ON THIS week's podcast, we chat to Cork senior hurling captain Darragh Fitzgibbon.

Eir hurling ambassador Fitzgibbon was on hand as eir celebrated another step forward in its network evolution, recognised by Opensignal as having Ireland’s No.1 5G network coverage.

Cork’s Munster SHC campaign throws-in this Sunday when they travel to All-Ireland champions Tipperary (4pm).

With Limerick, Waterford and Clare also in the picture, the provincial round robin will be as tough as ever.

Fitzgibbon is the new Cork captain this year too and will hoping to start the championship with a victory.

Also on the show, we discuss wins for the Cork LGFA and men's footballers.

Joe Carroll's LGFA outfit won the Division 1 title against Galway while John Cleary's footballers overcame Limerick but with a lot to improve on.

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.

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Eir has reached another significant moment in its network evolution, having been recognised by Opensignal as Ireland’s No.1 5G network coverage. Now delivering 5G to 99% of Ireland’s population, eir was the first operator to bring 5G to Croke Park and continues to elevate the matchday experience for fans and players alike. For more information visit eir.ie

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ON THIS podcast, we build up to this year’s Beamish Cup final with friend of the show Ger McCarthy.

Drinagh Rangers take on Ardfield in Turner’s Cross this Sunday (12.30pm) in what should be a fascinating encounter.

Drinagh are looking for their first Beamish Cup triumph since 2018 while Ardfield are looking to avenge last year’s final defeat to Clonakilty Soccer Club.

Both clubs are in fantastic form too, Drinagh earned Premier Division and Parkway Hotel/Maybury Coaches Cup glory while Ardfield already have the Championship Cup in the bag with the Championship title also a possibility.

Ardfield may be underdogs but they beat Drinagh in the Beamish Cup semi-final 3-1 last season and will take that confidence into Sunday.

It should be an entertaining decider and is a staple in the West Cork League calendar.

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.

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ON THIS week's podcast, we’re joined by Drinagh Rangers women’s team manager Mike Doolan after they completed the West Cork League and Cup double.

Rangers defeated Lyre Rovers in the cup decider in Brinny 3-2 to put a seal on a remarkable campaign.

Drinagh only let in six goals across league and cup competitions as their defence held firm. Their attack was just as good as they struck three vital cup final goals.

Doolan gives his thoughts on their season, the women’s game and Drinagh Rangers being on a high as a club.

Also on the show, we look back at Cork’s disappointing national hurling league final defeat to Limerick.

Championship is the focus now for Ben O’Connor’s men and a clash against Tipperary on Sunday, April 19th.

For John Cleary’s footballers, their championship throws-in this Sunday as they welcome Limerick to Páirc Uí Chaoimh (2pm).

Cork will be favourites to reach the Munster final with only Division 4 sides standing in their way.

The Cork LGFA team are in league final action this Saturday (5pm) in the Gaelic Grounds when they face Galway.

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.

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ON THIS week's podcast, we look back at Cork’s Division 2 football final defeat against Meath last Sunday in Croke Park, 1-22 to 2-17.

A disappointing end to what was a league campaign where they earned promotion back to Division 1.

The main goal of promotion was accomplished but there is parts of the national final where Cork will regret not taking home the silverware.

A Munster championship awaits for John Cleary’s side this month.

Also on the show, we chat to South West Coastal Yawl Rowing Association chairperson Michael Walsh about this year’s Southern Star South West Rowing Schools’ Regatta.

This event will take place on Friday, May 1st in The Lagoon in Rosscarbery and is ideal for schools in West Cork to take part in.

A chance to row with your classmates, represent your school, learn new skills and work as a team, Walsh explains why schools should take part in this event.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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ON THIS week's podcast, Kieran catches up with Bandon man Richie Holland about his new assistant manager role with Galway United.

Holland has linked up with fellow West Cork man John Caulfield for the League of Ireland Premier Division club.

When Caulfield was manager of Cork City (2014 to 2019), he handed Holland a coaching break in 2017.

Nine years on, the two join forces, this time with the Connacht club.

Also on the show, we look back at Cork’s heavy defeat to Derry (1-31 to 0-14) in National Football League Division 2.

John Cleary’s side are still in the promotion race but this could be a damaging result later in the campaign.

Ben O’Connor’s hurlers continued their Division 1A winning form in beating Kilkenny. They go into the clash with Limerick in good spirits.

Joe Carroll’s LGFA are one win from a Division 1 final too after victory over Waterford.

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.

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