The Southern Star Sport Podcast
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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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 342
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Episode 123: Gold for Paul O'Donovan & Fintan McCarthy, silver for Emily Hegarty as Skibbereen rowers dominate European Championships
It’s a rowing special on this week’s show as we reflect on yet more remarkable performances from Skibbereen rowers on the international stage.
On Sunday afternoon in Varese Paul O’Donovan and Fintan M…
On Sunday afternoon in Varese Paul O’Donovan and Fintan M…
00:37:04 |
Tue 13 Apr 2021
Episode 122: Cork GAA PRO Joe Blake & Tom Savage of Three Red Kings on Gavin Coombes
We’re heading West for this week’s podcast and chatting to Cork GAA PRO and Beara secretary Joe Blake.
We chat to Joe about his role with Cork and the challenges facing clubs in Beara.
We are also join…
We chat to Joe about his role with Cork and the challenges facing clubs in Beara.
We are also join…
01:07:01 |
Tue 06 Apr 2021
Episode 121: Bandon stalwart Pat Prendergast looks ahead to his 25th season and Laura Guest on Darren Sweetnam's Munster exit
We’re chatting club football and hurling today with Bandon goalkeeper Pat Prendergast and dare we say it - looking forward to the yet to be confirmed season ahead.
Prendergast is a club legend and cha…
Prendergast is a club legend and cha…
00:54:50 |
Tue 30 Mar 2021
Episode 120: West Cork Ladies stars Aine Terry O'Sullivan, Siobhan Courtney and Martina O'Brien on an historic 2020
It's another bonus edition of the Star Sport Podcast.
On today’s show we’re chatting to West Cork Ladies footballers Aine Terry O’Sullivan, Siobhan Courtney and Martina O’Brien after they were named T…
On today’s show we’re chatting to West Cork Ladies footballers Aine Terry O’Sullivan, Siobhan Courtney and Martina O’Brien after they were named T…
00:33:44 |
Wed 24 Mar 2021
Episode 119: Listeners’ Questions with Phil Healy and Christine O’Neill of Courcey Rovers & big rowing news
It’s a Celtic Ross Hotel West Cork Sports Star Awards special this week on the show.
We hear from the Ballineen Bullet Phil Healy who on Sunday evening became only the 4th athlete in the history of th…
We hear from the Ballineen Bullet Phil Healy who on Sunday evening became only the 4th athlete in the history of th…
00:53:39 |
Mon 22 Mar 2021
Episode 118: Munster's John Hodnett on injury struggles and rise of West Cork rugby
On this week's show we're focusing on the rise of West Cork rugby and speaking to John Hodnett of Rosscarbery and Munster.
Kieran McCarthy also previews our FREE 16-page magazine in this Thursday's So…
Kieran McCarthy also previews our FREE 16-page magazine in this Thursday's So…
00:26:24 |
Tue 16 Mar 2021
Episode 117: Phil Healy makes her mark, Christina Desmond on dashed Olympic dream & Jon Hynes of Courcey Rovers on upcoming community wellness event
On today’s show we’re looking back at the European Indoor Athletics championships in Poland and reflecting on Phil Healy’s star making 400m final performance.
We also catch up with two time Irish boxi…
We also catch up with two time Irish boxi…
00:55:04 |
Tue 09 Mar 2021
Episode 116: Joan Healy eyes European success and West Cork Ladies chairman Brian Cotter
On today’s show we’re looking ahead to the European Indoor Athletics championships in Poland which kick off this week and speaking to sprinter Joan Healy.
We’ll also hear from West Cork Ladies Footbal…
We’ll also hear from West Cork Ladies Footbal…
01:03:45 |
Tue 02 Mar 2021
Episode 115: 50 years of Skibbereeen Rowing Club with Eugene Coakley & Gary O’Donovan
It’s a Skibbereen Rowing Club Special on the podcast today, to mark 50 years of the famous club’s existence.
For many people around the country, the town of Skibbereen is synonymous with rowing and on…
For many people around the country, the town of Skibbereen is synonymous with rowing and on…
01:10:42 |
Tue 23 Feb 2021
Episode 114: BONUS POD: West Cork athletes make their mark & Phil Healy interview
It's a bonus 'mini' podcast today as we reflect on the weekend athletics action.
