CORK'S minor football manager Haulie O'Sullivan joins us on this week's podcast to chat about his sides chances in the upcoming Munster championship.The former Carbery Rangers manager named a strong panel earlier in the month, and is looking forward to his side's opener against Kerry next Tuesday.There is a strong West Cork contingent on the minor panel, so football fans in the area will be watching with interest as O'Sullivan helps mould the next generation of Cork footballers.If the weekend is anything to go by, then the future seems bright for Cork football, as the men's senior side ran Kerry close in Killarney in the Munster SFC quarter-final – O'Sullivan thinks of all the games Cork have played in their 29 year winning drought in Killarney, Saturday's game was one Cork should and could have won.We chat about that game and what's next for John Cleary's men, and a whole lot more.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @seanholland_15 & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FORMER Cork footballer John Hayes joins the Star Sport Podcast this week to chat about the Rebels' upcoming Munster SFC semi-final against Kerry.It's been slim pickings for Cork against the Kingdom in recent years, with one win in their last 10 championship meetings.Can they bridge the gap in Fitzgerald's Stadium on Saturday? John Hayes thinks that while it will be difficult as always, there are signs that Cork can sneak a surprise result, however unlikely it may seem.He chats to Star reporter Seán Holland about this weekend's tie, Cork's poor history in Killarney, where John Cleary will be hoping they can hurt Kerry and lots more.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @seanholland_15 & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON this week's podcast we're welcoming Cork hurler Shane Kingston, who joins to chat about his team's chances in the upcoming Munster Senior Hurling Championship.Cork get their campaign underway away to Waterford next weekend, on Sunday April 21st.Having had their season ended in May last year, Kingston says Cork are determined to make sure their presence is felt in this year's championship.Kingston will miss the first game against Waterford, but will hope to return for the Rebels' second game in what promises to be an extremely competitive season once again.We're also reacting to the Cork footballer's win over Limerick in the Munster Senior Football Championship, which has set up a semi-final clash with Kerry. Can Cork go all the way this year?All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @seanholland_15 & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS week's Star Sport Podcast is a preview special, as we take a look at two big games taking place in Cork this weekend – Clonakilty SC vs Drinagh Rangers in the Beamish Cup final, and Cork vs Limerick in the Munster SFC quarter-final.West Cork soccer fans will be hoping the weather doesn't postpone the Beamish Cup final this weekend – as Storm Kathleen brings gale force winds and a weather warning has been issued.If the game does go ahead, it's bound to be a close one. Both teams are in great form this season, and will be battling it out at the top of the WCL Premier Division in the coming weeks.Drinagh have the upper hand over Clonakilty, having beaten them in their two previous games this season but Clon are in good form, preparing for this game with a 10-0 victory over Beara in the league. It's anyone's Beamish Cup at Turner's Cross on Sunday.Meanwhile, across the city, John Cleary's rebels will be in action against Limerick in the Munster SFC quarter-final. The winner will face Kerry in two weeks time and Cork will be expecting to be there.It's been a mixed season for Cork so far, with a good run of results saving their league campaign after a tough start. Can they dispatch Limerick with the ease they are expected to? And could they reignite the Munster championship by winning this year? Time will tell.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @seanholland_15 & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OUR guest on this week's podcast is Andrea Stock, the latest West Cork rugby player to get called into an Irish rugby squad.The former Bantry RFC player from Durrus is in the 34-strong Ireland women’s squad for the upcoming Guinness Women's Six Nations, swelling the West Cork interest as Skibbereen’s Enya Breen has also been included.Ireland get their campaign underway away to France this Saturday at 2.15pm, and Stock is hoping to get on the pitch.In 2018 Stock swapped West Cork for London when she started studying at Brunel University London – that opened the door into Wasps ladies team where she played for five seasons before she signed for Ealing Trailfinders last year. Her form was noticed by Ireland management and Stock was part of the extended training panel last year, before earning her spot in the squad for the 2024 Six Nations.She joins us to chat about her rise to the Irish squad, why swapping ballet for rugby as a youngster is paying off and the role of Bantry RFC in her development as a player.We also look at another rugby story from last weekend, Jack Crowley winning the men's Six Nations title, alongside a brilliant home win in the West Cork Rally for Keith Cronin and Cork's return to form in Division Two.