an All-Ireland semi-final, the footballers in a quarter-final and the minor footballers into the All-Ireland final so this was a good time for Star Sport Editor Kieran McCarthy to catch up with the Kilmeen/Kilbree man. O’Dono...

ON THIS week’s podcast, we chat to Cork senior hurler Darragh Fitzgibbon as he is set to return to action after he had appendicitis. Eir Ambassador Fitzgibbon is encouraging GAA clubs nationwide to enter the eir Poc Tapa Challenge, where the fastest team wins €5,000 for their club and the chance to play in Croke Park on semi‑final day. To enter, check out eir Ireland on socials. As Cork take on Of...

ON THIS bonus podcast, we reflect on Cork’s memorable win over Donegal to progress to the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals. The Rebels produced an incredible 0-17 to 1-13 in Ballybofey to see off the league champions and, according to some, the All-Ireland favourites. John Cleary’s team were 1-7 to 0-5 down at half time but produced a battling second half display with some great two-point shooting....

ON THIS bonus podcast episode, we chat to West Cork’s most famous soccer player Conor Hourihane after a season as head coach of Barnsley. The former Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland player was back home in Bandon this week so it was a great time for Kieran McCarthy to catch up. He has played in all of the top four English leagues, was West Cork’s first ever Premier League goalscorer, captained...

ON THIS week’s podcast, we are joined by Cill na Martra boxer Christina Desmond after a great start to life as a professional boxer. Friend of the show, Desmond took her record to 5-0 after an impressive second-round stoppage win in her latest bout. Up against English fighter Sherie Barnes in a welterweight contest scheduled for eight rounds in Alicante, Desmond showed her class with an early fini...

ON THIS week’s podcast, we have Munster SHC final fever in Star HQ as Cork and Limerick clash in the provincial decider on Sunday (2pm) in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. We are joined by three-time Munster champion Lorcán McLoughlin, who played in Cork’s last home Munster final in 2014 which was a win over Limerick. McLaughlin chats about the buzz around Munster final day, Ben O’Connor, Cork’s winning form and...

ON THIS week’s podcast, we chat to Carbery U15 hurling manager Joe O’Donnell as the team are having a good start to their Rebel Óg Premier 1 Hurling League season. After beating established hurling clubs Blackrock (5-14 to 4-11) and Glen Rovers (5-23 to 5-17), the West Cork division are going very well in their opening season. They face Midleton in Newcestown this Thursday (8pm) as they hope to co...

ON THIS week’s podcast, we catch up with Amy McCarthy after Cork’s All-Ireland U23 camogie triumph over Kilkenny, 2-23 to 1-5. A dominant display by the Rebels whose squad included McCarthy, Niamh Kennedy (both Clonakilty), Millie Condon (Ballinascarthy), Meabh O’Brien (Enniskeane) and Catherine and Mary Murphy (Kinsale). This is McCarthy’s second All-Ireland title of 2026 too after her Ashbourne...

ON THIS week’s podcast, we are joined by Star Sport columnist John Hayes to look ahead to the hotly anticipated Munster SFC final between Cork and Kerry on Sunday in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney (1.45pm). This is the first provincial final meeting since 2021 between the sides as the Rebels are looking for a first Munster triumph since 2012. Other hoodoos for John Cleary’s team include not beating...

ON THIS podcast, we chat to Saoirse McCarthy about Cork’s season so far. McCarthy is a brand ambassador for a new company called Féirla, who are Ireland’s first ever sportswear brand with Gaelic games in mind, designed specifically for female bodies. The Courcey Rovers star chats about the new company, Cork’s season so far and hopes for their All-Ireland campaign. Also on the show, we reflect on t...

ON THIS podcast, we chat to Drinagh Rangers manager Robert O’Regan after they clinched the Beamish Cup and a West Cork League treble. Drinagh saw off Ardfield in the decider, 2-1, and added to their Premier Division and Parkway Hotel/Maybury Coaches Cup victories this season. After this extraordinary season came to a close, O’Regan touched on the key moments in the season, the feeling of achieveme...