The Irish Life Health Elite Micro Meet took place at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena on Sunday and some of West…
The Irish Life Health Elite Micro Meet took place at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena on Sunday and some of West…
00:21:36 |
Mon 22 Feb 2021
Episode 113: Tony Davis remembers the brilliance of 'Small' Mick & the Skibbereen man who shared a pitch with Ronaldinho
Two brilliant interviews for you on the podcast this week, which we’re really excited to share with you all!
Up first we’re chatting to Cork and Skibbereen legend Tony Davis about his great friendship…
Up first we’re chatting to Cork and Skibbereen legend Tony Davis about his great friendship…
01:07:08 |
Tue 16 Feb 2021
Episode 112: Cork's new captain Martina O'Brien & Ruairi Deane on the season ahead
Two great guests on the show today as the inter-county season starts to slowly come into view after a longer than usual winter break.
Up first we hear from Ballinascarthy’s Martina O’Brien who has bee…
Up first we hear from Ballinascarthy’s Martina O’Brien who has bee…
00:59:48 |
Tue 09 Feb 2021
Episode 111: Conor Hourihane on joining Swansea & 29-year-old Jason Collins on his appointment as chair of St Mary's
We have a busy show again this week. We’re chatting to Bandon’s Conor Hourihane to chat about his recent move to Swansea City.
Hourihane has already made a big impact at the Liberty Stadium and was la…
Hourihane has already made a big impact at the Liberty Stadium and was la…
00:52:01 |
Tue 02 Feb 2021
Episode 110: 21 Rising West Cork Sport Stars Under 21
On today’s show we’re be running through our list of 21 Rising West Cork Sports Stars under 21 that you should be keeping an eye on in the months and years ahead.
Jack an Kieran are joined on the line…
Jack an Kieran are joined on the line…
00:59:13 |
Wed 27 Jan 2021
Episode 109: Eamon Ryan tribute with Rena Buckley, Nollaig Cleary and Ger McCarthy
Today's podcast is a special tribute episode to the late great Eamon Ryan who sadly passed away last week.
We’re joined on the show by Cork legends Rena Buckely and Nollaig Cleary to remember the grea…
We’re joined on the show by Cork legends Rena Buckely and Nollaig Cleary to remember the grea…
00:48:33 |
Wed 20 Jan 2021
Episode 108: Rowing twins Jake & Fintan McCarthy on Olympic ambitions, injuries and The Sopranos
On today’s show, we’re catching up with Skibbereen rowing sensations Jake & Fintan McCarthy
World champion Fintan and twin brother Jake, a world rowing finalist in his own right, both had their sights…
World champion Fintan and twin brother Jake, a world rowing finalist in his own right, both had their sights…
00:37:43 |
Mon 18 Jan 2021
Episode 107: Urhan's Laura Sheehan on signing for Exeter Chiefs PLUS sisters Melissa & Louise Duggan
Coming up on today’s show, we have a special treat for you as we’re joined by sisters Melissa and Louise Duggan.
Melissa is a football All Star who played a starring role for the West Cork ladies las…
Melissa is a football All Star who played a starring role for the West Cork ladies las…
00:53:39 |
Tue 12 Jan 2021
Episode 106: Outgoing Cork County Board chairperson Tracey Kennedy & the top ten West Cork sporting moments from 2020
We are back this week after a short break for Christmas and on this festive edition of the Star Sport Podcast we’re counting down the top 10 West Cork sporting moments of 2020.
From West Cork’s influ…
From West Cork’s influ…
01:05:25 |
Tue 05 Jan 2021
Episode 105: All Ireland final preview show with Cork's Ciara O'Sullivan, Mayo legend Cora Staunton & Ger McCarthy
It’s All Ireland final week for the Cork ladies so this week’s podcast will be dedicated to previewing their bid to dethrone the dominant Dublin ladies who are aiming to secure their 4th title in suc…
00:55:52 |
Tue 15 Dec 2020
Episode 104: The Paul Kerrigan interview & Cork ladies book All Ireland final place despite venue debacle
On this week’s podcast we’re joined by Cork ladies football captain Doireann O’Sullivan following their All Ireland semi-final win over Galway on Sunday.
Though the game itself was somewhat routine, …
Though the game itself was somewhat routine, …
00:54:53 |
Wed 09 Dec 2020
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