Cork produced a superb all-round display to power past Kerry by 10 points in Tralee, sealing their place in the Munster Minor Football Championship final with a game to spare. Despite missing key players, the Rebels showed composure and quality throughout, taking control after a steady start and never looking back.
Playing into a strong breeze in the first half, Cork were clinical and efficient, building a commanding nine-point lead by the break. Their attacking play was sharp, highlighted by a well-worked goal finished by Eoghan Ahern, while Ben Hegarty kept the scoreboard ticking with accurate frees.
With the wind at their backs, Cork maintained their grip in the second half. Strong defending, including crucial blocks from Gabriel Oronsaye, ensured Kerry never gained real momentum. Late goals from Riley OâDonovan and Luke OâNeill capped an impressive performance.
Scorers for Kerry: D Keane 0-7 (1 2pt, 0-2 f), D Laide 1-1, D Lane 0-3 (0-1 f), L Mac Gearailt, D Murphy, C Moynihan 0-1 each.
Cork: B Hegarty 0-6 (0-5 f), R OâDonovan 1-3, E Ahern 1-2 (0-2 f), A OâHerlihy 0-3, L OâNeill 1-0, K OâShea, R Twohig (1 2pt f) 0-2 each.
KERRY: C OâDonnell (Tarbert); E Mangan (Austin Stacks), J Breen (Listowel Emmets), C Clifford (Dr Crokes); D Murphy (Listry, capt), S Clifford (Listry), M Corridon (Ardfert); M Ă SĂ© (An Ghaeltacht), T Slattery (Na Gaeil); L Mac Gearailt (An Ghaeltacht), D Keane (Kilcummin), J Collins (Ballymacelligott); D Lane (Austin Stacks), O Buckley (Beale), S Scroope (Legion).
Subs: J Ziober (Milltown/Castlemaine) for C Clifford (11-14, temp), C Moynihan (Rathmore) for S Scroope, D Laide (Finuge) for O Buckley (both h-t), T Lenihan (Churchill) for T Slattery (45), P OâSullivan (Firies) for M Corridon (51), T Kenneally (Listowel Emmets) for J Collins (55).
CORK: R Twohig (Kilmeen); R McCormack (Midleton), G Oronsaye (Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels), C Garvey (St Finbarrâs); D OâSullivan (Erinâs Own), C Downing (Adrigole), E Lynch (Ballincollig); K OâShea (Urhan), P Kelly (Naomh AbĂĄn); E Ahern (Carrigaline), B Hegarty (Ballinora), J Miskella (Ballincollig, capt); A OâHerlihy (St Finbarrâs), J Barry (Aghinagh), D Herlihy (Shamrocks).
Subs: R OâDonovan (Barryroe) for J Barry (42), L OâNeill (Carbery Rangers) for D Herlihy, P OâConnor (Lisgoold) for R McCormack (both 50), M Corkery (Nemo Rangers) for J Miskella (51), M Power (Charleville) for C Garvey (58).
Referee: Eoin Keane (Clare).
Match Week: Cork Senior Teams in Championship Action
Corkâs senior hurling and football teams are both in Munster Championship action this weekend, with fixtures in Walsh Park and Killarney.
đ Munster SHC Round 3
Waterford vs Cork
đ Walsh Park
đ Saturday 6:00PM
Cork travel to Walsh Park on Saturday evening for Round 3 of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship.
Cork currently sit top of the table on 4 points from 2 games, following victories over Tipperary and Limerick.
Waterford come into the fixture on 1 point from 2 games, having drawn with Tipperary in Walsh Park and suffered an opening round defeat away to Clare in Ennis.
đ Munster SFC Final
Kerry vs Cork
đ Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney
đ Sunday 1:45PM
On Sunday, attention turns to the Munster Senior Football Championship Final where Cork face Kerry in Killarney.
Cork reached the final after victories over Limerick in the quarter-final and Tipperary in the semi-final.
Kerry booked their place in the final following a 2-19 to 1-14 win over Clare in their semi-final.
đ Weekend Fixtures
Match Week continues with two huge away tests for Cork sides.
Update on Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship
Following the conclusion of two rounds of the Munster Minor Football Championship, two wins from two sees Cork top Phase 2 and book their place in the Munster Final (May 18th).
Kerry and Clare now face a straight shootout this on Monday for the second final spot, while Cork host Waterford in PĂĄirc UĂ Rinn.
đ Results & Fixtures
Round 1 â April 27
Round 2 â May 4
Round 3 â May 11
đ PĂĄirc UĂ Rinn | đ 7:00pm
đ Austin Stack Park | đ 7:00pm
Final
đ May 18
đą 7:35pm
Minor footballers win on the road in Tralee
Cork produced a superb all-round display to power past Kerry by 10 points in Tralee, sealing their place in the Munster Minor Football Championship final with a game to spare. Despite missing key players, the Rebels showed composure and quality throughout, taking control after a steady start and never looking back.
