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 O’Donovan and Luke O’Neill 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 O’Donovan 1-3, E Ahern 1-2 (0-2 f), A O’Herlihy 0-3, L O’Neill 1-0, K O’Shea, R Twohig (1 2pt f) 0-2 each.

KERRY: C O’Donnell (Tarbert); E Mangan (Austin Stacks), J Breen (Listowel Emmets), C Clifford (Dr Crokes); D Murphy (Listry, capt), S Clifford (Listry), M Corridon (Ardfert); M Ó Sé (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 O’Sullivan (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 Finbarr’s); D O’Sullivan (Erin’s Own), C Downing (Adrigole), E Lynch (Ballincollig); K O’Shea (Urhan), P Kelly (Naomh Abán); E Ahern (Carrigaline), B Hegarty (Ballinora), J Miskella (Ballincollig, capt); A O’Herlihy (St Finbarr’s), J Barry (Aghinagh), D Herlihy (Shamrocks).

Subs: R O’Donovan (Barryroe) for J Barry (42), L O’Neill (Carbery Rangers) for D Herlihy, P O’Connor (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 Monday’s draw at Croke Park, which has paired them with old rivals Meath in Round 1.

This will be the sides’ third meeting of the season, following earlier encounters in Páirc Uí 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 — the eight provincial finalists, seven top-ranked league teams, and the Tailteann Cup winners — 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

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Minors beat Clare in Páirc Uí Rinn

Cork 1-22 Clare 1-12

Cork strengthened their push for a Munster MHC final place with a controlled win over Clare at Páirc Uí Rinn on Friday night. After a recent defeat to Tipperary, this performance keeps a rematch with the Premier within reach.

The Rebels were well served by captain Eoin Considine at wing-back and Callum Coffey in attack, who scored 0-4 from play. The game’s key moment arrived when Considine’s high catch sparked a sweeping move finished by Tadhg McCarthy’s goal, giving Cork a 1-11 to 1-6 lead on 33 minutes.

From there Cork took control. Coffey, McCarthy and Bobby Power led the scoring, with Power finishing on 0-8 overall. Clare briefly fought back when James O’Donnell struck a goal, but Cork responded strongly and never relinquished control after half-time.

Although Cork were wasteful in front of goal early on, their defence remained solid and limited Clare’s scoring opportunities. Further points from play and frees stretched the gap into double figures late on, with Ben Talty providing Clare’s final score.

Cork now face Limerick knowing a draw will be enough to reach the Munster final, while Clare must await other results. Cork’s win underlined their progress in the championship and sets up a decisive clash with Limerick next weekend where qualification for the final will be at stake decided.

Scorers for Cork: B Power 0-8 (0-4 f), T McCarthy 1-2, C Coffey 0-4, S Ring 0-3 (0-2 f), C Murphy 0-2, T Murphy, S Riordan, R Cagney 0-1 each.

Clare: B Talty 0-6 (0-4 f), J O’Donnell 1-2, I Hassett, C Mullins, M Sheehan, P Murphy (0-1 f) 0-1 each.

CORK: M Walsh (Youghal); J Batterbury (Castletownroche), F Cahill (Midleton), N Coffey (Na Piarsaigh); E Considine (Sarsfields), D Nolan (Erin’s Own), C Barry (Bride Rovers); S Riordan (Kilworth), S McHugh (Newtownshandrum); T McCarthy (Watergrasshill), B Power (Ballincollig), L O’Regan (St Finbarr’s); S Ring (Carrigtwohill), C Coffey (Na Piarsaigh), C Murphy (Ballinora).

Subs: T Murphy (Cloughduv) for Riordan (41), R Cagney for O’Regan (45), T Huggins (Sarsfields) for McCarthy, D Barry (Douglas) for Murphy (both 53), G Kingston (Mallow) for Considine (58).

CLARE: P Murphy; M Fitzpatrick, C Maxted, O Perill; P Murphy, C Daly, S Connellan; O Duignan, I Hassett; J O’Donnell, G Madden, C Mullins; D McKenna, N Belenko, B Talty.

Subs: D Seery for Duignan, F Daffy for Madden (both 43), C Coffey for McKenna, M Sheehan for Belenko (50), S Daly for Connellan (53).

Referee: C Ryan (Tipperary).

Rebels’ Bounty draw results for April are in

Results are in for Rebels’ Bounty Draw for April. Check out the winners details below.