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The Southern Star Sport Podcast

The Southern Star

Hosted by Southern Star sports editor Kieran McCarthy and Dylan Mangan, the Star Sport Podcast features interviews with big-name guests from the world of West Cork sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:23

Football quarter-final review with John Hayes

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/10/02

ON THIS week's podcast, we chat to Star Sport columnist John Hayes after an exciting weekend of football action which saw Newcestown progress to the semi-finals.Jim O’Sullivan’s men beat Carrigaline in a penalty shoot-out after an 0-18 apiece draw after extra-time, a first last four appearance for the West Cork club in six years.Castlehaven meanwhile suffered a 6-11 to 0-19 defeat at the hands of St Finbarr’s in the game of the weekend, ending their three-in-a-row quest.Carbery Rangers will have to

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52:21

Evan Deasy announces himself to the world and Lionel...

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/09/24

ON THIS week's podcast, we chat to Evan Deasy, who won the inaugural Más+ by Messi 1v1 World Crown in Miami.What’s more, the Bandon teenager was strutting his stuff under the watchful eye of Lionel Messi, the Argentinian superstar.The Cobh Ramblers striker earned his place in Miami after coming through a qualifier in Dublin. Once he landed in Florida, he reached a new level – beating some of the best young talents in the world, including Timmy Abraham, brother of England and Besiktas striker Tammy

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36:14

Club football championship roundup as Newcestown blow...

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/09/17

ON THIS week's podcast, we reflect on what was an eventful weekend of county football championship action.Newcestown blew the Premier Senior Football Championship wide open with their 0-12 to 0-10 win over Castlehaven, meaning the county champions will face St Finbarr’s in the quarter-final.Newcestown, led by David Buckley and the evergreen Tadhg Twomey face Carrigaline in the quarter-final.Clonakilty saved their tier one status by beating neighbours Carbery Rangers 1-17 to 0-6, consigning Ross to a

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39:54

Carbery prepare for county camogie preliminary...

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/09/10

ON THIS week's podcast, we chat to Carbery camogie captain Niamh Kennedy and vice-captain Moira Barrett before the divisional side’s county senior championship preliminary quarter-final against Blackrock.Kennedy from Clonakilty and Barrett from Ballinascarthy are two key players in a talented Carbery side who have only played one game so far, a win over Seandún earlier in the campaign.This will be a challenging game this Sunday in Castle Road (6pm) in more ways than one for the West Cork division

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32:12

Abbie Salter-Townshend on Munster’s Interpro victory

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/09/03

ON THIS week's podcast, we talk to local rugby star Abbie Salter-Townshend on Munster’s Interpro victory as they beat Leinster 50-15 last weekend.Salter-Townshend was a key component in the Munster squad, starting three out of the four games as the southerners blitzed their way to glory.Not to mention, she also won the All-Ireland League senior title with her club UL Bohimians earlier this year. Two trophies in one year ain’t bad.The Skibbereen native chats about the recent success and the rise of

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52:39

Carbery U21 football finals build-up

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/08/27

ON THIS week's podcast, we have interviews with players and coaches before the Clóna Milk Carbery U21 football finals that are happening this weekend.Bantry Blues face Ibane Gaels in the A final on Friday, the B final will be contested by St Colums and Ahán Gaels on Saturday while the C decider pits Clann na nGael against Ilen Rovers this Sunday.All three encounters will show the skills of the best young players in the region and Kieran McCarthy caught with players and personnel from the competing

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26:58

Big interview with Boxing commentating legend Adam Smith

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/08/19

ON THIS week's podcast, we have a special guest as boxing commentating legend Adam Smith dropped by to speak to us.The former head of boxing at Sky Sports dropped into our office recently for a catch-up. Adam is a friend of the show and he and his family visit West Cork as often as they can.He is one of the finest boxing commentators there is and he chats to us about his friendship with Katie Taylor and how he wants a homecoming for one of Ireland’s greatest ever athletes.Adam also opens up about

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25:08

Reflecting on All-Ireland final heartbreak

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/08/13

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Ger McCarthy to look back on what was a disappointing day for the Cork camogie team.A 1-14 to 1-13 loss to Galway in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie final ended their three-in-a-row bid.We reflect on Galway’s tenacity, Cork’s first-half struggle, the Rebels’ second-half fightback and some questionable refereeing calls.We look forward too as Ger Manley’s team will be gunning to claim back the O’Duffy Cup in 2026 with Galway no doubt having no plans

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42:02

Nicola Tuthill on U23 European and World University...

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/08/06

ON THIS week's podcast, we catch up with Kilbrittain hammer-thrower Nicola Tuthill after a few successful weeks of action.Tuthill is enjoying the most prolific spell of her young career: silver medals at both the European U23 Championships and World University Games.That was followed by a successful defence of her national title last weekend, with a new personal best of 71.75m added in.At only 21 years of age, she is making serious strides.Also on the show, we reflect on the news that John Cleary

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48:24

Club championship round one review

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/07/30

ON THIS week's podcast, we wrap up the first weekend of the McCarthy Insuarnce Group Cork football championship.In the premier SFC, Clonakilty and Carbery Rangers started with defeats but there were wins for Castlehaven and Newcestown to start their campaigns with a bang.In senior A, O’Donovan Rossa could only manage a draw while Dohenys were narrowly defeated by Bishopstown.Elsewhere, there were wins for Castletownbere, Ilen Rovers, Adrigole and Gabriel Rangers.Back to inter-county and the Cork

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50:32

Saoirse McCarthy on Cork’s All-Ireland camogie...