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @seanholland_15 & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE Star Sport Podcast is on tour this week for a special episode recorded in the Access Credit Union buildings in Skibbereen.We're welcoming four key members of O'Donovan Rossa's All-Ireland winning ladies football team onto the podcast this week – Derek Tobin, a selector with the team, Cork minor and defender Allie Tobin, Sinead Farrell who is also a writer at The 42 AND forward Jessica Beechinor.Access Credit Union are a big part of the reason The Southern Star is able to produce a weekly sport podcast – something very few local newspapers are able to do – and help keep West Cork sport in good health by working with us to promote local athletes and clubs.Our guests today have been part of an incredible O’Donovan Rossa team, who were crowned All-Ireland junior club football champions on the 17th of December – celebrations haven’t stopped since then, as they were named 2023 West Cork Sports Star Team of the Year at the West Cork Sports Star Awards and recently held their social to mark a fantastic year.We invited them onto the podcast to take one final look back at last season.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PHIL Healy is the special guest on this week's Star Sport Podcast, fresh from helping the Irish women's 4x400 relay team to a fifth place finish at the World Indoor Championships last weekend.It was a brilliant performance from the team, who also set a national record in their semi-final with a time of 3:28:45 after a stunning first leg by Healy.She joins the podcast to reflect on a great result, what it felt like to be back on the international stage and a big year ahead.We also chat about the exciting 8-page Next Generation special in this week's Southern Star, which highlights 32 of the region's best young athletes across a variety of sports, and we take a look at some potential green shoots for Cork's senior mens footballers.All this and more on this week's Star Sport PodcastFollow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @seanholland_15 & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON this week's podcast we are joined by former Castlehaven manager James McCarthy, who recently stepped away from the job after last season's success.McCarthy led the Haven to the county and Munster senior football titles, before falling at the semi-final stage of the All-Ireland championship to St Brigid's of Roscommon.It has been a successful four years for McCarthy, who leaves Castlehaven in a great position to continue battling for county titles, having brought through a number of younger players while in charge.McCarthy is being replaced by Seanie Cahalane, who knows what it takes to be part of a winning team, having been a two-time county winning captain for Haven as well as being a selector for McCarthy last season.Haven captain Mark Collins also joined the conversation to give a player's opinion on what exactly makes McCarthy such a good manager and to look forward to another long season ahead.We also take a look back at Cork's much-needed victory over Fermanagh in the National Football League Division Two, and ahead to another must-win game against Kildare.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @seanholland_15 & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE have two special guests on this week's podcast – Bantry Blues manager Ivan Kingston joins to reflect on his team's first U21A championship win in 12 years, and St Oliver Plunkett's manager Margaret Keohane joins to look forward to a Munster junior B final which takes place this weekend.Kingston chats to Seán Holland about his great group of players, the support from around Bantry and what it means for a club to win a championship after a long wait.Keohane is on the other side of a big final, waiting for throw-in, and joins Seán Holland to look forward to a huge game against Tipperary's Shannon Rovers in Limerick at 2pm on Sunday.We also look back on another defeat for Cork, this time at home to Cavan, and ask what needs to be done now to avoid relegation into Division Three.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @seanholland_15 & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON this week's podcast we're looking back at two difficult results for the Cork men's senior football team which leaves them bottom of Division Two and facing into a potential relegation battle.The last time we spoke about Cork, we were feeling optimistic, looking ahead to a Division Two campaign with promotion a distant possibility on the horizon.Two weeks later, two defeats to Donegal and Louth. What's gone wrong for Cork? What do they need to do to improve? We take a look.Also on this week's podcast, we celebrate someone who had a good bank holiday weekend – Jack Crowley. The Innishannon man was central to Ireland's biggest ever away win against France in Marseille last Friday, and is expected to be named in Andy Farrell's starting team for this Sunday's clash with Italy.Elsewhere we look at poor form from the Cork hurlers and ladies footballers, and ahead to a big weekend of U21 A action in Carbery.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON this week's podcast, we are celebrating the West Cork Sports Star Awards, which took place in the Celtic Ross Hotel on Saturday night.A record crowd gathered in Rosscarbery to celebrate the diversity and excellence of West Cork Sport, on a night where Jack Crowley was crowned the Overall West Cork Sports Star for 2023.We chat about Crowley's brilliance ahead of this Friday's Six Nations opener against France, and we also hear from some of West Cork's biggest stars on the podcast this week.There are interviews with Fiona Everard, Ireland's senior women's cross-country champion, Tadgh Twomey, Newcestown's dual-star, Fiona Keating, All-Ireland camogie champion with Cork, Hall of Fame Award recipient Ian Kingston of West Cork Kickboxing, and the special guest on the night, former Munster and Ireland rugby player Donal Lenihan.