Launch of McCarthy Insurance Group County Football Leagues 2025

Cork GAA is pleased to launch the 2025 McCarthy Insurance Group Football Leagues.  To mark the launch, representatives of Cork GAA and McCarthy Insurance Group, and representatives from the clubs who won their respective leagues last year, gathered in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Looking forward to the new football season, CEO Brendan Harrington said, “We at McCarthy Insurance Group are once again delighted to support Cork football. McCarthy Insurance Group eagerly looks forward to the new season and to getting behind our clubs and communities as we commence the leagues and prepare for the club championships.”

Cork GAA Chairperson, Pat Horgan, said, “I wish to acknowledge the commitment and support of McCarthy Insurance Group for our football club leagues and championships. They have shown strong commitment to Cork football by their support, and we are grateful for it. We are proud to be associated with a company that is very much a part of Cork, and its clubs and communities.”

Also speaking at the launch Kevin O’Donovan, CEO of Cork GAA noted that, “Our county football leagues are structured across seven divisions, which allow for very competitive games and allow for teams from all parts of the county to meet and strive for promotion and league success.  We look forward to a new season of competition, which will whet the appetite for the championships to come later in the year.”
Cork GAA and McCarthy Insurance Group wish all our teams every success in this year’s leagues, and look forward to a vibrant and successful season of football across the city and county.

Rebel Og Championship Draws 2025

 

Rebel Óg will host their 2025 championship draws, covering competitions across all regions, including Premier, East, North, West, and Mid divisions. These eagerly anticipated draws will determine the fixtures for the upcoming season, shaping the path for clubs at various age levels and grades.

The draws will take place on Wednesday, Feb 26th, with clubs from across Cork eagerly awaiting their matchups as they prepare for another exciting year of underage football and hurling. The event will set the stage for competitive action, highlighting the depth of talent in Cork GAA and providing young players with the opportunity to showcase their skills on the championship stage.

More details, including the format, live streaming information, and key matchups, will be announced closer to the event.

Stay tuned for updates as Rebel Óg prepares to launch another thrilling championship season in 2025!

 

 

Cork GAA Offer our Sincere Sympathy to the Ryan Family;

All in Cork GAA offer our sincere sympathies to the Ryan family on the sad passing of Ray, formerly of Sarsfields, Glanmire and Cork Senior Hurlers. Our thoughts are with Pat, our current Senior Hurling manager and brother of Ray, at this difficult time.

​​​Cork GAA and PepsiCo Renew Successful Positive Action Partnership for 2025 

Cork GAA and PepsiCo today announced the renewal of their Positive Action partnership, following a first year that delivered tangible sustainability achievements at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and across the wider Cork GAA community. 

The partnership focuses on raising awareness of positive climate action initiatives within the community, identifying and implementing cutting-edge sustainable technologies, and driving positive change through active participation in initiatives that align with shared values and goals. In 2024, the collaboration drove significant positive transformations, pioneering Cork’s first hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuelled event during PepsiCo’s 50th anniversary celebrations. SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh also implemented a comprehensive waste management system, the transition to certified green electricity at the stadium, and successfully established Cork GAA’s dedicated sustainability committee. 

Brian Colgan, PepsiCo Little Island Site Director, said: “The first year of our partnership demonstrated how combining PepsiCo’s sustainability expertise with Cork GAA’s community reach can accelerate positive change. Our employees in Cork have embraced this collaboration, from supporting match-day initiatives to sharing technical knowledge. Through our pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) framework, which is the North Star that guides all our sustainability efforts, and building on these successes, we’re aiming to achieve even more ambitious sustainability targets for 2025.” 

Kevin O’Donovan, CEO, Cork GAA, said: “This partnership renewal marks a significant milestone in our sustainability journey. Our work in 2024 has provided us with clear, actionable insights. Working with PepsiCo, we’ve already transformed our approach to waste management and energy use. For 2025, we’re excited to expand our green initiatives across Cork through the Green Club scheme, continue to reduce our waste by helping match-goers make sustainable choices, and increase our use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel.” 

The partnership’s 2025 objectives include implementing actions from the completed Net Zero audit, achieving ISO20121 certification for sustainable event management, and expanding successful initiatives to clubs across Cork. The partnership will continue to focus on fossil fuel reduction, waste management improvements, and community engagement through volunteer programs. 

Cork Camogie win in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

All-Ireland champions Cork are hoping to win a first Very Camogie League Division 1A title in 12 years and they got out to the perfect start, securing a thoroughly comfortable 2-10 to 0-8 victory over Waterford at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The heavy lifting was done in the first half as Cork led 2-7 to 0-2 at the interval following a dominant first-half display. The Rebels enjoyed the perfect start, racing into a 1-2 to no score lead inside the opening ten minutes.

Hannah Looney teed up Ciara O’Sullivan to fire home Cork’s first goal of the game from an acute angle. Beth Carton did fire over two quickfire points for Waterford but from there, Cork took control, scoring 1-5 without reply to take a commanding 11-point lead to the dressing room.

Sorcha McCartan fired over a pair of points while Clodagh Finn, O’Sullivan and Kate Wall all tagged on further scores. The second goal arrived when Looney managed to bundle the sliotar over the line as Cork enjoyed a stellar first half.

Waterford rallied at the start of the second half as Carton, Niamh Rockett and Lorraine Bray all troubled the scoreboard but Cork were able to keep them at arm’s length.

McCartan proved lively in front of the posts as Cork came through despite only registering three points in the second half.