Match Day Information: Cork v Mayo

Match Day Information: Cork v Mayo

🏆 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final

Cork v Mayo
📍 Venue: Croke Park
🕓 Throw-in: 4:00pm, Saturday 27 June

Cork return to Croke Park this Saturday for a huge All-Ireland quarter-final clash with Mayo, with a place in the semi-final on the line.


📺 Live Coverage (TV & Streaming)

The game will be shown live on GAA+, providing full national coverage of the quarter-final.


📻 Radio Coverage

Full live radio coverage and updates will be available across multiple stations:

  • Live commentary: RTÉ Radio 1
  • Live commentary: C103 FM
  • Live updates: Cork’s RedFM
  • Live updates: WLR 96FM

Supporters across Cork and beyond will be able to follow every score, key moment, and post-match reaction live on air.


📱 Social Media & Live Updates

Follow all live updates, behind-the-scenes content, and match reaction:

  • X (Twitter): Live text commentary and updates
  • Instagram: Live stories, team updates, and matchday content
  • Official account: @officialcorkgaa

Supporters can expect real-time clips, score updates, and post-match reaction across all platforms.


🔴 Match Context

This is a major opportunity for Cork, with history firmly in sight:

  • A win would secure a first All-Ireland semi-final since 2012
  • It would be Cork’s first win at Croke Park since 2015
  • It would continue a strong championship campaign under John Cleary

Mayo provide a serious test, bringing experience, physicality, and proven knockout pedigree.


🔁 Team News

Cork manager John Cleary has made one change from the victory over Donegal:

  • Colm O’Callaghan returns to midfield after suspension
  • He partners captain Ian Maguire
  • Seán Walsh moves to the bench

Squad boosts include:

  • Seán Brady returning from injury
  • David Buckley back to full fitness

🔴 Cork Starting XV (v Mayo)

Patrick Doyle;
Maurice Shanley, Daniel O’Mahony, Seán Meehan;
Brian O’Driscoll, Tommy Walsh, Luke Fahy;
Ian Maguire (capt), Colm O’Callaghan;
Paul Walsh, Dara Sheedy, Seán McDonnell;
Mark Cronin, Chris Óg Jones, Steven Sherlock.

Subs include: Micheál Aodh Martin, Seán Brady, Rory Maguire, Seán Walsh, David Buckley, Conor Cahalane, Brian Hurley and others.


📊 Key Storylines

  • Cork aiming for first All-Ireland semi-final in 14 years
  • First Croke Park win since 2015 within reach
  • Midfield battle set to be decisive
  • Cork’s attacking form continuing to grow
  • High-pressure knockout test for both sides