The Echo Sport Podcast

The Echo Sport Podcast crew are back to discuss the latest Cork GAA news, including further changes to the hurling panel.

Veteran full-back Damien Cahalane won't be involved in the 2027 campaign for the Rebels. At the age of 34 and having collected four Munster medals as a starter, it's not hugely surprising to see the tenacious defender out of Ben O'Connor's plans with a view to the future.

However, Cork haven't blooded two many young backs in recent seasons. Of the three U20 All-Ireland winning teams, only Ciarán Joyce and Eoin Downey have become established All-Star defenders.

Injuries haven't helped the likes of Daire Connery and Daire O'Leary while the Barrs powerhouse Ben O'Connor opted for Munster rugby. Still, Cork need more options for their rearguard, after the hurlers were ripped open in their last two defeats at Croke Park.

On the podcast, they look at the options the Cork management have in defence. Midleton's Eoin Moloney is in the mix but there aren't a vast array of options.

There's also a review of the Cork football squad and what changes we can expect there.

On the club front, Nemo and Canovee marched on in the Munster championship, while the Glanmire and Inch Rovers ladies footballers lifted provincial titles and Aghada are heading to a replay.

There are four Junior A semi-finals on the horizon.

On the football front, Charleville take on Douglas' second team and Barryroe versus Aghinagh in what should be a cracker.

In hurling, it's the battle of the second teams when Killeagh meet Valley Rovers and West Cork winners Diarmuid Ó Mathúna's face first-time Muskerry champions Donoughmore.

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Now in its fourth season, every Monday, Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O’Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. You can listen on Echolive.ie/podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Don’t forget to log onto www.IrishExaminer.com as well to catch up on their analysis including The Replay, the new highlights show anchored by Seanie McGrath, Dalo’s Hurling Show and The Gaelic Football Show.
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Senior A glory for Kanturk and Erin's Own in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh as the Echo Sport Podcast crew review another bumper weekend of Cork GAA.

Kanturk move up to the top tier in both codes, joining St Finbarr's and Newcestown in an elite group, with captain Paul Walsh grabbing the killer goal against Éire Óg.

Erin's Own had an early Maurice O'Carroll goal and Matty O'Riordan clipped a terrific 0-5 from play but their defensive solidity was key at keeping Carrigtwohill at bay.

Kilmurry ruthlessly powered past Buttevant to the Intermediate A crown with Liam Wall and Ruadhrán Ó Curraoín hitting the net and Cork U20s Seán O’Leary and Denis O'Mullane impressing. Defensively and at midfield, they were immense and limited the North Cork side to 0-7 from play. It was their third adult county in five seasons, to go with U21 and Munster silverware.

Uibh Laoire were as clinical against a battling Kiskeam outfit that nailed some brilliant two-pointers but couldn't halt the goal threat of Ian and Chris Óg Jones. After an agonising loss 12 months ago, John McNulty's charges landed the big prize in the PIFC.

It was the same for Bandon against Aghada in the Intermediate A Hurling final. Darren Crowley, who shone in the 2011 final, rolled back the years but Joe Burke's side had nine scorers from play. Still, two late goals, including a green flag for 46-year-old Pearse O'Neill, nearly completed a sensational Aghada comeback.

In the Munster arena, Kilshannig were far too slick against Waterford's St Declan's and look well poised to challenge for a junior title, but Glen Rovers and Ballincollig both bowed out at the quarter-final stage. Glen never hit top gear against the Clare champions while Collig rallied in Tipperary but it was too late.

There's also a look at how the Junior A championships are shaping up.

TUNE IN

Now in its fourth season, every Monday, Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O’Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. You can listen on Echolive.ie/podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Don’t forget to log onto www.IrishExaminer.com as well to catch up on their analysis including The Replay, the new highlights show anchored by Seanie McGrath, Dalo’s Hurling Show and The Gaelic Football Show.
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A Bank Holiday weekend that Nemo Rangers, Canovee and Kilshannig will never forget as the Echo Sport Podcast crew review the latest Cork GAA news and matches.

Nemo collected the Andy Scannell Cup for the 24th time since their breakthrough in the 1970s, a model of consistency but this was one of their sweetest ever, having been beaten in the last three finals.

For St Finbarr's it was a crushing loss given they were defeated in the hurling a week before but they couldn't argue with the result. Alan O'Donovan and Briain Murphy matched Brian Hayes and Ian Maguire while Kieran Histon hounded Steven Sherlock. Mark and Stephen Cronin, Ross Corkery and Mark Hill were also to the fore.

Canovee are Premier Junior champions after grinding out a win over Cobh with their defence in ferocious form.

On the hurling front, Kilshanning took that crown with a storming second half to overhaul St Catherine's, who fell to a crushing third loss in the county final.

