Éire Óg Mourneabbey in Cork Ladies Football final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Captain’s call

Cork GAA and SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh are delighted to welcome both Éire Óg Mourneabbey Ladies Football Clubs to the stadium on Friday evening.

The 2021 Cork Ladies Football County Senior Final will take place at 7:30pm.

Tickets for the game are now on sale and can be purchased at https://www.universe.com/events/cork-lgfa-senior-a-club-championship-final-tickets-9R7T26

The stadium will open at 6:30pm for the final.

Please note- no tickets will be on sale at the venue.

Kieran Kingston Statement

The week saw the confirmation of the Cork Senior Hurling backroom for 2022.

Selector / Coach Ger Cunningham, Coach Christy O’ Connor, S&C Coach Mark Brady, along with Sport and Performance Psychologist Cathal Sheridan have departed and Cork Manager Kieran Kingston thanked them for their contribution: “I’d like to thank all the outgoing members of the backroom team for their contribution to Cork hurling – the last two years have been difficult for everyone having to prepare the team under Covid-19 restrictions.

“Ger Cunningham has made an immense contribution to Cork hurling both on and off the field of play as a player, coach and selector. I wish him and his family all the best for the future and thank him for all he has done for Cork hurling, especially over the last two years.

“I’d like to thank Christy O’Connor for all he has done as forwards coach over the last two years. Christy is a very talented coach and I was delighted he agreed to join us – he made a vital contribution and I would like to wish him all the best for the future”

“Mark Brady and Cathal Sheridan played a vital role in the team’s preparation and I’d like to thank them for all they have done, particularly in the win over Kilkenny in the All-Ireland Semi Final where team showed great fitness levels and mental resolve to earn an extra time win”

Joining the backroom for the year ahead will be selectors Pat Mulcahy and Noel Furlong, along with Gary Keegan as performance coach and Stephen Casey as S&C coach.

“I am delighted to welcome them to the backroom team,” said Kieran Kingston

“Noel managed a very impressive Cork team to the Minor All-Ireland title this year and he has been involved with different clubs and UCC. Pat has been involved with his own club Newtownshandrum and also MTU, (formerly CIT).

“Gary is a much sought after performance coach across different sports, and having been involved with Cork Hurlers before I know the players will be delighted to have him involved again.

“Stephen Casey has a Master of Science in Sport Performance from UL and has been previously involved with the Cork Minor Hurling team (2017) and Cork under 21 hurling team (2018) and the Cork under 20 hurling team (2019)”.

Kieran added “We are really looking forward to the year ahead.”

 

Cork Team Selectors for 2022

The following management teams were confirmed by Cork County Board on Tuesday night at the November Board meeting.

 

Cork Senior Hurling

Kieran Kingston (Tracton) – Manager,

Selectors Diarmuid O’Sullivan (Cloyne), Pat Mulcahy (Newtownshandrum), Noel Furlong (Carrigtwohill),

 

Cork Senior Football,

Keith Ricken (St. Vincent’s/MTU) – Manager,

Selectors Micheál Ó Cróinín (Naomh Abán), Ray Keane (MTU / St. Finbarr’s), James Loughrey (St. Brigid’s / Mallow), Barry Corkery (Éire Óg) and Des Cullinane (St. Nicholas),

 

Cork U20 Hurling

Donal O’Mahony (Bishopstown) – Manager

Selectors Fergal Condon (Aghada), Brendan Coleman (Youghal), Traolach Martin (Ballygarvan), Tom Kenny (Grenagh)

 

Cork U20 Football

Bobbie O’Dwyer (Urhan) – Manager

Selectors James Masters (Nemo Rangers), Kieran Cronin (Legion, Kerry GAA), Billy Morgan (Nemo Rangers), Oillie O’Sullivan (Garnish)

 

Cork Minor Hurling

Paudie Murray (St.Finbarr’s)-Manager

Selectors Kevin Murray (St.Finbarr’s) Declan Fitzgerald (Buttevant) Fergal McCormack (Mallow) + an other

 

Cork Minor Football  (currently in year two)

Michael O’Brien (Ballincollig) – Manager

Selectors Daniel Cronin (St Marys), Gary Sheehan (Carrigtwohill), Martin O’Brien (Clonakilty), Donncha O’Connor (Ballydesmond)

 

Cork U16 Hurling 2022 /Minor Manager 2023

Kieran Murphy (Sarsfield)

Selectors to be appointed

Cork Senior Hurling Statement

The Cork County Executive will be proposing the following Senior Hurling appointments at tomorrow night’s County Committee meeting.
All Ireland winning Cork Minor Hurling Manager, Noel Furlong (Carrigtwohill) and former Senior All Ireland Hurling winner Pat Mulcahy (Newtownshandrum) will join Kieran Kingston (Manager) and Diarmuid O’Sullivan as selectors / coaches. Donal O’Grady will continue his role in coaching and analysis.
Gary Keegan will join the group as performance coach, a role he has filled previously with Dublin Senior Footballers and currently, with Irish Rugby.
Stephen Casey will join as S&C coach, having formerly served with Cork Minor and U21 Hurling teams, as well as 2020 County Senior Hurling Champions, Blackrock.

The Executive wishes to convey its sincere thanks to all outgoing backroom members, in particular, selector and coach Ger Cunningham (St. Finbarr’s), who has stepped down as selector / coach.