ON THIS week's podcast, we look back at the Cork footballers’ win on the opening day of the Allianz Football League Division 2.

John Cleary’s side beat Meath by 2-19 to 0-21, winning their first Division 2 opening game in eight attempts.

The Rebels face Down next in Newry (1pm on Sunday) and are looking up with positivity.

The Hurlers also got on the winning trail after their 2-21 to 0-12 triumph over Wexford in Division 1A.

They face Limerick next in Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday at 7.30pm, live on the TG4 player and app.

The Ladies Footballers’ also won, beating Westmeath in the Lidl League Divison 2 by 3-12 to 0-5 with the returning Libby Coppinger bagging two goals.

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 the recent West Cork Sports Star Awards held in the Celtic Ross Hotel.

It was no surprise to see Olympic legends Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy pick up the main award, Paul for the fourth time, Fintan got his third.

Niall Cahalane (Hall of Fame), Clonakilty Soccer Club (Team of the Year), Goleen GAA (Special Achievement), Clonakilty RFC (Club of the Year) and Oran Brady (Paudie Palmer Youth Award) were also winners on the night.

We reflect on each winners’ achievements and hear from them after a special evening to celebrate the best of the west.

Also coming up, we look ahead to the Cork footballers’ opening Allianz National Football League game against Meath this Saturday.

John Cleary’s side are hoping to make a better start than in previous campaigns.

The Cork Hurlers and Ladies Footballers are in league action too and we will look ahead to their games against Wexford and Westmeath respectively.

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, Sue Nicholson joins us to talk about West Cork Jesters.

Nicholson chats about all their activities, events and opportunities going on at their Clubhouse in Durrus.

She also delves into their fundraising efforts to get their 17 athletes to the Mixed Ability World Cup in Pamplona Spain in June 2025.

They competed at the 2022 World Cup too and Sue talks about why it’s so important that they achieve their fundraising goal and make sure they give every athlete and their career the opportunity to travel.

Also this week, we look ahead to the West Cork Sports Star Awards for 2024, held on Saturday 18th in the Celtic Ross Hotel.

We preview the different categories including the top prize which includes 15 nominees from a variety of sports.

The first round of the Beamish Cup took place recently and we will review all the action from that as well as Munster’s crucial European Champions Cup win over Saracens.

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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