Ten Clubs Shortlisted for Cork GAA Sustainable Clubs Competition

Ten Clubs Shortlisted for Cork GAA Sustainable Clubs Competition
Ten clubs have been shortlisted for the Cork GAA Sustainable Clubs Competition, which celebrates the positive environmental actions and sustainability initiatives taking place across Cork GAA clubs and their communities.
The shortlisted clubs are:
  • Killavullen
  • Bandon
  • St Finbarr’s
  • Kiskeam
  • Newmarket
  • Kilmichael
  • Kildorrery
  • Milford
  • Carbery Rangers
  • Castlehaven
The competition, delivered with the support of PepsiCo, Cork GAA’s Positive Action Partner, encourages clubs to showcase their work in areas such as energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable travel, waste reduction, biodiversity and community action.
Three winning clubs will receive grants of €6,000, €3,000 and €1,500, respectively, to support sustainability projects within their clubs and communities. In addition, the winning clubs will receive support from a sustainability expert through two advisory calls to help develop and progress their projects.
Brian Colgan, Supply Chain Operations Director, PepsiCo Ireland, said:
“It’s been fantastic to see the passion and effort that clubs across Cork are putting into sustainability. Through PepsiCo’s Positive Action Partnership with Cork GAA, we’ve made great progress together, identifying practical opportunities to enhance recycling, reduce energy use and carbon emissions, and drive positive change across clubs and communities.
“What makes this competition so special is seeing that same commitment in action at a local level. From small everyday changes to ambitious projects, the shortlisted clubs are showing what’s possible when people come together with a shared purpose. Congratulations to all ten shortlisted clubs. You should be incredibly proud of the impact you’re making today and for future generations.”
The three winning clubs will be announced at the Cork GAA Club Championship Finals at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday, October 25th. Representatives of the winning clubs will be presented with their Sustainability Club Champion certificates.
Cork GAA would like to thank PepsiCo for its support of the competition and acknowledge Daniel Coleman, Patrick Callnan, Sean Sirr and Brian Colgan for their time and contribution to the judging panel.
Cork GAA also thanks all clubs that entered the competition for their participation and for sharing the positive work taking place in their communities. The entries highlighted the range of sustainability initiatives being undertaken across the county, reflecting the commitment of clubs to making a positive environmental impact.
Small Actions – Big Impact.

Statement on Cork Senior Football management

Cork GAA is pleased to confirm that Gavin Gallagher of Castlehaven will join John Cleary’s Cork senior football management team as coach/selector for the forthcoming season, subject to ratification at the next meeting of Cork County Committee in November.

In further changes, Terry O’Brien of Mallow will join the backroom team as goalkeeping coach, and Dylan Byrne of St Finbarr’s will join the strength and conditioning team. We wish Gavin, Terry and Dylan well in their new roles.

As they leave their roles, we also extend our sincere thanks to Kevin Murray, Paddy O’Shea and Cian Sisk for their significant contribution to the team, and wish them well in their future endeavours.

CORK GAA LAUNCH NEW 2027 HOME KIT

CORK GAA LAUNCH NEW 2027 HOME KIT

A new look for the classic blood and bandage

Cork GAA Senior Footballers and Hurlers are set to enter 2027 with a new home kit that brings a modern mix to some classic imagery and traditional values.

Launched today, Cork’s new home jersey is an eye-catching ‘blood and bandage’ tribute featuring a return of the red colour collar and a fresh appearance for the white stripes.

Within the deep red hues of the new strip, the Cork GAA crest is subtly silhouetted, featuring the emblematic castles and ship that appear on the county’s emblem. The new home jersey will make its debut at the beginning of Cork’s upcoming 2027 GAA Allianz National Football and Hurling fixtures in January.

Cork GAA CEO, Kevin O’Donovan, said:

“We’ve leaned into some of the things that we believe Cork GAA stands for and is universally associated with – strength, identity and power. There’s such a rich heritage across both codes and we wanted the inclusion of the county crest to reflect that. We look forward to seeing our greatest ambassadors, our players, donning our beloved ‘blood and bandage’ as we approach 2027 with hope and unity.”

An official in-store launch will take place in the Sports Direct outlet at Mahon Point on Thursday, October 29, when fans will have the opportunity to meet some of Cork’s Senior Footballers and Hurlers between 5 – 6.30pm. Meanwhile, fans across the county and country can purchase the new kit online at oneills.com and at Sports Direct stores nationwide.

Leonard Brassell, Managing Director of Sports Direct Ireland, said:

“We are excited to launch the new 2027 Cork jersey and continue our partnership with Cork GAA. We know that tradition and heritage are hugely important to the people and players of Cork and these are values that Sports Direct shares with Cork GAA. We wish the Footballers and Hurlers all the best for the year ahead”.

The launch of Cork’s away jersey and training kit is expected within a few weeks.

Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier Junior Hurling Championship Final Friday 23 October · SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier Junior Hurling Championship Final Friday 23 October · SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

St Catherine’s and Kilshannig meet in the Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling final under the lights at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this Friday, with throw-in at 7.30pm. Here is everything supporters need to know for the evening.

At a glance

Throw-in Competition Fixture
7.30pm Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling Championship Final St Catherine’s v Kilshannig

Where: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday, October 23.

Stadium opening: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh opens at 6.30pm, With throw-in at 7:30pm. A Garda cordon will be in place around the stadium from 5.30pm.