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/07/23

ON THIS week's podcast, we talk to Saoirse McCarthy before Cork’s Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie semi-final against Waterford.The Courcey Rovers player and her teammates are aiming to win their fifth All-Ireland semi-final in-a-row this weekend in UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny.Cork are also going for their first All-Ireland three-in-a-row since 1973, there are two hurdles left to jump.One team who won’t be going up the Hogan Stand steps are the Cork hurlers after their demoralising 3-27 to

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37:55

Cork v Tipperary preview with Diarmuid ‘The Rock’...

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/07/16

ON THIS week's podcast, we look ahead to this Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final between Cork and Tipperary in Croke Park (3.30pm).Joining us this week is Cork hurling legend Diarmuid ‘The Rock’ O’Sullivan to discuss the key talking points ahead of the big match.O’Sullivan was full-back when Cork last won the Liam MacCarthy cup in 2005, the current crop are hoping to end a 20-year drought.The county has been painted red this week as the build up for the final increases with flags all around, including

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41:51

Cork Hurlers one step away from glory & Rosaleen...

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/07/09

ON THIS week's podcast, we look back at what was a comprehensive All-Ireland SHC semi-final win for Cork over Dublin (7-26 to 2-21).The Rebels dominated in the stands and on the pitch as an All-Ireland final against Tipperary takes place in on Sunday, July 20th.Everything clicked for Pat Ryan’s side in Croke Park last time out but there is still a job to do.We also chat to Rosaleen O’Brien from the Meela Moos to chat about the upcoming Festival of Football and Wellbeing Day in Supervalu Páirc Uí

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32:25

Shane Kingston chats Cork hurling and trip to Goleen

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/07/02

ON THIS week's podcast, as we look ahead to the All-Ireland SHC semi-final between Cork and Dublin, Shane Kingston chats to us.eir hurling ambassador Kingston was on hand as eir announced a major milestone in its network transformation - delivering 5G to 98% of Ireland’s population.The main story here isn’t the hurling but indeed his connections with West Cork GAA club, and serial winners, Goleen.The Douglas man was down at their victory dinner dance recently and he tells us how it came to be.He and

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56:47

John Hayes on Cork’s exit from the All-Ireland SFC

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/06/25

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by John Hayes to look back at Cork football’s year after John Cleary’s team were dumped out of the All-Ireland SFC by Dublin.The game ended 1-19 to 1-16 with the Rebels putting a decent effort but the question now will be on Cleary’s future.The Castlehaven man’s three-year term as permanent Cork boss is up and it remains to be seen whether he will be offered a new deal.In the meantime, former Cork footballer Hayes chatted to Matthew Hurley about the good and bad

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45:58

Enya Breen chats Rugby World Cup and Cork prepare for...

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/06/18

ON THIS week's podcast, we chat to Irish rugby star Enya Breen before she competes in the Women’s Rugby World Cup later this year.This will be the Castletownshend woman’s first time playing at this prestigious rugby event, which will be held in England, starting in August.The centre, who has 29 caps for her nation, sat down with Kieran McCarthy this week.Also on the show, we look back at the Cork footballers’ win over Roscommon and look ahead to their All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final

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39:04

Cork's hurlers are the kings of Munster

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/06/11

ON THIS week's podcast, we have hurling fever as Cork were crowned Munster SHC winners for the first time since 2018.Pat Ryan’s side beat Limerick 1-30 to 2-27 after extra-time (3-2 on penalties) to get the win over their big rivals.We discuss the significance of the win, timekeeping, penalty shoot-outs, the split-season and what is potentially there for this Cork group.Also on the show, we discuss the Cork footballers’ crunch tie with Roscommon.John Cleary’s side have to win this Saturday in Laois

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38:44

Successful year for Hamilton High School GAA

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/05/28

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Paul Bouchier, Sarah Hayes and Paddy Lordan to discuss the rise of GAA in Hamilton High School, Bandon.Bouchier managed the U14B hurlers to county glory, Hayes took the U14A footballers to a county title while Lordan managed the school to a Simcox Cup win and a Corn Uí Mhuirí semi-final.It has been a year of glory for the school and the future looks bright too.Also on the show, we discuss the Cork footballers’ loss to Meath in the All-Ireland SFC group

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39:39

Cork All-Ireland SFC group stage preview

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/05/21

ON THIS week's podcast, we are look ahead to Cork’s All-Ireland SFC group 2 campaign.John Cleary’s charges have been drawn in a group with Kerry, Meath and Roscommon with Cork facing Meath this Saturday in Páirc Tailteann, Navan (3pm).The Rebels came second in the group stage in 2023 and finished in third in 2024, progressing to the knockout stage both times.With Cork having beaten Meath twice in their last two games, this is a huge game to give either side the best possible start after Kerry beat

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20:29

Former Cork camogie player Sara Hayes on...

The Southern Star Sport Podcast ·

2025/05/14

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by former Cork camogie player Sara Hayes as she gives her takes on the skorts and shorts controversy.Courcey Rovers’ Hayes has won multiple All-Irelands with Cork and manages her club in the senior county championship.The story took another turn in the last week when Cork and Waterford had their Munster senior camogie final called off less than 20 hours before the scheduled throw-in time.A special congress will be held on May 22nd to decide if wearing shorts can

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