Over 550 Women Take Part in G4M&O Festival at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Gaelic4Mothers&Others Festival of Football & Wellbeing Day a Huge Success at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

The Gaelic4Mothers&Others (G4M&O) Festival of Football & Wellbeing Day recently took place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, with the event held in aid of the Cork Mental Health Foundation.

G4M&O is a Ladies Gaelic Football initiative that gives women of all ages the opportunity to enjoy the sport in a fun, supportive environment. This year, over 550 women had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to play on the magnificent Páirc Uí Chaoimh pitch.

A total of thirty teams from across Cork participated in the full-day festival, which combined football matches with wellbeing and positive mental health talks provided by Healthy Ireland, Cork County Council.

At the cheque presentation to Cork Mental Health Foundation, the following were in attendance:

  • Rosaleen O’Brien, Event Organiser

  • Louise Burke, Sports Development Officer, Cork Sports Partnership

  • Sinead O’Keeffe, Commercial Director, Cork GAA & SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

  • Richard Murphy, Event Controller, Páirc Uí Chaoimh

  • Brendan McCarthy, CEO, Cork Mental Health Foundation

  • Niall O’Callaghan, Healthy Ireland Co-ordinator, Cork County Council

  • Gearóid Balfry, Games Development Officer, Munster LGFA

Pic: Brian Lougheed

The event was a fantastic celebration of sport, wellbeing, and community spirit, supporting both the development of Ladies Gaelic Football and mental health awareness in Cork.

Cork GAA Referees on Intercounty Panels

Cork GAA Referees on Intercounty Panels

Cork GAA is proud to acknowledge our referees who are representing the county on the intercounty stage across football, hurling, and academy levels.

Football

Conor Lane
Banteer/Lyre

National Panel

David Murnane
Macroom

National Panel

John Ryan
Macroom

Munster Panel

Cormac Dineen
Douglas

Munster Panel

James Regan
Lough Rovers

Munster Panel

Ciaran Murphy
Glanworth

Munster Panel

Hurling

Colm Lyons
Nemo Rangers

National Panel

Ciaran O’Regan
Ballyhea

National Panel

Shane Scanlon
Newcestown

National Panel

Simon Stokes
Tullylease

Munster Panel

Patrick O’Mahony
Kilbrittain

Munster Panel

Academy

Brian Crowley
Castlehaven

Football

Canice Walsh
Nemo Rangers

Football

Niall Fahy
Brian Dillons

Hurling

Kevin O’Sullivan
Valley Rovers

Hurling

Cork GAA Statement | Management of Cork Teams for 2026

Cork GAA Statement: 02/09/2025 

Management of Cork Teams for 2026

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Cork GAA announces that the following county management/selection teams for the 2026 season will be proposed for ratification at tonight’s County Committee meeting:

Senior Hurling (Three-year term)

  • Manager: Ben O’Connor, Newtownshandrum
  • Selector: Ronan Curran, St. Finbarr’s
  • Selector: Terence McCarthy, Midleton
  • Selector: William Biggane, Newtownshandrum
  • Coach: Niall O’Halloran, Ballinhassig

Senior Football (Two-year term)

  • Manager: John Cleary, Castlehaven
  • Selector: Mícheál Ó Cróinín, Naomh Abán
  • Selector: Jim O’Donoghue, St. Finbarr’s
  • Selector: Barry Corkery, Éire Óg
  • Coach / Selector: Kevin Murray, St. Finbarr’s
  • Coach: Kevin Walsh, Killannin (Galway)

Under 20 Football (Two-year term)

  • Manager: Ray Keane, Éire Óg
  • Coach / Selector: Paul Kerrigan, Nemo Rangers
  • Coach / Selector: Kevin O’Sullivan, Cill na Martra
  • Coach / Selector: Enda Kiernan, Aghabullogue / MTU

Minor Hurling (One-year term)

  • Manager: Donal Mulcahy, Newtownshandrum
  • Selector: Jason Barrett, Carrigtwohill
  • Selector: John Kingston, Tracton
  • Selector: Peter Kelly, Erin’s Own

The following selection committees remain in place and are entering year two of their two-year term:

