Match Day | Munster Senior Football Championship Cork vs Kerry

🏐 Munster Senior Football Championship: Cork vs. Kerry

Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Throw-in: 7:00 PM
Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
Gates Open: 5:00 PM​

John Cleary has announced the his starting lineup for the Munster Senior Football Championship semi-final against Kerry. The match will take place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, April 19, with a throw-in at 7:00 PM. Gates will open at 5:00 PM. Tickets are available at local SuperValu and Centra stores, as well as online at gaacork.ie/tickets.​

Cork Starting XV:

  1. Micheál Aodh Martin (Nemo Rangers)

  2. Seán Brady (Ballygarvan)

  3. Daniel O’Mahony (Knocknagree)

  4. Neil Lordan (Ballinora)

  5. Brian O’Driscoll (Carrigaline)

  6. Rory Maguire (Castlehaven)

  7. Matty Taylor (Mallow)

  8. Ian Maguire (St Finbarr’s)

  9. Colm O’Callaghan (Éire Óg)

  10. Paul Walsh (Kanturk)

  11. Eoghan McSweeney (Knocknagree)

  12. Seán McDonnell (Mallow)

  13. Mark Cronin (Nemo Rangers)

  14. Brian Hurley (Castlehaven)

  15. Chris Óg Jones (Uíbh Laoire)​

For the full team list and additional details, visit the official Cork GAA announcement.

🏟️ Stadium Information & Match Day Details

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh is located at The Marina, Ballintemple, Cork. Gates will open at 5:00 PM, and the match will commence at 7:00 PM. To ensure a smooth experience, please note the following:​

Ticket Purchase: Tickets can be purchased at local SuperValu and Centra stores or online at gaacork.ie/tickets. Ensure you have your ticket ready before arriving.​

Travel & Parking:

  • Public Transport: Bus Éireann routes 202 and 212 serve the stadium, stopping at Ballintemple (Blackrock Road by the pharmacy).

  • Walking: Approximately a 25-minute walk from Cork City Centre via the Mahon/Blackrock Green Way.

  • Parking: Available at city centre car parks, Mahon area, Blackrock GAA Club, and local rowing club car parks.

  • Traffic: Expect heavy traffic; some local roads may be closed. Plan your journey in advance and respect local parking regulations.​

Weather: Please check the latest weather forecast before you travel and dress appropriately for conditions on the day.​

Post-Game Traffic: Priority exit routes will be provided for vehicles parked in the Mahon area, South Link Road, and surrounding locations, including Páirc Uí Rinn.

🏆 Match Preview

The Cork vs. Kerry rivalry is one of the most storied in Gaelic football, and this semi-final promises to be another thrilling chapter.

Stadium Information: Cork v Kerry – Saturday, April 19th 2025

🏐 Match Day Information: Cork v Kerry – Saturday, April 19th 2025

We’re looking forward to welcoming fans to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this Saturday, April 19th for the Munster Senior Football Championship clash between Cork and Kerry. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the big game!

📅 Fixture Details:

  • Match: Cork v Kerry

  • Competition: Munster Senior Football Championship

  • Date: Saturday, April 19th 2025

  • Throw-in: 19:00

  • Stadium Gates Open: 17:00

🎟️ Match Tickets:

Tickets are available now at:

Note: We recommend not travelling without a ticket. Please download or print your ticket in advance and have your phone fully charged.

🌦️ Dress for the Weather:

Please check the latest weather forecast before you travel and dress appropriately for conditions on the day.

🚗 Plan Your Journey & Parking:

Traffic is expected to be heavy before and after the game. Some local roads may be closed to facilitate match-day crowds. Please plan your journey in advance and respect our local community by parking legally.

Recommended parking:

  • All City Centre car parks

  • Mahon area

  • Blackrock GAA Club

  • Local Rowing Club car parks

  • Kennedy Quay and Boreenmanna Road areas

Walk to stadium:

  • Approx. 25 minutes from Cork City Centre

  • Mahon/Blackrock Green Way connects to the stadium

Public Transport:

  • Bus Éireann 202 and 212 routes serve the stadium

  • Stop at Ballintemple (Blackrock Road by the pharmacy)

  • Kent Station is a 30-minute walk from the venue

A cordon will be in place on roads around the stadium by An Garda Síochána for the safety of all attendees.

