ON this week's podcast, we're joined by Bantry kickboxer Tony Stephenson, who is getting ready to travel to Poland as part of Team Ireland in the European Games.

This is the first time the sport has been included in the games and Stephenson goes to Krackow with a great chance of getting into the medals, saying that he is targeting a gold medal.

We chat to him about his excitement for the games, what kickboxing can do for your confidence and how it has helped him in the darkest moments.

In other news, we're chatting about Cork's statement win against Mayo at the weekend and look ahead to their home preliminary quarter final against Roscommon this Saturday.

We also have a roundup of the latest on the dual player debacle and the history-making West Cork Academy.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.

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ON this week's podcast we catch up with Cork and Newcestown star Luke Meade.

Meade joins us to chat about Cork's exit from Munster hurling, the disappointment at not being involved in the All-Ireland series further into the summer and the importance of being the only Carbery division representative in the senior Cork hurling setup.

There's big news in relation to Cork's four dual players, who face the prospect of being forced to choose between camogie and football this weekend.

We also talk about Cork's chances in this weekend's SFC clash with Mayo in the Gaelic Grounds. John Cleary's men will be looking to build on a good performance against Kerry last time around and have the potential to get a surprise result on Sunday.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.

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ON this week's podcast we're chatting to one of Bandon's biggest sport stars, Conor Hourihane.

Kieran McCarthy caught up with the Derby County soccer player at the opening of the Bandon Family Resource Centre this week to chat about the performances that got him into the League One team of the season, his future with Ireland and what it's like to be considered a hero in his hometown.

We also cover the reaction to that penalty in Cork's SFC loss to Kerry.

John Cleary was left frustrated at a decision which swung the game in the Kingdom's favour, and Cork will be disappointed at losing in a game which was there for the taking.

There's also next week's Kennedy Cup to look forward to, and more on how Munster's URC win will propel West Cork rugby to new heights.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.

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ON this week's podcast we're celebrating West Cork's influence on Munster's brilliant URC Championship win away, in South Africa, against the Stormers.

Tom Savage from Three Red Kings joins us to break down the huge impact West Cork men had on the final and the season as a whole, including Rosscarbery's John Hodnett, Inishannon's Jack Crowley, Skibbereen's Gavin Coombes and the Wycherley brothers from Bantry.

It's fair to say the West Cork Mafia are running things for Munster.

We're also chatting about Cork's big game against Kerry in the SFC group stage this weekend. Cork won their opening game against Louth, while Kerry will be eager to bounce back after their loss to Mayo.

Can Cork break the recent trend against the Kingdom? Kieran McCarthy and Matthew Hurley give their thoughts.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.

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WE'RE looking ahead to two big Cork games on this week's podcast, as this weekend sees Cork travel to Louth for their opening SFC group stage clash, and there's also the not-so-small matter of a Munster LFGA Senior A final in Mallow against Kerry.

We welcome two big guests on the show to talk about the two big games – Cork ladies manager Shane Ronayne joins to chat about their chance this weekend, while former Cork footballer Haulie O'Sullivan gives his expert opinion on the Rebels chances against Louth and beyond in this year's Sam Maguire.

We're also chatting about Dunmanway Town's victory over Bunratty United in the Beamish Cup final on Saturday, the return of Clonakilty footballer Liam O'Donovan and we look ahead to the European Rowing Championships with an interview with Olympic and European champion Fintan McCarthy.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.

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ON this week's podcast we have West Cork rugby royalty joining us.

Laura Guest is the region's most successful rugby player ever. She's played in three World Cups, coached and played for Munster and was part of Ireland's only Grand Slam winning women's team in 2013 – the same year she won the overall West Cork Sports Star of the Year Award.

She joins us to look back on her career and to chat all things rugby as West Cork's stars continue to shine on the national stage.

We're also joined by Ger McCarthy to chat all things West Cork soccer ahead of a huge Beamish Cup final between Dunmanway Town and Bunratty United, which takes place this Sunday, May 21st at 2pm in Turner's Cross. It's a huge game and Ger has all the latest, along with a prediction as to who will come out on top.

Kieran and Dylan also look back on Ahamilla's successful hosting of the Munster LGFA senior championship semi final and ahead to a bumper edition of this week's newspaper.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.

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ON this week's podcast we're focusing on a big game in West Cork as the Munster LFGA Championship comes to the region for the first time ever.

Ahamilla in Clonakilty will play host to this Sunday's clash between Cork and Waterford, and we're speaking to Yvonne Ryan, Clonakilty Ladies GAA chairperson, about the historic occasion.

Shane Ronayne's senior team will be confident of a victory following their dramatic comeback to salvage a draw in last weekend's fixture vs Kerry, and need a victory against Waterford to reach the Munster final.

We also hear Kieran's take on the recent GAAGO controversy, and look ahead to this week's newspaper.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.

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ON this week's podcast we're joined by Cork and North Melbourne star Erika O'Shea.

Erika was in Australia last year playing Aussie Rules with North Melbourne, making her the youngest-ever Irish athlete to play Aussie Rules football.

She’s back in Ireland for now and looking forward to the upcoming championship season, and she spoke to sport editor Kieran McCarthy about adjusting from GAA to Aussie Rules and now back again, her time abroad and the bond the younger Cork players have already formed.

Dylan also has the latest following the Sam Maguire draw and Cork's tough group.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.

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ON this week's podcast we have an exclusive chat with Cork camogie manager Matthew Twomey.

Kieran was joined by Twomey to break down Cork's loss to Galway in the Very Camogie League Division 1A final.

They chat about the team's recent record in finals and also look ahead to the rest of the year.

Kieran and Dylan also chat about Cork U20s loss to Kerry in the Munster final on Monday, Conor Hourihane's inclusion in the League One team of the year, and have the latest updates on the Beamish Cup finalists.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.

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SOCCER takes centre stage on this week's Star Sport Podcast, as we chat to Austin Twomey and Johnathan Mullane of Sullane following their victory over Mizen Hob B in the West Cork League Championship Cup Final.

That trophy was added to the club's league title, which means they will be competing in the Premier Division next season. Twomey and Mullane talk to Kieran McCarthy about all things Sullane, from their success this year to finding an identity for the club in recent years.

We also look back on Cork's disappointing loss to Galway in the Very Camogie Leagues Division 1A final and look forward to next Monday's U20 Munster Championship Final.

There's the usual West Cork sport roundup and plenty to look forward to this weekend as well.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.

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