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 the Connacht club.

Also on the show, we look back at Cork’s heavy defeat to Derry (1-31 to 0-14) in National Football League Division 2.

John Cleary’s side are still in the promotion race but this could be a damaging result later in the campaign.

Ben O’Connor’s hurlers continued their Division 1A winning form in beating Kilkenny. They go into the clash with Limerick in good spirits.

Joe Carroll’s LGFA are one win from a Division 1 final too after victory over Waterford.

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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 four in fourth spot.

The Rebels’ next game against Derry in Celtic Park (1pm) this Sunday is now a huge match. The Ulster side, like Cork, are on a winning streak. They have beaten their last three opponents.

We discuss Cork’s top two aspirations heading into the final three games.

The hurlers and LGFA team are hoping to keep their form going this weekend too against Kilkenny and Waterford respectively.

The camogie team lost to Antrim and are at the other end of the spectrum while we also talk about Jack Crowley’s super game as Ireland beat England in Twickenham.

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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, Cavan and Louth in recent weeks with midfielder Jack Flynn getting winning two-pointers in two of those matches.

The Royals are All-Ireland semi-finalists from 2025 so the county is on a high.

The feeling is whoever wins this game will put themselves in a great position for promotion.

Also on the show, we are joined by Tony Hughes from Access Credit Union to talk about his interest in pickleball.

Hughes represented Ireland at the 2025 European Pickleball Championships in Rome and is hoping it’s a sport that can catch on in West Cork.

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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 of who should play out-half, Sam Prendergast or Innishannon’s Jack Crowley.

Teams who are going well though are Cork’s inter-county GAA teams who are unbeaten across all codes in the National Leagues.

The hurlers made it three wins from three last weekend in beating Tipperary (0-29 to 0-22), while the footballers hope to replicate that record when they travel to Offaly this Sunday.

The LGFA side face Armagh and can go up to second with a win while the camogie team begin their season on Saturday when they make the trip to Waterford. 

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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 as they defeated Louth 1-17 to 1-12.

Hayes gives his thoughts on how the league is going so far.

Also on the show, we discuss wins for the hurlers and LGFA team.

Ben O’Connor’s hurlers beat Galway 2-20 to 1-21 to go second in Division 1A while Joe Carroll’s LGFA team beat Galway 1-10 to 2-5 to rise to second in Division 1.

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ON THIS week's podcast, we welcome new Cork LGFA captain Emma Cleary onto the show to talk about her new role.

Cork got their Lidl LGFA League Division 1 off to a start with a 1-10 to 2-7 draw against Kildare in MTU Sports Grounds.

Joe Carroll’s team are a newly promoted side having achieved promotion from Division 2 in 2025.

Cleary won the Cork club championship with Éire Óg during the winter and will be hoping to show her leadership qualities in the county season.

We also touch on the Cork footballers and their winning start to Division 2 of the National Football League against Cavan (0-24 to 2-17). 

A Steven Sherlock late two-pointer free was enough to see off a Cavan side who were seven points up with 12 minutes to play.

John Cleary’s side face Louth in Drogheda this Sunday (1.30pm).

As for Ben O’Connor’s hurlers, they romped to victory over Waterford (3-25 to 1-17).

They will travel up to Galway this Saturday (7pm) for the second round of Division 1A.

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ON THIS week's podcast, it is that time of year again as we look back at the West Cork Sports Star Awards for 2025.

Nicola Tuthill won the Sports Star of the Year award on the night and at only 22, her stock continues to rise

We include a chat with the hammer thrower in this week’s show after her award win about the year she had and her hopes for 2026.

We caught up with special guest on the night David Gillick too, who is a feature of RTÉ’s athletics coverage.

We also have clips of Philip Wall, Kate Wall, Kilmacabea GAA/LGFA, Graham Canty and Abbie Salter-Townshend on what was a great night had by all.

More clips from the event can be viewed on our social media pages.

Back to matters on the pitch, Cork start their National League campaigns in three of the four codes this Sunday.

John Cleary’s footballers begin their competitive season at home to Cavan (1.30pm) while Ben O’Connor’s hurlers will be involved in the second game of a Pairc Uí Chaoimh double header against Waterford (3.45pm).

Joe Carroll’s LGFA team host Kildare in MTU (2pm) with an added interest in the new rules coming in this season.

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ON THIS week's podcast, we honour Kilbrittain and their fantastic All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship win.

The Carbery club saw off Easkey 0-19 to 0-18 in a thrilling final in Croke Park.

They became the first club from the West Cork division to win an All-Ireland hurling title, sparking joy amongst their fans.

We are joined by the Man of the Match on the day Ronan Crowley, as he chats about the win itself, the celebrations, what it means for the club and his own brilliant performance.

This week is also West Cork Sports Star Awards week and we look at the nominees, award winners named already and the special guest this Saturday night.

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ON THIS week's podcast, Philip Wall chats to us about Kilbrittain’s All-Ireland final in Croke Park this Saturday (3.15pm), as they face Sligo club Easkey.

The West Cork club have been on a great journey, starting in Ahamilla when they faced local rivals Barryroe and it ends in the biggest stage of all.

Joe Ryan and his side have had memorable wins against Ballygarvan, Glen Rovers, Knockaderry, Kilrossanty and Davidstown-Courtnacuddy up to this point and are now one game away from the big prize.

As well as the interview with captain Wall, we look ahead to the big game and predict if the Black and Amber can cross the finish line.

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ON THIS week's podcast, we are looking back at a fantastic year in West Cork sport, as we look at 20 moments that stood out over the course of the year.

2025 was one to remember for West Cork sporting fanatics between GAA success for Skibbereen Community School, Kilbrittain and Ballinascarthy, the usual brilliant performances from Jack Crowley, Nicola Tuthill and Fintan McCarthy, the consistency of Clonakilty Soccer Club and so much more.

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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This is the last Star Sport Podcast of 2025 – thank you to all of our loyal listeners for tuning in for another great year, and we are looking forward to coming back again in 2026. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Star Sport HQ.

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