👮 Stewards & An Garda:

For your safety, please follow all directions from stadium stewards and An Garda on the day.

🚙 Post-Game Egress:

As part of our post-game traffic plan, priority exit routes will be provided for vehicles parked in the Mahon area, South Link Road and surrounding locations, including Páirc Uí Rinn.

We appreciate your cooperation and support — let’s make it a great evening of football in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Safe travels and see you at the match!

Celtic Challenge Round 3: Cork Red v Wexford

Celtic Challenge Round 3: Cork Red v Wexford

🗓️ Saturday, April 19th, 2025
📍 MTU Cork Campus
🕧 Throw-In: 12:30 PM

Cork Red are back in action this weekend as they face Wexford in Round 3 of the Celtic Challenge. After some fantastic performances so far in the competition, the team will be hoping to continue their strong run in front of a home crowd.

Fixture Details:

  • Competition: Celtic Challenge

  • Round: 3

  • Teams: Cork Red v Wexford

  • Venue: MTU Cork Campus

  • Throw-In: 12:30 PM

  • Referee: Anthony Owens

Best of luck to players and management

The Cork Senior Football Team to play Kerry has been announced;

The Cork Senior Football team to play Kerry in the Munster Football Semi Final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday 19th April 7pm has been announced;

 

1. Micheál Aodh Martin, Nemo Rangers
2. Seán Brady, Ballygarvan
3. Daniel O’Mahony, Knocknagree
4. Neil Lordan, Ballinora
5. Brian O’Driscoll, Carrigaline
6. Rory Maguire, Castlehaven
7. Matty Taylor, Mallow
8. Ian Maguire, St Finbarr’s
9. Colm O’Callaghan, Éire Óg
10. Paul Walsh, Kanturk
11. Eoghan McSweeney, Knocknagree
12. Seán McDonnell, Mallow
13. Mark Cronin, Nemo Rangers
14. Brian Hurley, Castlehaven
15. Chris Óg Jones, Uíbh Laoire
…………………………………………
16. Patrick Doyle, Knocknagree
17. Briain Murphy, Nemo Rangers
18. Tommy Walsh, Kanturk
19. Maurice Shanley, Clonakilty
20. Darragh Cashman, Millstreet
21. Seán Powter, Douglas
22. Conor Cahalane, Castlehaven
23. Seán Walsh, Mitchelstown
24. Ruairí Deane, Bantry Blues
25. Cathail O’Mahony, Mitchelstown
26. Hugh O’Connor, Newmarket

 

The Cork Senior Hurling team to play Clare has been announced;

The Cork Senior Hurling team to play Clare in the Munster Championship Round 1 at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, Ennis on Sunday 20th April @ 2pm has been announced;

 

1. Patrick Collins, Ballinhassig
2. Niall O’Leary, Castlelyons
3. Eoin Downey, Glen Rovers
4. Seán O’Donoghue, Inniscarra
5. Ciaran Joyce, Castlemartyr
6. Robert Downey, Glen Rovers (c)
7. Mark Coleman, Blarney
8. Tim O’Mahony, Newtownshandrum
9. Ethan Twomey, St Finbarr’s
10. Séamus Harnedy, St Ita’s
11. Darragh Fitzgibbon, Charleville
12. Shane Barrett, Blarney
13. Patrick Horgan, Glen Rovers
14. Alan Connolly, Blackrock
15. Brian Hayes, St Finbarr’s
…………………………………..
16. Bríon Saunderson, Midleton
17. Eoin Roche, Bride Rovers
18. Damian Cahalane, St Finbarr’s
19. Ger Millerick, Fr O’Neill’s
20. Tommy O’Connell, Midleton
21. Luke Meade, Newcestown
22. Brian Roche, Bride Rovers
23. Diarmuid Healy, Lisgoold
24. Robbie O’Flynn, Erin’s Own
25. Declan Dalton, Fr O’Neill’s
26. Shane Kingston, Douglas