The Cork Senior Football team to face Tipperary in the Munster Championship Semi-Final this Saturday has been named by manager John Cleary. The Rebels travel to FBD Semple Stadium for a 2:00 PM throw-in.
Tickets for the game are available below.
All those lucky enough to have secured their ticket or who will be in attendance in Castlebar, remember to bring your club and county flags and our strong Rebel Roar!
For those who can’t make it, tune in to watch the livestream on the TradTG4 YouTube channel. Link to watch will be shared on the Scór Chorcaí Facebook page on Saturday.
Defensively, Cork were well organised, though they will reflect on the concession of a second-half goal—credit to Waterford for capitalising clinically on that opportunity. Waterford also showed early promise, briefly taking the lead and demonstrating efficiency in front of goal during key moments.
For Cork, the result reflects the impact of continued player development across clubs and a clear attacking identity. However, there is respect for the challenge Waterford brought. Attention now turns to Kerry, where a higher level of intensity and consistency will be required in the Munster final.
Cork GAA has celebrated the outstanding success of its third annual Community Clean Up Day, which took place on Saturday April 11th 2026, with over 100 clubs from across the county taking part to make a real difference in their local communities, despite challenging weather conditions on the day.
The initiative, delivered in collaboration with An Taisce, Tidy Towns, Cork County Council and Cork City Council, once again demonstrated the power of collective action, with clubs members, players, volunteers and families coming together to clean GAA grounds, towns, villages, beaches and community spaces throughout Cork.
Building on the momentum of previous years, the 2026 event saw record participation levels, with clubs bringing great energy, pride and community spirit to the day. From underage teams to senior players, the day highlighted the important role GAA clubs play in their communities.
As part of this year’s initiative, Cork GAA also ran a county-wide competition to recognise the outstanding efforts of participating clubs. Entries were assessed across a number of areas including social media engagement, ingenuity, volume of waste collected and overall community involvement.
The competition was divided into three categories, senior, intermediate and junior, with one winning club selected from each. The winning clubs were:
Each winner was presented with a signed Cork jersey during half time of the Cork footballers opening championship match against Limerick on Sunday April 12th. The jerseys where presented by Pat Horgan, Cork GAA Chairman, and Enda Buckley, County Sustainability Officer.
Enda Buckley, County Sustainability Officer, added:
“We are very grateful for the continued support of our key partners, particularly Cork County Council and Cork City Council, whose ongoing commitment plays a vital role in enabling the success and growth of the Clean Up Day each year.
The Community Clean Up Day has become a central part of Cork GAA’s Sustainability Vision, helping to promote environmental responsibility, strengthen community engagement and make a lasting positive impact across the county.
Our ambition is to continue growing this initiative year on year, with participation from all clubs right across the county.”
Pat Horgan, Cork GAA Chairman, said:
“I would like to congratulate all of the winning clubs and everyone who took part in this year’s Clean Up Day. The conditions were far from easy, and it was great to see so many clubs braving the elements and showing real commitment to their communities.
Initiatives like this are hugely important for Cork GAA, helping to protect our environment while also bringing people together and strengthening the connection between our clubs and their local areas.”
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh will host a key clash on Wednesday evening as Cork take on Waterford in Round 3 of Phase 2 of the Dalata Hotel Group Munster U20 Football Championship.
Cork come into the game following a hard-fought draw with Clare in their opening fixture, followed by a one-point win over Kerry in Round 2.
Waterford, meanwhile, were defeated by Kerry in Round 1 but bounced back with an impressive victory over Clare. The Déise side will be full of confidence after that result.
Throw-in is at 7:00pm, with gates opening at 6:00pm. The South Stand Lower and Premium Level will be open for supporters. Our tuck shop and burger grill will also be in operation, so supporters are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy the evening.
Tickets are on sale now, and U16s can attend free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
| Round | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Score | Date | Venue | Referee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 2 Round 1 | Clare | 1-10 | Cork | 1-10 | 09/04 | Páirc Naomh Mhuire, Quilty | Jonathan Hayes (Limerick) | View |
| Phase 2 Round 1 | Kerry | 2-27 | Waterford | 0-10 | 09/04 | Lemybrien | John Ryan (Cork) | View |
| Phase 2 Round 2 | Cork | 0-10 | Kerry | 0-9 | 16/04 | SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh | Eoin Morrissey (Waterford) | View |
| Phase 2 Round 2 | Waterford | 2-14 | Clare | 2-13 | 16/04 | Kilmihil | James Regan (Cork) | View |
| Phase 2 Round 3 | Cork | – | Waterford | – | 22/04 | SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh (7:00pm) | Chris Maguire (Clare) | – |
| Phase 2 Round 3 | Kerry | – | Clare | – | 22/04 | Austin Stack Park, Tralee (7:00pm) | David Murnane (Cork) | – |
| Final | TBC | 30/04 | 7:00pm | – | – | |||
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Scores For | Scores Against | Diff | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-20 (23) | 1-19 (22) | +1 | 3 |
| Kerry | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-36 (42) | 0-20 (20) | +22 | 2 |
| Waterford | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-24 (30) | 4-40 (52) | -22 | 2 |
| Clare | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-23 (32) | 3-24 (33) | -1 | 1 |