It's a blend of hurling and football next weekend, with an incredible five finals across three days, starting with the Intermediate A football final on Friday night pairing Buttevant and Kilmurry.

On Saturday, Aghada against Bandon in the IAHC final is followed by Kiskeam taking on Uibh Laoire in the PIFC decider.

There's another double-header on Sunday, Kanturk-Éire Óg in Senior A football, and then Erin's Own versus Carrigtwohill in a Senior A East Cork derby.

There's also Munster club hurling action, with Kilshannig, Glen Rovers and Ballincollig all involved in provincial quarter-finals.

TUNE IN

Now in its fourth season, every Monday, Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O’Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. You can listen on Echolive.ie/podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Don’t forget to log onto www.IrishExaminer.com as well to catch up on their analysis including The Replay, the new highlights show anchored by Seanie McGrath, Dalo’s Hurling Show and The Gaelic Football Show.
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The Echo Sport Podcast crew breaks down the Premier Senior and Premier Intermediate Hurling finals on this week's show, as well as previewing a busy Bank Holiday weekend as the Cork GAA season hits its thrilling conclusion.
The big prizes on Sunday afternoon went to Glen Rovers and Ballincollig. Neither game fully caught fire but the Glen won't care after edging the first county final against the Barrs in 38 years thanks to a pair of Eoin O'Leary goals and a steady showing overall.
O'Leary's haul of 2-2 took him to 5-13 for the season and surely on the radar of the Cork selectors. The Glen were just that bit better balanced than the Barrs, who did have a late shout for a penalty to force a draw, and it was a sweet victory after being relegated in 2023.
It also atoned for county final losses in 2018, '19 and '20. Barrs were 0-12 to 0-10 up at the break having finished the first half well but O'Leary's opening goal turned the tide. Patrick Horgan finished with 0-3 from play but so too did midfielder Rhys Dunne.
Ethan Twomey clipped a staggering 0-5 from play in the second half for the Barrs but it wasn't enough.
Ballincollig were a point down at half-time against Dungourney after a slow start but took control in the second half to make up for losing the PIHC final 12 months ago to Ballinhassig.
Adam Wills rifled the goal, his brother Stephen Willis picked up Man of the Match for his clinical shooting from play while Theo Morgan and Cian O'Driscoll nailed 0-3 apiece. In defence, James Dwyer, Ross O'Donovan, Barry Coleman and Fenton Denny were also immense.
It's a blend of hurling and football next weekend, with the Premier Junior Hurling final on Friday night pairing St Catherine's and Kilshannig.
On Sunday afternoon, there's a football double-header, Cobh versus Canovee at Premier Junior, followed by champions St Finbarr's against great rivals Nemo Rangers in a repeat of last year's Premier Senior decider.
Now in its fourth season, every Monday, Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O’Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. You can listen on Echolive.ie/podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts.
Don’t forget to log onto www.IrishExaminer.com as well to catch up on their analysis including The Replay, the new highlights show anchored by Seanie McGrath, Dalo’s Hurling Show and The Gaelic Football Show.
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The Echo Sport Podcast crew reflect on the career of a genuine Leeside legend, Seamus Harnedy, and look at the few faces set to feature for the Cork hurlers in 2027 on this week's episode.

Harnedy called time on a superb inter-county hurling career after 14 seasons at elite level where he collected four Munster titles, including one as captain, was selected for three All-Stars and featured in five All-Ireland finals. Cruelly, the 2014 drawn encounter with Clare was the closest the St Ita's club man came to ultimate glory, though he had a knack of delivering in all those big games.

Declan Dalton is also leaving Ben O'Connor's squad, though just turning 29, he felt he had more to offer. Could he still return to the fold if he delivered for Fr O'Neill's next year?

On the club front, there's analysis from a fascinating weekend of semi-finals where Clonakilty and Carrigaline were left with huge regrets after missing chances to pull off an upset to leave us with another showdown between Nemo Rangers and St Finbarr's.

Mark Cronin and Briain Murphy got the crucial scores for Nemo while, as well as a few trademark Steven Sherlock boomers, Brian Hayes came up with the crucial points.

There was no shortage of terrific individual displays, with Chris Óg Jones bagging 1-5 from play for Uibh Laoire in beating rivals Naomh Abán while Johnny Galvin was the super sub for Éire Óg as his 1-3 helped the Ovens outfit overcome an eight-point deficit and beat Cill na Martra in extra time.

There's also a preview of this Sunday's attractive double-header in the Páirc where Ballincollig versus Dungourney is followed by an old-school Glen Rovers and St Finbarr's battle.

TUNE IN
Now in its fourth season, every Monday, Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O’Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. You can listen on Echolive.ie/podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Don’t forget to log onto www.IrishExaminer.com as well to catch up on their analysis including The Replay, the new highlights show anchored by Seanie McGrath, Dalo’s Hurling Show and The Gaelic Football Show.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.