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.If you can’t make it to the shops this week to pick up a copy of The Southern Star, you can avail of a digital or postal subscription by clicking here.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @KieranMcC_SS, and @WestCorkSportProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON this week's podcast we welcome former Cork footballer and selector John Hayes to look ahead at Cork's league season.John Cleary's men get their campaign underway this Sunday away at Donegal, and are aiming at promotion to get back to Division One for the first time in nine years.To get there, they'll have to finish ahead of the likes of Donegal, Armagh and Meath, and while it will be a tough task, Hayes believes the Rebels have what it takes to make it happen.We also look forward to the biggest night in West Cork sport, as the West Cork Sports Star Awards are on this Saturday in the Celtic Ross Hotel.West Cork sport is as strong as ever, as shown by the quality and variety of athletes who are in the running for this year's West Cork Sports Star of the Year award. We'll also be celebrating the Team of the Year, Club of the Year, Special Achievement winners and revealing the Hall of Fame winner on the night – it's guaranteed to be a great night.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON this week's podcast we are chatting to Cork footballer Melissa Duggan ahead of what will be her eighth season involved with the senior panel.Cork get their Division 1 league campaign off to a start this weekend with a home match in Mallow against Galway – throw in is at 2pm on Sunday.Duggan joins Kieran to talk about why she loves pre-season, how she's become one of the leaders in the dressing room and why we need to encourage people to go to games following a poll which showed that nearly 60% of Irish people had never attended a women's sporting event.We also look at the latest from Páirc Uí Chaoímh following a dramatic week in which it was revealed that the historic stadium could be in line for a change of name with Supervalu in talks to become sponsors of the home of Cork GAA. Jack Crowley was the only West Cork man named in Andy Farrell's Ireland squad for this year's Six Nations, as Gavin Coombes and John Hodnett were both left out, and we also look back on Cill na Martra's disappointing loss in the All-Ireland intermediate football final on Sunday. All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON this week's podcast we are joined by Cill na Martra selector Gearóid Ó hÉalithe ahead of his club's biggest game ever – the All-Ireland Intermediate football final against Cullyhanna on Sunday.Cill na Martra are a small club and parish but have exceeded all expectations this season to make it to the final, and have been rewarded with a big day out in Croke Park.Gearóid reflects on the incredible season, the hard work put in by everyone associated with the club and the excitement as they countdown to the final.The game will be live on TG4 at 15.30 on Sunday.We also reflect on Castlehaven's heartbreaking loss in the All-Ireland senior football semi-final on a day where their luck ran out.The club have had an incredible year across the board, and have been named West Cork Sports Star Club of the Year.All this and more, on this week's Star Sport Podcast. If you can’t make it to the shops this week to pick up a copy of The Southern Star, you can avail of a digital or postal subscription by clicking here.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot, @KieranMcC_SS, and @WestCorkSportProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON this week's podcast we are looking back at a remarkable year in West Cork sport.2023 was a banner year for West Cork across all sports, with local GAA clubs bringing a huge number of titles back West, Skibbereen rowers Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy doing what they do best and winning a third consecutive World Rowing championship, Jack Crowley starring at the Rugby World Cup, Fiona Everard becoming senior national women's cross-country champion and a whole lot more.Listen or watch to find out where your favourite moment ranks – or to see if we missed out on any big moments!The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie.This is the last Star Sport Podcast of 2023 – thank you to all of our loyal listeners for tuning in for another great year, and we are looking forward to coming back again in 2024. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Star Sport HQ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON this week's podcast we are celebrating Castlehaven's remarkable win over Dingle in the Munster senior football final – we're joined by captain Mark Collins to reflect on what some people are describing as the best win in Haven's history.They battled through some biblical conditions to beat Kerry club champions Dingle in a penalty shootout following a drawn game – 13 points a piece – in which Haven never led but never let go of either.Three points down going into the second half of extra time, Mark Collins produced an incredible point to get his team back on track and there were heroes all over the pitch for Haven.Collins chats to Kieran about the game itself, the goalkeeping heroics of Damien Cahalane and how they will now turn their attention to an All-Ireland semi-final against Connacht champions St Brigid's, which will be played on January 7th in Semple Stadium at 1.45pm.We're also joined on the podcast by Kinsale golfer John Murphy, who has had a challenging year competing in the DP World Tour for the first time. Murphy chats to Seán Holland about travelling to far-flung places, the moment he realised he needed to take a break from competing and why he's always learning in a sport which can be difficult to make a living from.