The Southern Star Sport Podcast

ON THIS week’s podcast, we welcome two-time Olympic gold medalist Fintan McCarthy into Star HQ in Skibbereen.

The last time McCarthy was in the office was in 2019, at the start of his journey.

He comes back now having achieved so much in the sport and in the last couple of years, took the jump into heavyweight rowing.

He chats to Kieran McCarthy on his yearly reflections.

Also on the show, we look ahead to the final round of group games in the county football championships.

In premier senior, Castlehaven, Clonakilty and Newcestown are in pole positions to qualify for the knockout stage alongside the Carbery divisional side.

Carbery Rangers, Dohenys and O’Donovan Rossa all need victories to achieve their senior A goals while Bantry and Castletownbere are under the cosh in premier intermediate.

Bandon, Ilen Rovers and Gabriel Rangers are on the lookout for knockout places in intermediate A while Kilmacabea and Urhan are in contention at premier junior.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.

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Produced by Matthew Hurley

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ON THIS week’s podcast, we catch up with Caoimhe Murphy after Munster’s Vodafone Interprovincial victory, beating Leinster 14-5 in the final.

The Rossmore woman has had an amazing rise. From picking up a rugby ball in Autumn 2023 to earning call-ups for Munster.

Murphy has also achieved success with UL Bohemians in the All-Ireland League this year as well as starting for the Ireland U21s against Canada back in March.

She has had a great last three years from the beginning of her journey with Clonakilty RFC but Murphy, who played camogie with Kilbree, isn’t done with success yet.

Also on the show, we reflect on Castlehaven’s Clóna Milk Carbery U21A football final victory over Clonakilty.

A first triumph at this grade for 16 years for Castlehaven and it meant a lot to the club.

We chatted to captain Micheál Maguire, manager Dinny Cahalane and selector John McGuckin after their win.

Ibane Gaels were crowned best in the west too after the Argideen Rangers and Barryroe amalgamation beat Bandon in the Clóna Milk Carbery U21A hurling final.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.

Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SS

Produced by Matthew Hurley

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ON THIS week’s podcast, we have a bumper episode with three guests with masters football and harness racing garnering our attention.

We are joined by a couple of the Cork masters football crew in manager Tony Leahy and player Flor Crowley.

Leahy, a St Finbarr’s man, was in charge of the Cork U21s winning the All-Ireland in 2007 so has big game experience.

There is plenty of West Cork involvement in the Cork football masters team that will face London in the All-Ireland semi-final this Saturday (2pm) in Annanough GAA club at Vicarstown in Laois.

The local players involved are St Oliver Plunkett’s man John Paul O’Driscoll, Bandon’s Conor Sugrue, Flor Crowley from O’Donovan Rossa, Flor O’Sullivan of Goleen and Urhan man Flor Harrington.

Galway and Antrim face off on the other side of the draw.

The Cork masters have called upon the likes of 2010 All-Ireland winners Pearse O’Neill, Nicholas Murphy and John Miskella in the last couple of years and the likes of Bernard Brogan, Alan Brogan and Stephen O’Neill have played in this over 40 grade.

Also on the show, we welcome on Baltimore harness racing driver Eoin Murphy, who represents Ireland at the European Apprentice Drivers Championship in Dundalk Stadium this Sunday.

Murphy is hoping to become the first-ever Irish driver to win the event.

This ten-race programme includes 12 drivers from 12 different countries, with Murphy rubbing shoulders with 2025 champion Lynus Lannoo from Belgium.

After great success in the past two years and locally at events like the Red John Memorial, the Baltimore man is looking to make an impact on the European stage.

We look back on the weekend’s action in the county football championships too as Clonakilty and Castlehaven drew in the pick of the games.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.

Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SS

Produced by Matthew Hurley

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ON THIS week’s podcast, we are joined by friend of the show Ger McCarthy after a great week for Cork camogie.

The Rebels beat Galway 2-14 to 0-19 with Saoirse McCarthy and Orlaith Cahalane getting the vital goals.

Their 31st All-Ireland title in their history, they also claimed a third triumph in four years and denied Galway the back to back.

This was achieved with a young team however. A side that had lost four of their first six games in 2026.

Credit to Ger Manley though who steered the ship towards a winning campaign.

Ger, who was at the game, chats about the significance of the win, key players such as Saoirse McCarthy, Millie Condon, Libby Coppinger and Ashling Thompson and what the ceiling is for this superb group of players.

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.

Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SS

Produced by Matthew Hurley

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ON THIS bonus podcast, we are joined by Mary B Teahan, Irish Coastal Rowing Federation chairperson, and Orlagh Ryan, PRO of the Irish Coastal Rowing Federation to talk about the upcoming Irish Coastal Rowing Championships which will be held in Bantry.

From Friday until Sunday, a record 738 crews and more than 10,000 spectators will descend on Bantry for a festival of rowing.

The championships return to West Cork for the first time in 14 years, and Bantry has all the ingredients to host an event of this scale.

With races from U12s up to legends, these championships have categories for all ages of rowers. The championships will also provide a major economic boost to Bantry and the wider West Cork area.

Kieran McCarthy caught up with Teahan and Ryan before an exciting weekend of action.

You can follow the Irish Coastal Rowing Federation on the social media links attached.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishcoastalrowingfederation?igsh=MTJ0am1ybmJiNnRmZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EWC75Fc3v/?mibextid=wwXIfr

All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.

Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SS

Produced by Matthew Hurley

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The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.

Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.

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