Allianz National Football League Division 2
CORK 3-15 (3-0-15) OFFALY 0-19 (0-2-15)
Cork continue to quietly nudge themselves into the promotion conversation after they picked up their second road win in succession, this time against Offaly at Glenisk O’Connor Park.
John Cleary’s side have now won three games out of three, albeit it’s looking more and more likely that the relegation battle will be a three-way shootout between the sides that the Rebels have overcome. Meanwhile their four remaining opponents – Kildare, Meath, Derry and Tyrone – are all looking upwards at a potential path to Division One football.
Certainly the pressure is mounting on Offaly, who left themselves with far too much to do at half-time.
The Faithful County had a decent breeze at their backs in the opening half, as evidenced by Cormac Egan and Keith O’Neill sending over elegant two-pointers, but they only raised two other flags for the opening 35 minutes while Cork were effectively home and hosed with 2-9 on the board. Mickey Harte and Declan Kelly were forced into some changes with Lee Pearson, Jack Bryant and Nathan Poland joining their extraordinarily long injury list, while in goal, they opted to give a league debut to MTU Kerry student Conor Melia.
Despite this, their troubles with retaining possession continued as Cork took a firm grip on proceedings around the middle.
Either end of the first half Colm O’Callaghan picked up a pass from Chris Óg Jones and blasted the ball past Conor Melia, while Seán McDonnell easily could have had a third if he had been six inches more accurate, instead of hammering his effort off the woodwork.
Throughout the 35 minutes the Rebels were patient and controlled in their play, winning plenty of possession and starving the Offaly attack of opportunities.
Harry Plunkett kicked one of his eight points to start the second half but a point from Steven Sherlock and Mark Cronin goal made it 3-10 to 0-7 with 39 minutes played and given the value of the wind, a landslide win looked like it might ensue.
Instead of powering on however, a black card for Rory Maguire stalled Cork’s momentum and Offaly had the better of the final 20 minutes, landing the last three points of the game as they tried to generate some positivity in advance of daunting trips to Omagh and Derry in the next fortnight.
For Cork, the bar will be raised from now on, but there will be plenty of good feelings down by the Lee after a Happy Valentine’s weekend in the midlands.
Scorers for Offaly: Harry Plunkett 0-8 (0-4f), Keith O’Neill 0-5 (1tp), Cormac Egan 0-3 (1tp), Niall Furlong 0-1, Jordan Hayes 0-1, Daire McDaid 0-1.
Scorers for Cork: Mark Cronin 1-4 (1f), Colm O’Callaghan 2-1, Steven Sherlock 0-5 (2f), Chris Óg Jones 0-2, S McDonnell, S Walsh, D Sheedy 0-1 each**.**
OFFALY: Conor Melia; Shane O’Toole-Greene, David Dempsey, Daire McDaid; Cormac Egan, Diarmuid Egan, Rory Egan; Jack McEvoy, Aaron Leavy; Marcas Dalton, Jordan Hayes, Keith O’Neill; Harry Plunkett, Ciarán Murphy, Eoin Sawyer. Subs: Niall Furlong for Sawyer (h-t), Darragh Flynn for Murphy (46), Eoin Dunne for Dalton (52), Dan Molloy for Leavy (64).
CORK: Patrick Doyle; Maurice Shanley, Daniel O’Mahony, Seán Meehan; Mattie Taylor, Rory Maguire, Luke Fahy; Colm O’Callaghan, Ian Maguire; Paul Walsh, Dara Sheedy, Seán McDonnell; Steven Sherlock, Chris Óg Jones, Mark Cronin. Subs: Ruairí Deane for Walsh (46), Seán Walsh for Maguire (51), Cathail O’Mahony for Jones (52), Micheál Aodh Martin for Doyle (59), Conor Cahalane for McDonnell (66).
Referee: Seán Lonergan (Tipperary).
30 Teams Set to Take Over SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Gaelic4Mothers&Others Festival Returns
30 Teams Set to Take Over SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Gaelic4Mothers&Others Festival Returns
Registration is now open for the Gaelic4Mothers&Others Festival of Football & Wellbeing Day, which will take place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, 25th July 2026, all in aid of the Cork Mental Health Foundation.
Following the success of last year’s event, the 2026 festival is shaping up to be another outstanding occasion, with 30 Gaelic4Mothers&Others teams from across Cork and beyond taking part in a festival-style day celebrating women’s sport, wellbeing and community connection.