Playing into a strong breeze in the first half, Cork were clinical and efficient, building a commanding nine-point lead by the break. Their attacking play was sharp, highlighted by a well-worked goal finished by Eoghan Ahern, while Ben Hegarty kept the scoreboard ticking with accurate frees.
With the wind at their backs, Cork maintained their grip in the second half. Strong defending, including crucial blocks from Gabriel Oronsaye, ensured Kerry never gained real momentum. Late goals from Riley OâDonovan and Luke OâNeill capped an impressive performance.
Scorers for Kerry: D Keane 0-7 (1 2pt, 0-2 f), D Laide 1-1, D Lane 0-3 (0-1 f), L Mac Gearailt, D Murphy, C Moynihan 0-1 each.
Cork: B Hegarty 0-6 (0-5 f), R OâDonovan 1-3, E Ahern 1-2 (0-2 f), A OâHerlihy 0-3, L OâNeill 1-0, K OâShea, R Twohig (1 2pt f) 0-2 each.
KERRY: C OâDonnell (Tarbert); E Mangan (Austin Stacks), J Breen (Listowel Emmets), C Clifford (Dr Crokes); D Murphy (Listry, capt), S Clifford (Listry), M Corridon (Ardfert); M Ă SĂ© (An Ghaeltacht), T Slattery (Na Gaeil); L Mac Gearailt (An Ghaeltacht), D Keane (Kilcummin), J Collins (Ballymacelligott); D Lane (Austin Stacks), O Buckley (Beale), S Scroope (Legion).
Subs: J Ziober (Milltown/Castlemaine) for C Clifford (11-14, temp), C Moynihan (Rathmore) for S Scroope, D Laide (Finuge) for O Buckley (both h-t), T Lenihan (Churchill) for T Slattery (45), P OâSullivan (Firies) for M Corridon (51), T Kenneally (Listowel Emmets) for J Collins (55).
CORK: R Twohig (Kilmeen); R McCormack (Midleton), G Oronsaye (Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels), C Garvey (St Finbarrâs); D OâSullivan (Erinâs Own), C Downing (Adrigole), E Lynch (Ballincollig); K OâShea (Urhan), P Kelly (Naomh AbĂĄn); E Ahern (Carrigaline), B Hegarty (Ballinora), J Miskella (Ballincollig, capt); A OâHerlihy (St Finbarrâs), J Barry (Aghinagh), D Herlihy (Shamrocks).
Subs: R OâDonovan (Barryroe) for J Barry (42), L OâNeill (Carbery Rangers) for D Herlihy, P OâConnor (Lisgoold) for R McCormack (both 50), M Corkery (Nemo Rangers) for J Miskella (51), M Power (Charleville) for C Garvey (58).
Referee: Eoin Keane (Clare).
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Rd1 draw
Cork will begin their All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign later this month following Mondayâs draw at Croke Park, which has paired them with old rivals Meath in Round 1.
This will be the sidesâ third meeting of the season, following earlier encounters in PĂĄirc UĂ Rinn and Croke Park during Division 2 of the Allianz Football League.
As Munster finalists, Cork have been awarded home advantage for the fixture, in line with all provincial finalists.
The game is scheduled to take place on the weekend of May 23rd/24th, with further fixture details to be confirmed in due course.
2026 Championship Structure:
The 2026 format features 16 teams â the eight provincial finalists, seven top-ranked league teams, and the Tailteann Cup winners â competing in an updated knockout system where two defeats result in elimination.
Round 1 (May 23rd/24th & 30th/31st):
The eight provincial finalists are drawn against the remaining qualifiers, with home advantage awarded to the provincial teams. Winners advance to Round 2A, while defeated sides move to Round 2B.
Round 2A & 2B (June 13th/14th):
Round 2A sees the Round 1 winners face off, with victors progressing directly to the All-Ireland quarter-finals and losers dropping to Round 3.
Round 2B features the Round 1 losers, where winners advance to Round 3 and losers exit the championship.
Round 3 (June 20th/21st):
The four Round 2A losers play the four Round 2B winners, with the victors booking their place in the quarter-finals.
Quarter-Finals (June 27th/28th):
The four Round 2A winners meet the four Round 3 winners.
Semi-Finals & Final (July):
The semi-finals will determine the finalists, with the All-Ireland Final scheduled for July 26th.
Full Round 1 Draw (first team at home):
May 23rd/24th:
Cork v Meath
Kerry v Donegal
Galway v Kildare
Roscommon v Tyrone
May 30th/31st:
Armagh v Derry
Monaghan v Mayo
Dublin v Louth
Cork Minor Football team to play Kerry has been announced
Cork Minor Football manager Keith Ricken has named his team to face Kerry in Phase 2, Round 2 of the Electric Ireland Minor Football Championship.
The game takes place on Monday at 7pm in Tralee.
The Cork team is as follows
Tickets for the game can be purchased below