This year marks the 40th anniversary of Cork's 26th All-Ireland hurling title, when a legend played his final game for the county

'Cork won league and Munster titles and played some devastating hurling throughout the 2025 season. The framework is there but Cork still need to find new players...'

Thirty-five-year-old has already cut his coaching teeth with a number of roles since retirement from playing

Players from 11 different senior teams have been honoured across the past five championship seasons

Kingdom adapted best to new rules even if some lopsided scorelines were an issue

Intermediate hurling and junior football were valuable competitions for Cork in terms of developing players

Players participating in third-level championships will not feature in midweek inter-county games

Ben O'Connor's first game at the helm showcased a number of rising stars on both sides

College were victorious thanks to a last-gasp point from dynamic forward William Buckley

Every inch of railing was occupied on all four sides of the Mardyke pitch before the midday throw-in.

In the first of a two-part interview, Cian Hogan and Jamie Peters break down Bride Rovers' path to SAHC glory

“I always say to any team I'm ever involved with, don't ever make the players that are not here better than what you think they are."

"It's a great environment to be in and everybody's champing at the bit every training session. We're getting the most out of every session and every time we're together, which is great." 

College got a late winner through William Buckley in the Mardyke

The Town were reduced to 14 men in the final stages but four goals against Aghabullogue helped them to a five-point win

'There's lots of the running side of it done now, so it's only down to getting the game plan and getting the hurling better'

Exciting finish as college side edge Ben O'Connor's first outing as Cork manager 

Christy O'Connor breaks down the 2025 All-Ireland hurling campaign

Rebels clash with UCC at the Mardyke on Sunday

In November, David Clifford released his own brand of clothing and apparel in partnership with the company McKeever Sports, with his distinct silhouetted logo emblazoned on all items

'The Canon came to Farranferris when I was in Leaving Cert. He was just getting involved in the teams then...'

Limerick keeper Nickie Quaid freakishly returned to action after just 157 days

Mardyke hosts UCC versus Cork on Sunday, December 28

Footballers couldn't secure a victory over Kerry at any level while hurlers' efforts were overshadowed by All-Ireland final nightmare

“Just because a fella is on the panel now doesn't mean he'll be on it in four weeks' time, with injuries or lack or form and there’s plenty fellas chomping at the bit to get in."

“You talk about people being glass half-full or half-empty – with Donal, the glass was always over-flowing with enthusiasm and positivity."

County champions Sarsfields lead the way with six inclusions

'Before Saturday, the Wexford Intermediate A and Leinster Junior champions had scorched 25 goals in seven games and conceded just five'

Bobby Carroll cites unity among Shandrum U21 squad as major factor in county-winning glory

New champions St Finbarr's supply the bulk of the team after a superb campaign 

Christmas celebrations will be special in the village but they will all be a tee-up for the trip to Dublin

St Nick's swept Donoughmore away on Sunday as they struck five goals

Shandrum manager Willie O'Mahony keen to ensure that U21 win helps to build for the future

Carrigdhoun team defeated Carbery Rangers this year in the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier SFC relegation play-off after a replay

Two-point win over Davidstown-Courtnacuddy in Saturday's semi-final means that West Cork club have Croke Park date to look forward to

Beaten in last year's decider, St Nick's secured vengeance as they powered past Donoughmore

Newtownshandrum and Dromina amalgamation delivered a superb display against the holders at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

West Cork side get the better of Davidstown-Courtnacuddy of Wexford to reach January final

New Rebels boss speaks exclusively to The Echo

While Newtownshandrum and Dromina were left disappointed at adult level, the run to the U21 decider has helped to restore impetus

Magpies will look to achieve back-to-back titles as they clash with Shandrum in Sunday's final

John Kelly's The GAA covered illustrates the evolution of that most ubiquitous matchday object

Daly has strong GAA roots and played underage with Bishopstown while O'Connor delivered major honours with Cork underage and St Finbarr's

Favourites Midleton take on Shandrum at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday

Cork and Munster champions take on Davidstown-Courtnacuddy in Clonmel on Saturday

All-Ireland intermediate hurling medallist has amassed considerable coaching experience since returning to Ireland in recent years

"All I'm asking to do is that a committee would be put in place to examine the feasibility of it."

After narrow defeats in the last two county finals, the Kerry native is staying on for 2026

Muskerry side were denied the double after defeat to Kilshannig

Castlehaven clubman also reflected on his side's 2025 season and looked ahead to next year