Host Clubs & Event Organisation
Bride Rovers G4M&O, Dromtarriffe Dollies and Carrigtwohill Cougars are the host clubs for the event, which is being organised by Rosaleen O’Brien.
About Gaelic4Mothers&Others
Gaelic4Mothers&Others is an award-winning participation initiative run by the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) and proudly sponsored nationally by Sports Direct.
The initiative provides an innovative and supportive way for women to play Ladies Gaelic Football in a fun, inclusive and non-competitive environment, promoting physical activity, social connection and positive wellbeing. The programme encourages women over the age of 25 to take part, regardless of previous experience.
Ladies Gaelic Football is one of the fastest-growing amateur sports in Europe, and initiatives such as Gaelic4Mothers&Others have driven significant increases in participation. In 2026, there are over 600 Gaelic4Mothers&Others teams nationwide, with more than 60 teams in Cork alone — a testament to the initiative’s unique mix of community spirit, inclusivity and grassroots passion.
Wellbeing & Family Activities
Wellbeing will once again be central to the event, with a strong focus on mental health and family engagement.
• The Healthy Ireland section of Cork County Council will deliver a series of positive mental health talks throughout the day. • Cork Sports Partnership will host family fun games and yoga classes, ensuring the festival is inclusive and enjoyable for all ages. • Cork’s 96FM will provide entertainment with an MC and DJ throughout the day and evening. • All proceeds from the festival will go directly to the Cork Mental Health Foundation, supporting vital local mental health services.
Supported by Cork GAA
The festival is fully supported by Cork GAA, who are providing access to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and its facilities, helping to deliver a memorable and inclusive experience for players, families and supporters.
Organiser Statement
Speaking ahead of the event, organiser Rosaleen O’Brien said:
“Gaelic4Mothers&Others is about much more than football. It’s about confidence, connection and belonging. Hosting this festival in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh sends a powerful message about the importance of women’s participation and mental wellbeing within our communities. We are hugely grateful to Cork GAA, Healthy Ireland in Cork County Council, Cork Sports Partnership, LGFA, Munster LGFA, Cork LGFA and 96FM for their support in bringing this event to Cork once again.”
Registration Information
Registration is now open, with places limited to 30 teams.
The registration link can be found on Instagram at @corkg4mofestivaloffootball, where further event updates and announcements will be shared in the coming weeks.
County Committee Bulletin 17/02/26
CC Bulletin 17.02.26 (1)Cork Minor Football – Leinster League Round 2 v Laois
A strong performance from the Cork Minor 1 Footballers saw them record a six-point victory over Laois in Round 2 of the Leinster Minor Football League on Saturday last.
It was another positive step in the group’s development campaign, with valuable game time across the panel and a composed display securing the win.
Meanwhile, the Minor 2 team had a free weekend.
Here are some photos from Max Ricken from the game.
The Cork Minor 1 panel that secured their six-point win over Laois in Round 2 of the Leinster League featured Eoghan Aherne (Carrigaline), Jacob Barry (Aghinagh), Rian Coakley (Éire Óg), Donnacha Coleman (Youghal), Morgan Corkery (Nemo Rangers), Conor Downing (Adrigole), Fionn O’Donnovan (Clonakilty), Kevin O’Donovan (O’Donovan Rossa), Riley O’Donovan (Barryroe), Conor Garvey (St Finbarr’s), Ben Hegarty (Ballinora), Donal Herlihy (Shamrocks), Peadar Kelly (Naomh Abán), Billy Looney (Banteer), Eanna Lynch (Ballincollig), Riain McCormack (Midleton), Joe Miskella (Ballincollig), Cathal Murphy (Valley Rovers), Donncha O’Mahony (Newcestown), Luke O’Neill (Carbery Rangers), Mark O’Keeffe (Nemo Rangers), Pól O’Connor (Lisgoold), Colm O’Riordan (Blarney), Rory O’Sullivan (Naomh Abán), Darragh O’Sullivan (Erins Own), Aaron O’Sullivan (Glanmire), Alex O’Herlihy (St Finbarr’s), Kieran O’Shea (Urhan), Mark Power (Charleville), Evan Stack (Ballincollig), Rory Twohig (Kilmeen), Michael Walsh (Bride Rovers) and Tom Whooley (Clonakilty).
Register for our Foundation Referee Course
Foundation Referee Course
We’re delighted to announce that our Foundation Referee Course is now live, with confirmed dates in place.
This course is specifically designed for new referees who wish to officiate in Gaelic Football and Hurling.