Stands and seating: The South Stand Lower and the Premium Level will be open. Seating in South Stand Lower is unreserved and on a first come, first served basis, so supporters are encouraged to arrive early.

Where to watch: The final will be broadcast live on our broadcast partner’s website, Clubber. Supporters can visit www.clubber.ie for live coverage.

Tickets: Tickets cost €18 for adults and €16 for students and OAPs. They can be purchased in advance at selected SuperValu and Centra stores or online at gaacork.ie/tickets. U16s do not require a ticket or via link below.

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St Catherine’s v Kilshannig (7.30pm)

How many titles have they won?

Neither club has won the Premier Junior Hurling title, so Friday will produce a first-time champion. St Catherine’s are in their third final in four years, having lost to Erin’s Own in 2023 and Russell Rovers in 2024. They went on to win the Munster club title in 2023 and reached the All-Ireland final in Croke Park. Kilshannig are the reigning Cork Junior A Hurling champions, having won that title in 2025, and are in their first Premier Junior final.

Road to the final

St Catherine’s went unbeaten through the group stage, beating Cloughduv 1-23 to 1-21, Milford 1-23 to 1-16 and Tracton 0-16 to 0-14 to go straight through to the semi-final as one of the top two seeds. They then hit five goals to beat Barryroe 5-19 to 1-18 in Ballymah, with Brian Mulcahy scoring 2-3 and Gearóid O’Brien 2-0.

Kilshannig won all three of their group games, beating Nemo Rangers 1-16 to 0-16, Glen Rovers 1-25 to 0-13 and Ballygarvan 2-23 to 2-22, to go straight through to the semi-final. They booked their place in the final with a 2-24 to 0-15 win over Argideen Rangers in Coachford, with Jack Twomey scoring 1-4.

Who’s the referee?

Niall Hayes of Blarney will take charge of the final.

 

Running order

Time
7.06pm Kilshannig take the field (City End)
7.08pm St Catherine’s take the field (Blackrock End)
7.25pm The toss
7.28pm Amhrán na bhFiann
7.30pm Throw-in
8.02pm Half-time mini-games

Also on the night

  • Half-time mini-games: young club players (under-12 and younger) will play on the pitch at half-time, at 8.02pm.

For more information visit www.gaacork.ie.

Ireland panels announced ahead of Shinty-Hurling/Camogie Internationals

The panels for the 2026 Shinty-Hurling/Camogie Internationals have been announced ahead of this Saturday’s double-header at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

An Ireland camogie team will face their Scottish counterparts at 4pm, before the hurling side face Scotland at 6pm.

Managers Ger Manley (camogie) and Eamon O’Shea (hurling) have confirmed their panels following trials in recent weeks, with Cork’s Ashling Thompson and Kilkenny’s Mikey Butler named as team captains.

The hurling selection is a strong one that features a combination of high-profile Liam MacCarthy Cup players along with some of the most outstanding performers in the Joe McDonagh, Christy Ring, Nickey Rakard, and Lory Meagher Cups this year.

Cork hurling supporters will be afforded an opportunity to show their appreciation for Seamus Harnedy, who recently announced his retirement from inter-county hurling after a 15-year career.

He along with others like Cian O’Sullivan (Dublin), Andrew Ormonde (Tipperary), Pearse Óg McCrickard (Down), Darragh Neary (Galway) Aaron Dunphy (Laois), and Luca McCusker (Fermanagh) should ensure Ireland won’t lack for firepower.

Antrim’s Gerard Walsh is the only player who played in last year’s victory over Scotland who is involved again this year and will be a key figure in a defence that features other stand-out talents like team captain Mikey Butler, Ian Shanahan (Laois), Patrick Turner (Derry), and Joe Murray (Leitrim).

Tickets for the Shinty-Hurling/Camoge Internationals are available below

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Ireland Shinty-Hurling team: Billy Nolan (Waterford), Mikey Butler (Kilkenny), Ian Shanahan (Laois), Sam O’Farrell (Tipperary), Meehaul McGrath (Derry), Ryan Mullaney (Laois), Darragh Neary (Galway), Fiachra C-Fennell (Laois), Diarmuid Stritch (Clare), Aaron Dunphy (Laois), Andrew Ormonde (Tipperary), Cian O’Sullivan (Dublin), Luca McCusker (Fermanagh), Séamus Harnedy (Cork), Pearse Óg McCrickard (Down), Gerard Walsh (Antrim), Joe Murray (Leitrim), Patrick Turner (Derry), Kyle O’Connor (Kerry), Damien Healey (Meath).

Standby players: Seán Kelly (Derry), Johnny Maher (Longford), Ciaran McNally (Longford), Ethan Flynn (Monaghan), Evan Tully (Longford), Pádraig Doyle (Wicklow), Emmet Walsh (Monaghan), Kevin Goulding (Kerry).

Ireland Shinty-Camogie team: Amy Lee (Cork), Aimie Nolan (Carlow), Anais Curran (Wexford), Aoife McDonald (Tyrone), Ashling Thompson (Cork), Ava Fitzgerald (Cork), Dearbhla Magee (Antrim), Emma Murphy (Cork), Gráinne McDonald (Tyrone), Isobel Sheehan (Cork), Laura Hayes (Cork), Maeve Clince (Meath), Naoise Hughes (Armagh), Rachael Walsh (Waterford), Rebecca Kelly (Carlow), Saoirse McCarthy (Cork), Shannagh Hegarty (Antrim), Sinéad Wylde (Dublin), Sophie O’Callaghan (Limerick).