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 Abraham, on his way to glory.

Winning a crown and excelling in front of, what some would describe as, the GOAT. What a week for the 18-year-old.

Speaking of GOAT’S, Patrick Horgan retired from inter-county hurling this week, finishing as the top scorer in championship history (as of now) with 32-683.

The Glen Rovers man has left the scene without an All-Ireland medal but will go down as a Cork hurling legend and we pay tribute.

We also discuss an exciting upcoming weekend of club football action where Newcestown, Castlehaven, Ilen Rovers and Gabriel Rangers are looking for semi-final spots.

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 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 relegation play-off against Valley Rovers.

There is also relegation deciders for O’Donovan Rossa and Bandon too while Ilen Rovers, Gabriel Rangers and Adrigole all made the knockouts.

A lot of action to divulge this week.

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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 but they are up for the task.

Also on the show, we discuss the upcoming final round of action in the county football championships where Clonakilty, Carbery Rangers, Dohenys and O’Donovan Rossa have huge final round group games.

We look back at the hurling weekend too, which was positive overall for West Cork clubs including Newcestown who went out fighting in the premier senior grade.

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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 women’s rugby in West Cork and beyond.

Also on the show, we discuss Ben O’Connor becoming the new Cork hurling manager, replacing Pat Ryan in the hot seat.

The Rebels are looking for their first Liam MacCarthy cup triumph since 2005, will 2026 be the year?

We look back at the Carbery U21 football finals too where Ibane Gaels, St Colum’s and Ilen Rovers were victorious.

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 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 teams, Paddy Cronin from Bantry, Tomás Ó Buachalla from Ibane, Colm Cronin from Colums, Kieran Fleming from Ahán, Timmy McCarthy from Ilen and Ciarán O'Regan from Clann na nGael.

Also on the show, we look back at round two of the county football championships where there were wins for Castlehaven, Newcestown and Adrigole but concern for Clonakilty, Carbery Rangers and Dohenys.

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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 his own health struggles in the last couple of years, being diagnosed with bladder cancer a few years ago.

Kieran McCarthy caught up with him for this week’s edition.

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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 to let it go.

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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 will be staying on for another two years as Cork senior football manager.

The Castlehaven man will be going into his fifth season as Rebels boss in 2026.

We look forward to the All-Ireland senior camogie final too as Cork chase the three-in-a-row when they face Galway on Sunday in Croke Park (5.15pm).

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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