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The Southern Star Sport Podcast

The Southern Star Sport Podcast

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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.

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  • John Hayes on Cork’s promotion to Division 1
    Mar 25 2026

    ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by former Cork footballer John Hayes following the Rebels promotion to Division 1.


    These are good times for the Leesiders as they face into the top tier for the first time since 2016.


    Their 0-22 to 0-19 victory over Tyrone in Healy Park, Omagh has resulted in John Cleary’s side competing for national silverware this Sunday in the Division 2 final.


    Cork come up against Meath in Croke Park (1.45pm).


    Also on the show, we have interviews from the victorious Sacred Heart Clonakilty rugby winning team as they claimed their third Munster Senior Girls Schools Cup in a row with a 52-14 win over Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí.


    Manager Jack Phelan as well as co-captains Leona Arra and Ciara O’Driscoll chatted about their recent success.


    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_SS


    Produced by Matthew Hurley


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    40 mins
  • Clonakilty SC and Drinagh Rangers in title decider
    Mar 19 2026

    ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Clonakilty Soccer Club manager John Leahy and Drinagh Rangers goalkeeping coach Rob Oldham as we look ahead to their title deciding clash this weekend.


    In this West Cork League Premier Division clash in Darrara on Sunday (11am), Clon are looking to clinch their third title in a row while Drinagh are hoping to win their ninth game in ten.


    A draw would do Clon to seal the trophy, Drimagh have to win.


    The two sides have been close at the top end of the table in previous years and we will be looking for another classic.


    Also on the show, we preview the Cork footballers’ big Division 2 encounter away to Tyrone on Sunday (1.15pm). John Cleary’s side need just a draw to earn promotion to Division 1 for the first time since 2016.


    The Cork hurlers and the LGFA team are on the cusp of a league final too while the camogie team have an outside chance of making it to the decider.


    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_SS


    Produced 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.

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    44 mins
  • Cork legend Bríd Stack on Rebels’ start to the league
    Mar 11 2026

    ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Cork LGFA legend Bríd Stack.


    The 11-time All-Ireland winner gives her thoughts on how Cork are performing so far this season, having won four games in succession.


    Joe Carroll’s side are flying high on top of Division 1 and are one win away from a league final.


    Stack also chats about the current state of ladies football as it trials their new rules in the league season.


    Also on the show, we talk about the Cork hurlers losing their first competitive game of the season against Limerick.


    The Cork footballers face Kildare in a must-win game in Division 2 while excitement builds locally with the countdown to the West Cork Rally and the Beamish Cup reaching its conclusion.


    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_SS


    Produced 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.

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    39 mins
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