Every footballer faces a crossroads at some stage in their career — the moment when the game that once brought nothing but joy starts to feel like a burden.  For 23-year-old James O’Leary of Watergrasshill, that moment arrived earlier this year.

Waterloo 5 Hibernians A 0 Waterloo booked their spot in the second round of the AOH Cup following a convincing 5-0 victory over Hibernians A at Whitechurch over the weekend.

Cork County Council 3 The Weigh Inn Dripsey 5A stunning second-half brace from a man-of-the-match Conor Twomey was the highlight of Dripsey’s comeback win over County Council in another enthralling Dennehy’s Health & Fitness First Division You ...

The former Cork City coach is picking up the baton from Noel Healy, following his trophy laden 15-year spell that produced four Collingwood Cups and three domestic top flight titles

Rebel Army are bottom of the league with just eight points collected this season.

With Waterford and Galway 11 points ahead of City, and with a better goal difference, with just four games to play, it's all but over for Cork with relegation likely to be confirmed in two weeks time when they face Shelbourne at home

Hopes were high at Villa Park after a stunning season of success in last season's Premier League and Champions League. However, this season, so far, has not progressed any way like manager Unai Emery or Villa fans would have hoped, writes John Roycroft

City are a point away from being mathematically relegated to the First Division

Rams remain in second place behind First Division favourites Dundalk

Title is probably now out of reach but Rams need to build momentum for playoffs

Quite simply win or bust, with victory delaying the inevitable unless Ger Nash's team can keep winning

Luke's father Len was rated as one of the best young players to ever come out of Rockmount and also went on to play with Cork City  

After more than two years of hard work, planning, fundraising, and no small amount of patience, the club’s brand-new facilities in Beaumont are now nearing completion. 

The Millstreet side were in control for most of the contest and in the overall scheme of things, thoroughly deserved their three points.

Cobh Ramblers player Evan Deasy was crowned 1v1 world champion, an experience he'll never forget.

Dylan McGlade was born in Dublin and spent the majority of his sporting life moving around, bringing him from Longford Town to Victoria in Austrailia.

It could have been a transformative night in the club’s late push to stay up as relegation rivals Galway United and Sligo Rovers faced one another at Eamonn Deacy Park, and it ended with a cold realisation of what feels like the inevitable.

It was the visitors Lakewood, who had the better of the opening half, however, both sides went in at the half time with the game scoreless.

The Passage management team of Darran McMahon, Alan Lehane and Dave Kelleher showed great sportsmanship by making their subs early to respect their U17 League 1 opponents.

Cork City refused to wilt against the champions on Friday night, and it was Crowley who struck late to salvage a draw

Just five weeks into the new season and this weekend's fixtures could go along ways to to deciding the destination of the title, writes John Roycroft.

Rams leaked two late goals at Ferrycarrig Park

Rams are six points off favourites Dundalk with just five games left

Rebel Army will travel west after a two-week break, following their 2-0 defeat to Bohemians at Dalymount Park

There’s another full Cork Youth Daly Industrial Supplies fixture list this weekend, however, it’s the Munster FA U17 Cup and JAKO IRELAND Munster Youth Cup games that will take centre stage.

Ger Nash's side secured an FAI Cup semi-final spot last weekend but need another win to have any chance of avoiding relegation

The league is offering companies the chance to support more than 5,000 girls who play soccer every week

Glenthorn Celtic A 1 Hibernians A 4 Hibernians A scored three second-half goals to seal progression to the second round of the Munster Junior Cup after a 4-1 victory over Glenthorn Celtic A at ...

The 20-year-old, came through the club’s academy before signing his first professional contract ahead of the 2024 season,

Douglas man Jaze Kabia's second-half header sealed Grimsby a 1-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday and a place in the Carabao Cup fourth round for the first time in 24 years on Tuesday night.

Here’s Health 5 DCT FC 2In a high scoring Dennehy’s Health & Fitness First Division encounter at Mayfield Community School last Sunday afternoon, the host’s Kevin O’Brien and DCT’s Eoin Field shared early goals before Jack Murphy and Luke ...

For Cork man Jaze Kabia, it was a night that will forever hold a special place in his career. While he and his family were naturally disappointed he didn't start, he had a huge impact on the result. 

Although the club's social media account referred to his late equaliser against Swansea as a 'bundled finish', Egan wasn’t having that.

2025 marks 75 years since the peak of Cork Athletics’ brief existence in the League of Ireland, a period that lasted just nine years.

The visitors were too strong for the home side St Mary's

Ryan Leahy grabbed a winner at Turner's Cross for the AUL side

They have been drawn against St Pat's at home in the FAI Cup semi-final 

The Bishopstown native has overseen five wins and two draws, in addition to a run to the third round of the EFL Cup following victories over Swindon Town and Cheltenham Town.

Our World Cup qualifying hopes were pretty much eliminated after two minutes of action in the Aviva, writes John Roycroft.

Mick McDermott's men remain in second place in the table six points behind Dundalk

Ger Nash's men are only 90 minutes away from a cup final appearance

Cobh Ramblers FC are set to open up to additional funding through Republic, an online only platform that specialises in digital investment.

Dundalk are fancied to lift First Division title but Mick McDermott's side have pushed them all the way

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 

Rebel Army will make the long trip to Ballybofey next month

They had to come from two goals down in their final game against Springfield to claim the CWSSL Junior Ladies Division 2 title.