Minor Football

  • Manager: Keith Ricken, St. Vincent’s
  • Selector: Billy O’Connor, Cullen
  • Selector: John McNulty, Uíbh Laoire
  • Selector: Clive Cremin, Carrigtwohill
  • Coach: Maurice Moore, Carbery Rangers

Under 20 Hurling

  • Manager: Noel Furlong, Carrigtwohill
  • Coach / Selector: Tadhg Óg Murphy, Sarsfields
  • Coach / Selector: Seán Guiheen, Na Piarsaigh
  • Coach / Selector: Vincent Hurley, Courcey Rovers
  • Coach: Dónal Óg Cusack, Cloyne

Additional coaches and selectors may be added to some of the above teams in due course.

Cork GAA extends to all involved best wishes for the year ahead.

U21 football championship draw to take place at committee meeting on Tuesday

County U21 Football Championship Draws to Take Place Tonight

The draws for the 2025 County U21 A, B & C Football Championships will be made at tonight’s County Committee Meeting. Clubs from across the county will discover their paths as they go in search of U21 County honours.

🏆 U21 A Football Championship

In the hat for the U21 A Football Championship are:
Mallow, Beara, Ibane Gaels, Kinsale, Ballincollig, Douglas.

🏆 U21 B Football Championship

Seven sides will contest the U21 B Football Championship. In the hat are:
Clyda Rovers, St. Colums, Ballymartle, Robert Emmets, Carrigtwohill, Donoughmore, St. Nick’s.

🏆 U21 C Football Championship (13-a-side)

Six teams are in the draw for the U21 C Football Championship. In the hat are:
Kildorrery, Ilen Rovers, Carrigdhoun Winners (Courcey Rovers or Diarmuid Ó Murchú’s), St. Peter’s, Cobh, Blarney-Rathpeacon.

The draw will be revealed later tonight, with fixtures and dates to follow.

Imokilly Power Past Muskerry to Lift Denis O’Riordan Cup

Imokilly 1-23 Muskerry 0-15

Imokilly were crowned Co-Op Superstores Cork Divisions/Colleges Premier SHC champions after an emphatic win over Muskerry in the final at a showery Páirc Uí Rinn on Sunday night. Their victory secured the Denis O’Riordan Cup and, more importantly, booked their place in the County Quarter-Final of the Premier SHC 2025.

From the outset, Imokilly’s intent was clear. Corner-forward Jack Leahy turned in a man-of-the-match display, hitting 1-8 with four points from placed balls. His first-half goal gave his side the momentum they needed, and Muskerry never truly recovered.

Leahy was well supported in attack by Diarmuid Healy (0-4), while both Mike Kelly and captain Brian Lawton landed three points apiece. Further contributions from Conor Cahill (0-2), Will Leahy (0-1), Luke Duggan Murray (0-1), and goalkeeper Eoin Davis, who struck over a placed ball, highlighted the depth and accuracy across the Imokilly team.

Muskerry battled bravely in difficult conditions, with captain Matthew Bradley leading the scoring on 0-6. He was backed up by Johnny Galvin, James Lane, and Sean O’Neill, who each struck two points, while Mark O’Connell, Paul Ring, and Kevin Murphy chipped in with a point apiece. Despite their efforts, Muskerry couldn’t find the goal they needed to truly test the Imokilly defence.

In the end, it was Imokilly’s sharper attack and spread of scorers that made the difference, as they finished with a commanding tally of 1-23 to 0-15. The win not only delivered silverware but also keeps alive their ambitions in this year’s championship, as they march on to the county quarter-finals.

Scorers

  • Imokilly: J. Leahy 1-8 (0-4 frees), D. Healy 0-4, M. Kelly 0-3, B. Lawton 0-3, C. Cahill 0-2, W. Leahy 0-1, E. Davis 0-1 (’65), L. Duggan Murray 0-1.

  • Muskerry: M. Bradley 0-6 (0-1 free), J. Galvin 0-2, J. Lane 0-2, S. O’Neill 0-2, M. O’Connell 0-1, P. Ring 0-1, K. Murphy 0-1.

Final Score: Imokilly 1-23 (26) – 0-15 (15) Muskerry