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON this week's bumper podcast we are joined by by Kate O'Connell, Jessica Beechinor and Lisa Harte of the O'Donovan Rossa ladies football team who are looking forward to an All-Ireland junior football final following a brilliant win in Skibbereen on Saturday.The Rossa ladies beat Gusserane of Wexford by 2-12 to 0-6 in a home All-Ireland semi-final, which drew a big crowd at Rossa Park.The reward is a place in the final on December 17th, which will take place in Parnell Park in Dublin.O'Connell, Beechinor and Harte joined the podcast to chat about their incredible run to the final, what it was like playing in front of a packed home crowd and how their attention has quickly turned to the prospect of becoming All-Ireland champions.We're also joined on the podcast by author Denis Hurley, whose new book Cork Football: Game of My Life will be launched in Bandon this Friday evening. The book features interviews with 25 Cork footballers on the most important game of their careers, and their time with Cork in general.We also look ahead to a big weekend for Castlehaven as they prepare for a Munster senior football final against Kerry club champions Dingle, while there has been some confusion over the result of the Clona Milk U21A football championship semi-final between Carbery Rangers and Ibane Gaels.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON this week's podcast we're chatting to the former Carbery hurling manager Joe Ryan, who is stepping away following a year in charge, about his time in charge, how he sees the divisional team’s role in West Cork hurling and what changes he might make to the setup as well.Divisional teams are facing a lot of debate in Cork hurling at the moment, so Ryan is well-placed to talk about the challenges they face fitting into what can be a tight schedule for players and clubs alike.We also look forward to a momentous occasion this weekend as O'Donovan Rossa ladies football team are hosting an All-Ireland junior football semi-final in Rossa Park in Skibbereen. The Skibb side brushed aside Glasgow Gaels away from home last weekend and are now looking forward to a match against Wexford's Gullerane for a place in the All-Ireland final.Over 2,000 people are expected to make their way to Rossa Park for throw-in at 1.30pm on Saturday – the advice is to get in as early as you can, and walk to the ground if possible.Keep an eye out on social media for information on the best places to park throughout the week.Castlehaven marched into the Munster senior premier football final with a victory against Rathgormack at the weekend – they'll be facing Kerry club champions Dingle in a highly-anticipated final on December 10th. We take a look back at the game against Rathgormack on this week's podcast.We also want to hear from you, our listeners. If you have any suggestions for guests, or thoughts on anything we speak about on the podcast, please email digital@southernstar.ie and get your questions in!All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON this week's podcast we are joined by special guest Fiona Everard from Enniskeane, who last weekend became the 123.ie National Cross-Country senior women's champion in Gowran, Co Kilkenny.Her victory came just 12 months after she won the novice category at the national championships, so it's fair to say she has come on leaps and bounds this year.Kieran caught up with Everard to reflect on a brilliant weekend and to chat about her time training in Bandon as a kid, why moving to Galway has helped her kick on this year and her hopes and expectations ahead of the European Cross-Country Championships in Brussels next month.We also have plenty to look forward to this weekend, as O'Donovan Rossas' ladies are heading abroad for their All-Ireland junior quarter-final against Glasgow Gaels this Saturday. It's not often a GAA team gets to travel across the water for a game so it's one they are looking forward to.Castlehaven's mens senior team are also in action this weekend, with their Munster semi-final against Waterford's Rathgormack taking place on Sunday.We also reflect on Tim Buckley's time in charge of Carbery's mens senior footballers.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON this week's Star Sport Podcast we have two special guests who are coming off the back of brilliant weekends for their respective clubs.First up we hear from O'Donovan Rossa's Laura O'Mahony. The Skibb ladies won the club's first ever Munster LGFA crown at the weekend with a victory over Kerry champions Clounmacon/Moyvane, and are looking forward to a trip abroad in the All-Ireland series to face Glasgow Gaels in a fortnight's time.We also chat to Luke Meade who captained Newcestown to their Senior A football title in Páirc Uí Chaoímh on Saturday. The West Cork club completed a rare double, having also won the Senior A hurling title a couple of weeks ago, and will now play at premier senior level in both codes next year.We also talk about a charity match in aid of Marymount Hospice and how Castlehaven secured their spot in the Munster senior semi-final with a victory over Clare champions Cratloe.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @dyldonot & @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Dylan Mangan.***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose the Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.For more visit www.accesscu.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.