ON THIS week’s podcast, we have a bumper episode with three guests with masters football and harness racing garnering our attention.

We are joined by a couple of the Cork masters football crew in manager Tony Leahy and player Flor Crowley.

Leahy, a St Finbarr’s man, was in charge of the Cork U21s winning the All-Ireland in 2007 so has big game experience.

There is plenty of West Cork involvement in the Cork football masters team that will face London in the All-Ireland semi-final this Saturday (2pm) in Annanough GAA club at Vicarstown in Laois.

The local players involved are St Oliver Plunkett’s man John Paul O’Driscoll, Bandon’s Conor Sugrue, Flor Crowley from O’Donovan Rossa, Flor O’Sullivan of Goleen and Urhan man Flor Harrington. 

Galway and Antrim face off on the other side of the draw.

The Cork masters have called upon the likes of 2010 All-Ireland winners Pearse O’Neill, Nicholas Murphy and John Miskella in the last couple of years and the likes of Bernard Brogan, Alan Brogan and Stephen O’Neill have played in this over 40 grade.

Also on the show, we welcome on Baltimore harness racing driver Eoin Murphy, who represents Ireland at the European Apprentice Drivers Championship in Dundalk Stadium this Sunday. 

Murphy is hoping to become the first-ever Irish driver to win the event.

This ten-race programme includes 12 drivers from 12 different countries, with Murphy rubbing shoulders with 2025 champion Lynus Lannoo from Belgium.

After great success in the past two years and locally at events like the Red John Memorial, the Baltimore man is looking to make an impact on the European stage.

We look back on the weekend’s action in the county football championships too as Clonakilty and Castlehaven drew in the pick of the games.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.

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ON THIS week’s podcast, we are joined by friend of the show Ger McCarthy after a great week for Cork camogie.

The Rebels beat Galway 2-14 to 0-19 with Saoirse McCarthy and Orlaith Cahalane getting the vital goals.

Their 31st All-Ireland title in their history, they also claimed a third triumph in four years and denied Galway the back to back.

This was achieved with a young team however. A side that had lost four of their first six games in 2026.

Credit to Ger Manley though who steered the ship towards a winning campaign.

Ger, who was at the game, chats about the significance of the win, key players such as Saoirse McCarthy, Millie Condon, Libby Coppinger and Ashling Thompson and what the ceiling is for this superb group of players.

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ON THIS bonus podcast, we are joined by Mary B Teahan, Irish Coastal Rowing Federation chairperson, and Orlagh Ryan, PRO of the Irish Coastal Rowing Federation to talk about the upcoming Irish Coastal Rowing Championships which will be held in Bantry.

From Friday until Sunday, a record 738 crews and more than 10,000 spectators will descend on Bantry for a festival of rowing. 

The championships return to West Cork for the first time in 14 years, and Bantry has all the ingredients to host an event of this scale.

With races from U12s up to legends, these championships have categories for all ages of rowers. The championships will also provide a major economic boost to Bantry and the wider West Cork area. 

Kieran McCarthy caught up with Teahan and Ryan before an exciting weekend of action.

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ON THIS week’s podcast, we welcome on Kilkenny camogie legend and RTÉ analyst Elaine Aylward to look ahead to this year’s All-Ireland senior final between Cork and Galway.

The decider takes place this Sunday (4.15pm) in Croke Park.

The Rebels are aiming to win a third title in four years but it’s a Galway team that stopped their three in a row charge in 2025 that stand in their way.

Ger Manley’s Rebels had a difficult start to the year but four All-Ireland series wins on the trot has brought confidence into the panel.

This is also the third time in succession where the final has been contested by the two counties. Indicating their dominance in camogie.

Aylward talks tactics, key players and narratives going into Sunday’s hotly anticipated decider.

Also on the show, we reflect on a weekend of hurling where Kilbrittain, Bandon, Argideen Rangers and Barryroe earned crucial victories.

In the Carbery junior A championship, two opening day shocks have thrown the competition wide open.

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ON THIS week’s podcast, we chat to Cork minor LGFA manager Kieran O’Shea following the young Rebels’ ZuCar All-Ireland U18A victory.

They saw off Roscommon 0-11 to 0-7 in O’Connor Park, Tullamore to seal a second All-Ireland title in a row.