ON THIS week's podcast, we chat to Cork senior hurling captain Darragh Fitzgibbon. Eir hurling ambassador Fitzgibbon was on hand as eir celebrated another step forward in its network evolution, recognised by Opensignal as having Ireland’s No.1 5G network coverage.  Cork’s Munster SHC campaign throws-in this Sunday when they travel to All-Ireland champions Tipperary (4pm). With Limerick, Water...

ON THIS podcast, we build up to this year’s Beamish Cup final with friend of the show Ger McCarthy. Drinagh Rangers take on Ardfield in Turner’s Cross this Sunday (12.30pm) in what should be a fascinating encounter. Drinagh are looking for their first Beamish Cup triumph since 2018 while Ardfield are looking to avenge last year’s final defeat to Clonakilty Soccer Club. Both clubs are in fantastic...

ON THIS week's podcast, we’re joined by Drinagh Rangers women’s team manager Mike Doolan after they completed the West Cork League and Cup double. Rangers defeated Lyre Rovers in the cup decider in Brinny 3-2 to put a seal on a remarkable campaign. Drinagh only let in six goals across league and cup competitions as their defence held firm. Their attack was just as good as they struck three vital c...

ON THIS week's podcast, we look back at Cork’s Division 2 football final defeat against Meath last Sunday in Croke Park, 1-22 to 2-17. A disappointing end to what was a league campaign where they earned promotion back to Division 1. The main goal of promotion was accomplished but there is parts of the national final where Cork will regret not taking home the silverware. A Munster championship awai...

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by former Cork footballer John Hayes following the Rebels promotion to Division 1. These are good times for the Leesiders as they face into the top tier for the first time since 2016. Their 0-22 to 0-19 victory over Tyrone in Healy Park, Omagh has resulted in John Cleary’s side competing for national silverware this Sunday in the Division 2 final. Cork come up...

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Clonakilty Soccer Club manager John Leahy and Drinagh Rangers goalkeeping coach Rob Oldham as we look ahead to their title deciding clash this weekend. In this West Cork League Premier Division clash in Darrara on Sunday (11am), Clon are looking to clinch their third title in a row while Drinagh are hoping to win their ninth game in ten. A draw would do Clo...

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Cork LGFA legend Bríd Stack. The 11-time All-Ireland winner gives her thoughts on how Cork are performing so far this season, having won four games in succession. Joe Carroll’s side are flying high on top of Division 1 and are one win away from a league final. Stack also chats about the current state of ladies football as it trials their new rules in the le...

ON THIS week's podcast, Kieran catches up with Bandon man Richie Holland about his new assistant manager role with Galway United. Holland has linked up with fellow West Cork man John Caulfield for the League of Ireland Premier Division club. When Caulfield was manager of Cork City (2014 to 2019), he handed Holland a coaching break in 2017.  Nine years on, the two join forces, this time with t...

ON THIS week's podcast, we reflect on a great day for the Cork footballers in overcoming Meath 1-23 to 1-21. The result puts John Cleary’s side within touching distance of promotion to Division 1, a tier they haven’t been in since 2016. It also confirmed Cork’s fourth victory in succession and has them on eight points on top of the table. Meath and Derry fall in behind on six while Louth sit on fo...

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by We Are Meath podcast host Davy Rispin to preview the big top of the table clash in Division 2 in Pairc Ui Rinn this Sunday (2pm). John Cleary’s Cork are after three league wins in a row for the first time in the top two divisions since 2014 after beating Offaly in Tullamore (3-15 to 0-19). Meath are on a three game winning streak too after seeing off Derry,...

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Three Red Kings’ Tom Savage after Ireland’s 36-14 defeat at the hands of France in Paris. This wasn’t the greatest night for Andy Farrell’s side as they started their 6 Nations campaign with a loss. Multiple questions came in the aftermath, mainly about where Irish rugby was going after such a damaging defeat. Savage delves into this and the ongoing debate...

ON THIS week's podcast, Star Sport columnist and former Cork footballer John Hayes to talk about Cork’s opening two National Football League wins. John Cleary’s side have seen off Cavan and Louth so far and sit top of Division 2. This is the first time the Rebels have won their opening two games in the top two divisions since 2015, which is progress. Cork were comfortable winners away in Drogheda...