Footballers face Meath in All-Ireland Championship Round 1

This weekend marks the start of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 1, with Cork returning to championship action full of confidence after a positive and encouraging season to date.

John Cleary’s side have already shown clear progress in 2026, securing promotion in the league and reaching a first Munster final in five years — a strong platform that now sets the tone for the championship ahead. While last time out brought disappointment against Kerry, Cork’s overall trajectory remains firmly upward, with performances consistently improving across the campaign.

Attention now turns to this weekend’s Round 1 clash with Meath , a familiar opponent having already met the Rebels twice this season. Each side has one win apiece, adding extra intrigue to a third meeting that carries far greater significance on the championship stage.

The game throws in at 5.30pm on Saturday, May 23, with a place in Round 2a of the All-Ireland series awaiting the winners. .

Match Facts
Competition All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 1
Fixture Cork v Meath
Date Saturday, May 23
Throw-in 5.30pm
Venue Páirc Uí Rinn
Broadcast GAA+ (Live)
Referee Brendan Cawley (Kildare)
Previous Meetings (2026) Cork win (League Round 4), Meath win (Division 2 Final)
Progression Winners advance to Round 2a; losers drop to Round 2b
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Munster GAA For All Blitz in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh was filled with great scenes on Saturday May 16th as six clubs from Cork, Clare, and Limerick took part in a Munster GAA for All Activity Day.

Players, along with their coaches and mentors, enjoyed taking to the 4G pitch to play inclusive Gaelic games and activities. These teams train diligently at their clubs weekly, and every player players is a credit to their families, coaches, mentors.

The participants also had the opportunity to receive their medals in the South Stand, presented by Bríon Saunderson.

A huge congratulations to all the participants and coaches on a fantastic day.

Big thank you to all who assisted in making this event a memorable one.

Gillian Fitzgerald Murphy
Munster Gaa For All Committee

By Ed Donnelly  Mon 18th May

Minor Munster Football Champions

Munster Final | Cork v Kerry | Photo from game

Cork captured the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship title after a dramatic 1-13 to 0-14 extra-time win over Kerry at Páirc Uí Rinn. A composed Cork performance, highlighted by Rory Twohig’s key frees and Jacob Barry’s crucial goal, secured provincial glory. A superb contest full of intensity and skill. Check out some photos from the game.

Cork Crowned Munster Minor Football Champions After Extra-Time Epic

Cork claimed the 2026 Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship title after a dramatic 1-13 to 0-14 extra-time victory over Kerry at Páirc Uí Rinn.

In front of 2,066 spectators, the Rebels produced a composed and determined display to secure their 32nd provincial minor football crown and their first since 2022.

A pair of crucial extra-time frees from goalkeeper Rory Twohig proved decisive as Cork held off a strong Kerry finish to emerge victorious after an enthralling contest.

Kerry made the stronger start, racing into a 0-4 to 0-0 lead inside 10 minutes through Fionn O’Dowd (0-3), Lúc Mac Gearailt (0-1), and Daragh Keane (0-6, including frees). Cork gradually settled through midfield influence from Kieran O’Shea (0-1, Man of the Match), while Rory Twohig (0-4) kept the scoreboard ticking to leave the sides level at half-time, 0-5 apiece.

Cork struck the game’s only goal in the 41st minute when Jacob Barry (1-0) finished clinically after Eoghan Ahern’s diagonal delivery, putting the Rebels 1-6 to 0-7 ahead.

Kerry responded strongly through O’Dowd (0-3), Cian Stack (0-1), and Cillian Moynihan (0-1), while Cork were forced to defend superbly, with Eoin Mangan producing a vital goal-saving interception and Morgan Corkery tipping another effort onto the post.

The sides finished level at 1-9 to 0-12 at full-time, before Cork held their nerve in extra-time with key frees from Rory Twohig (0-4 overall) and scores from Ben Hegarty (0-3), Riley O’Donovan (0-1), and Donal Herlihy (0-1) sealing victory.

Cork Team

Rory Twohig (0-4); Conor Garvey, Gabriel Oronsaye, Riain McCormack; Éanna Lynch (0-1), Conor Downing, Conrad Murphy (0-1); Ben Hegarty (0-3), Kieran O’Shea (0-1); Darragh O’Sullivan, Joe Miskella, Eoghan Ahern; Tom Whooley (0-1), Jacob Barry (1-0), Alex O’Herlihy.

Subs

Donal Herlihy (0-1) for O’Herlihy (h-t), Peadar Kelly for Garvey (h-t), Morgan Corkery for O’Sullivan, Riley O’Donovan (0-1) for Barry, Donncha O’Mahony for Miskella, Joe Miskella for Downing, Micheál Walsh for Whooley, Mark Power for Lynch.

Kerry Team

Seán Sargent; John Breen, Eoin Mangan, Conor Clifford; Mikey Corridon, Cian Stack (0-1), Daithí Laide; Maidhc Ó Sé, Jack Collins; Lúc Mac Gearailt (0-1), Danny Murphy, Cillian O’Donoghue; Danny Lane (0-1), Fionn O’Dowd (0-3), Daragh Keane (0-6).

Subs

Mikey Somers for Collins, Tom Slattery for O’Donoghue, Cillian Moynihan (0-1) for Lane, Cillian Fitzgerald for Laide, Samuel Scroope for Mac Gearailt, Danny Lane for Keane (h-t e-t), Timmy Kennelly (0-1) for Ó Sé (h-t e-t).

Referee: Gary Twomey (Clare)