From West Cork’s perspective, Clonakilty goalkeeper Róisín Duggan had a fine game, Kinsale’s Anna Kelleher was solid at corner back as was her club-mate, Caoimhe O’Donnell.

Castlehaven’s Ellen Connolly made a positive contribution while Áine Kearney (Kinsale) also impressed off the bench.

Evelyn McCarthy (Bandon), Hannah Deasy (Kinsale), Katie Murphy (Rosscarbery) and Caoimhe Foley (Courcey Rovers) were also around the panel.

Also on the show, we look back at Cork progressing to their sixth All-Ireland camogie in succession after a 2-16 to 0-17 victory over Tipperary.

West Cork natives Libby Coppinger and Millie Condon put in starring displays.

In the club scene, we reflect on wins for Clonakilty, Newcestown, Castlehaven, Adrigole and Kilmacabea.

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ON THIS week’s podcast, we are joined by former Cork and Carbery Rangers players Micheál ‘Haulie’ O’Sullivan in looking ahead to the Cork club football championships that throw-in this week.

In premier senior Castlehaven will once again be part of the ‘big three’ with St Finbarr’s and Nemo Rangers but can Seanie Cahalane’s men win their third county title in four years?

Clonakilty face who many perceive as championship dark horses Knocknagree this Saturday but can Martin O’Brien’s team make good on their potential?

Newcestown reached the semi-finals last year and will hope to achieve similar success in 2026.

In senior A, Carbery Rangers, O’Donovan Rossa and Dohenys are all in this championship with Bantry Blues and Castletownbere in premier intermediate.

Intermediate A has Adrigole, Ilen Rovers, Bandon and Gabriel Rangers while premier junior welcomes Kilmacabea to the fray.

It is shaping up to be an interesting season and O’Sullivan gives his thoughts.

Also on the show, we preview Cork’s All-Ireland senior camogie semi-final against Tipperary which is this Saturday (6pm) in Semple Stadium.

Ger Manley’s side are aiming to reach a sixth final in a row and an 11th in 13 years.

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ON THIS week’s podcast, we catch up with Barryroe and Carbery player Ryan O’Donovan, who put in a starring display for his division’s win over Muskerry.

In their 2-23 to 2-15 win in the divisions/colleges premier senior football championship decider at Páirc Uí Rinn, he scored 0-8 as he top scored.

Gene O’Donovan’s side face UCC for a chance to play in the premier senior quarter-finals alongside the club teams.

O’Donovan also played in Barryroe’s 1-15 to 1-13 win over Ballinora in the county hurling league Division 7 final within the next 24 hours, where he scored 1-2 off the bench.

Barryroe have another county league final this Saturday against Charleville (7.30pm) in St Vincent's in the junior A football decider.

O’Donovan also talks about the benefits that Ibane Gaels has had on his career.

Also on the show, we look back at the Clona Milk Carbery U21A quarter-finals where Dohenys, Carbery Rangers, Clonakilty and Castlehaven progressed.

We have footage from Clon’s win over O’Donovan Rossa too.

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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 collected another All-Ireland underage crown.

Also on the show, we welcome Schull-based harness racing driver Michael O’Mahony to talk about the Red John Memorial Weekend and the opening of the new Lyre raceway track.

We touch on defeats for the Cork hurlers and ladies footballers too.

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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 ahead to the Cork minors’ All-Ireland final against Tyrone this Sunday (2pm) in Newbridge.

There is a lot of West Cork representation on the team and Keith Ricken’s side have won every game up to now.

They will hope to finish off their season and the Cork inter-county football campaign on a high.

The hurlers are in All-Ireland SHC semi-final action against Galway this Saturday (3.30pm) in Croke Park while the camogie team are into the semi-finals after defeating Waterford.

We welcomed RunSkibb’s Jonathan Davis into Star HQ this week too to tell us all about the event and how people can sign up.

Learn more here: https://runskibb.itsyourrace.com/register/ 

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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’Donovan also talks about the financial success of recent concerts in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

Also on the show, we pay tribute to Phil Healy’s retirement from athletics and reflect on her fantastic career. 

John Cleary’s Cork footballers will face Mayo on Saturday in the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals, a game that presents a huge opportunity of a first semi-final since 2012.

The Cork minors secured an All-Ireland final by beating Derry and Keith Ricken’s team face Tyrone in the decider.

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