Course Structure
Important Information
If you are interested in becoming a referee and contributing to our games, we encourage you to register and begin your journey today.
Online Module
Enrolment Key: RefFound26
Access Online Module
Course Dates & Venues
Carrigtwohill: February 23rd and February 26th, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Clonakilty: February 28th, 9:30am – 3:00pm (In-person One and Two Courses)
Mallow: March 7th, 9:30am – 3:00pm (In-person One and Two Courses)
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh: March 9th and March 12th, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Foundation Level 1 Referee Course 2026 – Fill Out Form
Cork footballers win on the road
Allianz National Football League Division 2
CORK 3-15 (3-0-15) OFFALY 0-19 (0-2-15)
Cork continue to quietly nudge themselves into the promotion conversation after they picked up their second road win in succession, this time against Offaly at Glenisk O’Connor Park.
John Cleary’s side have now won three games out of three, albeit it’s looking more and more likely that the relegation battle will be a three-way shootout between the sides that the Rebels have overcome. Meanwhile their four remaining opponents – Kildare, Meath, Derry and Tyrone – are all looking upwards at a potential path to Division One football.
Certainly the pressure is mounting on Offaly, who left themselves with far too much to do at half-time.
The Faithful County had a decent breeze at their backs in the opening half, as evidenced by Cormac Egan and Keith O’Neill sending over elegant two-pointers, but they only raised two other flags for the opening 35 minutes while Cork were effectively home and hosed with 2-9 on the board. Mickey Harte and Declan Kelly were forced into some changes with Lee Pearson, Jack Bryant and Nathan Poland joining their extraordinarily long injury list, while in goal, they opted to give a league debut to MTU Kerry student Conor Melia.
Despite this, their troubles with retaining possession continued as Cork took a firm grip on proceedings around the middle.
Either end of the first half Colm O’Callaghan picked up a pass from Chris Óg Jones and blasted the ball past Conor Melia, while Seán McDonnell easily could have had a third if he had been six inches more accurate, instead of hammering his effort off the woodwork.
Throughout the 35 minutes the Rebels were patient and controlled in their play, winning plenty of possession and starving the Offaly attack of opportunities.
Harry Plunkett kicked one of his eight points to start the second half but a point from Steven Sherlock and Mark Cronin goal made it 3-10 to 0-7 with 39 minutes played and given the value of the wind, a landslide win looked like it might ensue.
Instead of powering on however, a black card for Rory Maguire stalled Cork’s momentum and Offaly had the better of the final 20 minutes, landing the last three points of the game as they tried to generate some positivity in advance of daunting trips to Omagh and Derry in the next fortnight.
For Cork, the bar will be raised from now on, but there will be plenty of good feelings down by the Lee after a Happy Valentine’s weekend in the midlands.
Scorers for Offaly: Harry Plunkett 0-8 (0-4f), Keith O’Neill 0-5 (1tp), Cormac Egan 0-3 (1tp), Niall Furlong 0-1, Jordan Hayes 0-1, Daire McDaid 0-1.
Scorers for Cork: Mark Cronin 1-4 (1f), Colm O’Callaghan 2-1, Steven Sherlock 0-5 (2f), Chris Óg Jones 0-2, S McDonnell, S Walsh, D Sheedy 0-1 each**.**
OFFALY: Conor Melia; Shane O’Toole-Greene, David Dempsey, Daire McDaid; Cormac Egan, Diarmuid Egan, Rory Egan; Jack McEvoy, Aaron Leavy; Marcas Dalton, Jordan Hayes, Keith O’Neill; Harry Plunkett, Ciarán Murphy, Eoin Sawyer. Subs: Niall Furlong for Sawyer (h-t), Darragh Flynn for Murphy (46), Eoin Dunne for Dalton (52), Dan Molloy for Leavy (64).
CORK: Patrick Doyle; Maurice Shanley, Daniel O’Mahony, Seán Meehan; Mattie Taylor, Rory Maguire, Luke Fahy; Colm O’Callaghan, Ian Maguire; Paul Walsh, Dara Sheedy, Seán McDonnell; Steven Sherlock, Chris Óg Jones, Mark Cronin. Subs: Ruairí Deane for Walsh (46), Seán Walsh for Maguire (51), Cathail O’Mahony for Jones (52), Micheál Aodh Martin for Doyle (59), Conor Cahalane for McDonnell (66).
Referee: Seán Lonergan (Tipperary).