The Southern Star Sport Podcast

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.

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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.

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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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ON THIS week’s podcast, we welcome on Kilkenny camogie legend and RTÉ analyst Elaine Aylward to look ahead to this year’s All-Ireland senior final between Cork and Galway.

The decider takes place this Sunday (4.15pm) in Croke Park.

The Rebels are aiming to win a third title in four years but it’s a Galway team that stopped their three in a row charge in 2025 that stand in their way.

Ger Manley’s Rebels had a difficult start to the year but four All-Ireland series wins on the trot has brought confidence into the panel.

This is also the third time in succession where the final has been contested by the two counties. Indicating their dominance in camogie.

Aylward talks tactics, key players and narratives going into Sunday’s hotly anticipated decider.

Also on the show, we reflect on a weekend of hurling where Kilbrittain, Bandon, Argideen Rangers and Barryroe earned crucial victories.

In the Carbery junior A championship, two opening day shocks have thrown the competition wide open.

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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ON THIS week’s podcast, we chat to Cork minor LGFA manager Kieran O’Shea following the young Rebels’ ZuCar All-Ireland U18A victory.

They saw off Roscommon 0-11 to 0-7 in O’Connor Park, Tullamore to seal a second All-Ireland title in a row.

From West Cork’s perspective, Clonakilty goalkeeper Róisín Duggan had a fine game, Kinsale’s Anna Kelleher was solid at corner back as was her club-mate, Caoimhe O’Donnell.

Castlehaven’s Ellen Connolly made a positive contribution while Áine Kearney (Kinsale) also impressed off the bench.

Evelyn McCarthy (Bandon), Hannah Deasy (Kinsale), Katie Murphy (Rosscarbery) and Caoimhe Foley (Courcey Rovers) were also around the panel.

Also on the show, we look back at Cork progressing to their sixth All-Ireland camogie in succession after a 2-16 to 0-17 victory over Tipperary.

West Cork natives Libby Coppinger and Millie Condon put in starring displays.

In the club scene, we reflect on wins for Clonakilty, Newcestown, Castlehaven, Adrigole and Kilmacabea.

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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ON THIS week’s podcast, we are joined by former Cork and Carbery Rangers players Micheál ‘Haulie’ O’Sullivan in looking ahead to the Cork club football championships that throw-in this week.

In premier senior Castlehaven will once again be part of the ‘big three’ with St Finbarr’s and Nemo Rangers but can Seanie Cahalane’s men win their third county title in four years?

Clonakilty face who many perceive as championship dark horses Knocknagree this Saturday but can Martin O’Brien’s team make good on their potential?

Newcestown reached the semi-finals last year and will hope to achieve similar success in 2026.

In senior A, Carbery Rangers, O’Donovan Rossa and Dohenys are all in this championship with Bantry Blues and Castletownbere in premier intermediate.

Intermediate A has Adrigole, Ilen Rovers, Bandon and Gabriel Rangers while premier junior welcomes Kilmacabea to the fray.

It is shaping up to be an interesting season and O’Sullivan gives his thoughts.

Also on the show, we preview Cork’s All-Ireland senior camogie semi-final against Tipperary which is this Saturday (6pm) in Semple Stadium.

Ger Manley’s side are aiming to reach a sixth final in a row and an 11th in 13 years.

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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