The Cork Senior Football team to play Kerry in Group 2, Round 2 of the All-Ireland Championship at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday 31st May at 4.45pm has been announced;
1. Micheál Aodh Martin, Nemo Rangers
2. Seán Meehan, Kiskeam
3. Daniel O’Mahony, Knocknagree (Captain)
4. Maurice Shanley, Clonakilty
5. Brian O’Driscoll, Carrigaline
6. Seán Powter, Douglas
7. Matty Taylor, Mallow
8. Ian Maguire, St Finbarr’s
9. Colm O’Callaghan, Éire Óg
10. Paul Walsh, Kanturk
11. Eoghan McSweeney, Knocknagree
12. Seán McDonnell, Mallow
13. Mark Cronin, Nemo Rangers
14. Cathail O’Mahony, Mitchelstown
15. Chris Óg Jones, Uíbh Laoire
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16. Patrick Doyle, Knocknagree
17. Neil Lordan, Ballinora
18. Seán Brady, Ballygarvan
19. Rory Maguire, Castlehaven
20. Luke Fahy, Ballincollig
21. Seán Walsh, Mitchelstown
22. Conor Cahalane, Castlehaven
23. Ruairí Deane, Bantry Blues
24. Éanna O’Hanlon, Kilshannig
25. Hugh O’Connor, Newmarket
26. Brian Hurley, Castlehaven
Standby Players;
Darragh Cashman, Millstreet. Conor Corbett, Clyda Rovers. David Buckley, Newcestown. Seán Dore, Ballincollig.
Game Day : Cork vs Kerry – All-Ireland SFC Round 2
Cork are set to welcome Munster rivals Kerry to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, May 31st, for a crucial Round 2 clash in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (Group 2).
This fixture marks a pivotal moment in Cork’s championship campaign as the team look to build momentum in front of a home crowd. Throw-in is at 4:45 PM.
Manager John Cleary has named the Cork Senior Football team to face Kerry. The starting fifteen is as follows: Micheál Aodh Martin (Nemo Rangers) starts in goal, with a full-back line of Seán Meehan (Kiskeam), Daniel O’Mahony (Knocknagree, captain), and Maurice Shanley (Clonakilty). The half-back line features Brian O’Driscoll (Carrigaline), Seán Powter (Douglas), and Matty Taylor (Mallow). In midfield, Ian Maguire (St Finbarr’s) partners Colm O’Callaghan (Éire Óg). The half-forward line consists of Paul Walsh (Kanturk), Eoghan McSweeney (Knocknagree), and Seán McDonnell (Mallow), while the inside forward line is made up of Mark Cronin (Nemo Rangers), Cathail O’Mahony (Mitchelstown), and Chris Óg Jones (Uíbh Laoire).
The matchday panel also includes Patrick Doyle (Knocknagree), Neil Lordan (Ballinora), Seán Brady (Ballygarvan), Rory Maguire (Castlehaven), Luke Fahy (Ballincollig), Seán Walsh (Mitchelstown), Conor Cahalane (Castlehaven), Ruairí Deane (Bantry Blues), Éanna O’Hanlon (Kilshannig), Hugh O’Connor (Newmarket), and Brian Hurley (Castlehaven). Standby players are Darragh Cashman (Millstreet), Conor Corbett (Clyda Rovers), David Buckley (Newcestown), and Seán Dore (Ballincollig).
Daniel O’Mahony of Knocknagree will captain the side
🎟️ Ticket Information
Tickets for the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 2 match between Cork and Kerry are available for purchase through the following channels:
Online: Ticketmaster GAA Portal
In-Person: Participating Centra and SuperValu outlets nationwide
Parade of Champions
Parade of Champions: Celebrating Sciath na Scol Winners at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Cork GAA are delighted to welcome the winning teams from this year’s Sciath na Scol competitions to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for a special celebration of their achievements.
As part of our commitment to honouring the next generation of GAA stars, these young players will take part in a Parade of Champions at half-time during the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship clash between Cork and Kerry.
This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the talent, spirit, and dedication of our school communities across Cork. We congratulate all the players, teachers, coaches, and supporters who contributed to a memorable Sciath na Scol season.
Join us as we give these young champions the ovation they deserve!
Match Day Stadium Information | Cork vs Kerry
SATURDAY 31st MAY 2025
ALL-IRELAND SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP – GROUP 2, ROUND 2
🟥🟢 CORK v KERRY 🟢🟡 — THROW-IN: 16:45
✅ ACCESS TO THE STADIUM
SEATING INFORMATION
South Stand Level 1, Premium Level, and North Stand Blackrock Terraces
Please do not travel without a ticket.
Print/download your ticket and have it ready on entry.
Ensure your phone is fully charged.
🎟️ MATCH TICKETS
Available at www.gaacork.ie/tickets
🌦️ DRESS FOR WEATHER
Check weather updates before travelling
Dress appropriately for changing conditions
🚗 PLAN YOUR JOURNEY & PARKING
Roads may be closed before and after the game
Traffic is expected to be heavy – plan ahead
Park legally and respect the local community
👮♂️ STEWARDS & AN GARDA
Always follow directions from stewards and An Garda for your safety
🚍 WAYS TO GET TO THE STADIUM
🚌 PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Served by Bus Éireann Routes 202 & 212 (Blackrock Rd stop by pharmacy)
30-minute walk from Kent Station (trains from East Cork & Dublin)
🚶♂️ WALK TO STADIUM
25-minute walk from Cork City Centre
All City Car Parks available
Mahon/Blackrock Greenway connects directly to the stadium
🚘 DRIVING
Use City Centre car parks, Kennedy Quay, or Boreenmanna Rd
Mahon area, Blackrock GAA, and local rowing club car parks recommended
Do not park illegally – respect local residents
⏰ STADIUM OPENS: 15:15
🚫 A cordon will operate on the roads around the stadium by An Garda Síochána
🚶 POST-GAME EGRESS
As part of exit plans, priority will be given to cars in Mahon and South Link Rd areas (e.g., Páirc Uí Rinn)
Rebels Bounty Draw for May 2025
Rebels’ Bounty Draw for May can be viewed below
The Cork Senior Football Team to play Kerry in Round 2 of the All Ireland Qualifiers has been announced;