Girls football in Cork has been gathering serious momentum over the past five years in particular thanks to the great work by the CWSSL in the main.

Now 30, the Carrigaline native is embarking on his second season back in the famous red and black of Ringmahon Rangers after an eventful spell in Australia and an impressive League of Ireland journey.

Village United 2 Grattan United 0 Stephen O’Donnell and John Corcoran were in target as Village United came out on top 2-0 over Grattan United in their Premier clash at Silverheights on Saturday.

Ireland have to beat Portugal away next month just to force their way into contention for a play-off place

Saturday night’s 2-2 draw with 10-man Hungary, in which they had trailed 2-0, yielded a first point of the campaign but left them really needing to pick up all three in Yerevan on Tuesday evening if they are to stand a chance of making it to next summer’s finals.

O’Brien is now a permanent fixture on the right side of a back four, which recently featured in Everton’s victories over Brighton and Wolves before the September international break.

Adam Idah has admitted he faced “hate” and “torture” as he fought a losing battle to win over his critics during his time at Celtic.

Blackpool Celtic 3  Cathedral Celtic 2 In what was a sensational ending to a lively local-derby at Popham’s Road, Blackpool Celtic claimed the bragging rights after a 3-2 victory over Cathedral ...

Ireland were within minutes of launching their Group F campaign with a damaging 2-1 home defeat by 10-man Hungary on Saturday evening when substitute Idah headed them level to snatch a point.

The full-back will replace Sammie Szmodics, who has been ruled out through injury following Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Hungary at the Aviva Stadium

Home side were in big trouble at the break but Cork striker saved them at the death

Craig Robinson’s side worked hard but Alannah McEvoy and Leiagh Glennon hit the net

He grew up studying Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt and was clocked as the third fastest Premier League player while at Luton Town

The Cork-born goalkeeper made his international debut against Hungary four years ago but his 24th cap against the same nation on Saturday will carry far more significance

Ireland face Hungary tonight in the hope of taking their first step to World Cup glory in 2026, writes John Roycroft

This was the sixth meeting of the season between the Munster rivals at Mounthawk Park

Rebel Army eager to make it back-to-back league games without a defeat for the first time this season

Mick McDermott's side head to Tralee on Friday night after an impressive victory over Athlone

To ensure that every child has the chance to begin their football journey as early as possible, next weekend the Togher based club will launch a new coaching programme for children from the age of three years old.

DHF Grangevale 0 Doolan’s Cow 2Leaders Doolan’s Cow emerged victorious following their Grandon’s Toyota Premier Division game of the week top of the table win over DHF Grangevale at Mayfield Park last Sunday morning.

Talented Cork soccer player is itching to get back in action

Clever club officials brokered a 20% sell-on clause when Liverpool snapped up their graduate a decade ago, a clause triggered by Brentford’s €16m purchase in June.

Dylan O'Connell on the latest disappointing Women's Premier Division campaign at Turner's Cross

Having worn many hats over the decades, from player to coach to kitman and various other roles, Clarke was recently honoured by those who hold him in the highest regard: the Rockmount community itself. 

The summer transfer window also concluded with Alan Browne joining Middlesbrough on loan from Sunderland.

The Cork Youth League started this weekend to the delight of players and managers. The committee was working extremely hard over the summer to make sure their 21st anniversary be as successful and exciting as last season.

Adam Idah also completed his transfer deadline day move to Swansea.

Star of the show was Richard Morrisson who got a hat-trick in the action.

This well-earned point now means Cork City, who are bottom of the table are now eight points behind Sligo with a minus ten goal difference, meaning City will still need to win three more games than Sligo from the last seven games to just make the play-off spot

The hosts battled hard but remain bottom after Abigail Brophy's second-half goal cancelled out Holly O'Hagan's opener

It has now been over nine hours since the Bluebirds last conceded in League One, with Barry-Murphy full of praise for his young defence and midfield.

Last season's top two meet tomorrow in the Premier League with Liverpool and Arsenal's 100% records on the line. With a win maybe defining their season, even at this early stage of the season, writes John Roycroft

Cobh scored three times in fewer than 15 first half minutes

Carabo Cup exit for United after crazy 12-11 shootout

Celtic bounced back from loss to Strand

Finbarr Buckley on the weekend action in the Cork Business League

Colin Gurhy has been appointed as the club's new head of women's football and they have a player pathway from U5 to senior

Gifted player had a stint at Man United in the 1950s

Caoimhín Kelleher, Jake O'Brien and Adam Idah are also included for the qualifiers with Hungary and Armenia

Belief replaced by concern as a return to the First Division looms for City

Carrigaline United 4Everton 4Everton won 6-5 on penaltiesEverton sealed their place in the last 16 of the Beamish Stout Junior League Cup after a remarkable penalty shootout victory over fellow premier side Carrigaline United following a 4-4 draw at ...

City are two points behind Waterford at the bottom of Women’s Premier Division

The new season of the Premier League made a welcome return with many talking points and unfortunately the same old concerns about VAR, writes John Roycroft

Jonas Hakkinen was the hero for the Rams at St Colman's Park

Ger Nash's side spent most of the game on the back foot, hanging in there until the final ten minutes when Bohs netted twice

Craig Robinson will be in charge of the team after Frank Kelleher officially stepped aside over health issues

Mick McDermott and his players will go into this game second in the table, six points from Dundalk.

Cork City’s battle to stay in the Premier Division continues tonight where they face a Bohemians side struggling for form

Longboats 3 Jay Bazz Barbers 2All the goals in last Saturday afternoon’s You Tube ‘game of the week’ were crammed into the last 32 minutes as Longboats secured their first league win at the third attempt in the Grandon’s Toyota Premier Division.

Over the past 31 years Gerardene McNamara has been club secretary and its chairperson, doing every she could to make her club better and stronger