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Cork Hurling Pre-Season Fixtures Announced

Cork’s hurlers will begin their pre-season programme with a series of games across December and January, as preparations for the season ahead.

The Rebels will first take to the field in the Canon O’Brien Cup on Sunday, December 28th, facing UCC at Mardyke GAA Grounds, with a 12.00pm throw-in.

Attention then turns to the Munster Senior Hurling League, with Cork travelling to TUS Gaelic Grounds on Wednesday, January 7th, where they will meet Limerick in a 7.35pm fixture.

Our second game will be a home tie on Monday, January 12th, when Cork welcome Clare to Mallow, with throw-in at 7.00pm.

Further match details will be shared closer to each fixture.

Pre-Season Football Fixtures Confirmed

Cork’s pre-season football schedule has been confirmed, with two McGrath Cup fixtures pencilled in as preparations continue for the season ahead.

The Rebels will open their campaign with an away tie in Round 1 of the McGrath Cup on Tuesday, January 6th, when they face Tipperary in Moyne Templetuohy, with a 7.00pm throw-in.

Round 2 will see Cork return home on Sunday, January 11th, taking on Limerick at Páirc Uí Rinn. That game is scheduled for a 2.00pm start.

More details will be shared closer to each game.

Cork, Beara & Castletownbere mourn Donal ‘Butcher’ O’Sullivan.

Donal O’Sullivan, who managed the Cork minor footballers in 2014 and 2015. Pic: James Crombie

Cork & Beara and Castletownbere GAA mourn the passing of Donal ‘Butcher’ O’Sullivan. The Castletownbere native was part of Brian Cuthbert’s Cork Minor football management who guided the rebels to Munster glory and an All Ireland final appearance in 2010. Donal ultimately was manager of the Cork Minor footballers for two years in 2014 & 2015.

Donal’s service to Castletownbere & the Beara division was immense. Following his playing career with his native club, he guided Castletownbere to the Cork Intermediate football final in 1990. His dedication and passion for the game of football saw him bring success to Beara. He was the manager of the winning divisional minor team in 2003 and Under 21’s in 2006 and over a decade earlier guided Beara to its first Cork SFC title in 30 years, defeating west Cork rivals Castlehaven after a replay in 1997. He also served his club, Castletonbere, and the Beara divisional board as Chairman for a time.

The sympathy of Cork GAA is extended to his wife Aishling, son Cormac, daughter Niamh, granddaughter Paloma, and the extended O’Sullivan family.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.