The Southern Star Sport Podcast

ON THIS week's podcast, we honour Kilbrittain and their fantastic All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship win.The Carbery club saw off Easkey 0-19 to 0-18 in a thrilling final in Croke Park.They became the first club from the West Cork division to win an All-Ireland hurling title, sparking joy amongst their fans.We are joined by the Man of the Match on the day Ronan Crowley, as he chats about the win itself, the celebrations, what it means for the club and his own brilliant performance.This week is also West Cork Sports Star Awards week and we look at the nominees, award winners named already and the special guest this Saturday night.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_SSProduced by Matthew Hurley***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. For more visit www.accesscu.ie Subscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON THIS week's podcast, Philip Wall chats to us about Kilbrittain’s All-Ireland final in Croke Park this Saturday (3.15pm), as they face Sligo club Easkey.The West Cork club have been on a great journey, starting in Ahamilla when they faced local rivals Barryroe and it ends in the biggest stage of all.Joe Ryan and his side have had memorable wins against Ballygarvan, Glen Rovers, Knockaderry, Kilrossanty and Davidstown-Courtnacuddy up to this point and are now one game away from the big prize.As well as the interview with captain Wall, we look ahead to the big game and predict if the Black and Amber can cross the finish line.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_SSProduced by Matthew Hurley***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. For more visit www.accesscu.ie Subscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON THIS week's podcast, we are looking back at a fantastic year in West Cork sport, as we look at 20 moments that stood out over the course of the year.2025 was one to remember for West Cork sporting fanatics between GAA success for Skibbereen Community School, Kilbrittain and Ballinascarthy, the usual brilliant performances from Jack Crowley, Nicola Tuthill and Fintan McCarthy, the consistency of Clonakilty Soccer Club and so much more.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_SSProduced by Matthew Hurley***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. For more visit www.accesscu.ie This is the last Star Sport Podcast of 2025 – 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 2026. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Star Sport HQ.Subscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON THIS week's podcast, we caught up with Barryroe camogie players Emma Deasy and Meabhdh Sexton after they won the county and Munster double this year.After beating West Cork rivals Kilbree in the junior B county final, they overcame Newcastle West, Moyle Rovers and Kilmaley to win the provincial championship.Deasy was the joint-captain with Kate Whelton this year while Sexton is the goalkeeper in the team and one of the experienced players.Both players talk about their success this year, aiming to go up through the grades and their influential manager Tom Farrell.We also look back at Kilbrittain progressing to the All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship final.The Black and Amber beat Wexford side Davidstown-Courtnacuddy 2-15 to 1-16 last Saturday to book their Croke Park place.Joe Ryan’s charges will face Sligo champions Easkey in GAA HQ on Saturday, January 10th (3.15pm).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_SSProduced by Matthew Hurley***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. For more visit www.accesscu.ie Subscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON THIS week's podcast, Kieran caught up with both county winning Kilmacabea captain Ian Jennings and Munster council delegate Joe Blake.Jennings is after a season where he led Kilmacs to the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Junior A Football Championship after they beat Donoughmore recently.It means that the Leap and Glandore club will taste county championship football in 2026 after years of knocking on the door.We are also joined by Blake, friend of the show, as he explains his club championship idea that could be for the better in years to come.The Adrigole native is a former Cork GAA PRO and is currently a delegate with the Munster council.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_SSProduced by Matthew Hurley***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. For more visit www.accesscu.ie Subscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.