The Echo Sport Podcast

About The Echo Sport Podcast

Join The Echo sports team every Tuesday for an in-depth analysis of the weekend of sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

The Echo

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jul 2023

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

152 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Cork GAA classics showcase the best of club hurling on Leeside.

   The Echo Podcast crew review the quarter-final and relegation playoff weekend in the Cork GAA club hurling championships.Once again, Kanturk were the talk of Leeside as they followed up their resounding victory over Blackrock by knocking out modern powerhouse Sars. The champions hadn't hit full tilt, having lost to Charleville in the group stages, but were still favourites but the Duhallow side's haul of four goals proved decisive.Brian O'Sullivan's reputation continues to grow given his clinical shooting while Kanturk had two different goalscorers, including Cork newcomer Alan Walsh.Charleville couldn't match their exploits against Glen Rovers, but the quad injury that meant Darragh Fitzgibbon wasn't fit to start was a major setback. Patrick Horgan and Simon Kennefick raised green flags and the Glen now take on top seeds Midleton, with Kanturk v St Finbarr's in the other semi.The Barrs are building momentum slowly though Imokilly, without Duds Healy and Jack Leahy, didn't have the tools to upset the odds in that quarter-final.There were some superb games around the county, with extra time needed in Watergrasshill's victory over Ballinhassig at Senior A while it took penalties to separate Carrigtwohill from Na Piarsaigh.Dungourney's victory over Aghabullogue was an extra-time epic too, but the other PIHC quarter-final saw the performance of the weekend, as Carrigaline absolutely demolished Cloyne. Carrigaline were heading out late on in their second group game but they're absolutely lifting now.As well as the hurling analysis, there's also a look ahead at the big football games on the horizon.TUNE IN Now in its fourth season, every Monday, Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O’Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. You can listen on Echolive.ie/podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts.Don’t forget to log onto www.IrishExaminer.com (http://www.irishexaminer.com/) as well to catch up on their analysis including The Replay, the new highlights show anchored by Seanie McGrath, Dalo’s Hurling Show and The Gaelic Football Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Scoreboard controversy in Cork GAA as Carrigaline and Clon lay down markers.

   The Echo Podcast crew break down the final weekend of Cork GAA club football action where Carrigaline, Castlehaven and Clon showed why they're the teams to beat at Premier Senior.Nemo Rangers had to dig deep to offset their injury list and avoid being knocked out by Valley Rovers while St Finbarr's were beaten by Mallow but dragged themselves to a quarter-final on scoring difference. Valleys were eliminated despite winning two group games and the Barrs, who will be hoping to get Ian Maguire and Brian Hayes back fit and firing, move on with one win. Such are the vagaries of the round-robin format.The major talking point was at Premier Intermediate, where a disputed score in the Fermoy-Ballinora draw will be examined by the Cork County Board. The suggestion is that a Ben Twomey shot from outside the arc before half-time wasn't recorded as a two-pointer. Had that been factored in, Fermoy would have won and made the quarter-finals at Ballinora's expense. Right now Ballinora are due to face Macroom but the Fermoy match could yet be replayed.There were some terrific performances across the grades, including Éire Óg's victory over Kilshannig to grab a SAFC semi spot while Uibh Laoire continue to rip it up at Premier Intermediate with dark horses Kiskeam also in the last four.At Premier Junior, Rob Downey hit the net as St Nicks made it out of the group stages. Adrigole are back in the Intermediate A semi-finals on a mission, having lost at that stage for the past three seasons.Now in its fourth season, every Monday, Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O’Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. You can listen on Echolive.ie/podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts.Don’t forget to log onto www.IrishExaminer.com (http://www.irishexaminer.com/) as well to catch up on their analysis including The Replay, the new highlights show anchored by Seanie McGrath, Dalo’s Hurling Show and The Gaelic Football Show.Plus there's a special digital bundle offer with access to the Examiner and Clubber TV, which streams the best of the Cork GAA club matches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   7 Sept 2026

   Thrilling club action showcases best of Cork hurling.

   What a weekend of club hurling!There's a cohort out there who feel the inter-county season is too short when the box-office action ends in July, but Cork GAA's brilliant programme of matches across five grades never fails to deliver.Kanturk were the story of the last phase of group games, blasting past Blackrock to eliminate the city side and grab top spot ahead of Glen Rovers. It was a magnificent team performance, from Darren Browne tagging Alan Connolly in defence to the power and ball-winning of Colin and Alan Walsh up top. Brian O'Sullivan, on the fringes of the Cork panel all year, was lethal from placed balls but also heavily involved from play.Midleton got held off Bride Rovers to grab top seeding and a semi-final berth but Sars remain the team to beat, their quarter-final with Kanturk will be epic.Injuries continue to cast a shadow though, with Darragh Fitzgibbon missing Charleville's loss to Newtown and unlikely to feature in the quarter-final with Glen Rovers. Brian Hayes and Jack Cahalane were notable absentees for the Barrs and they'll be under pressure against Imokilly without them.Another standout team display came from Na Piarsaigh, who outgunned Killeagh and are now one of the form teams in Senior A.Carrigaline shot the lights out against Kilworth to snatch a place in the Premier Intermediate knockout phase. Their late blast of 1-1 in round two to draw with Ballymartle, who are now out despite beating Valleys, saved their season.Bishopstown head into their third consecutive relegation final, against Lisgoold, after a poor display against Éire Óg. Can they stop the slide?Aghada eliminated Kilbrittain at Intermediate A while Cloughduv clawed their way into the Premier Junior quarter-final with a monster win over Milford, who ended up in relegation trouble after Mayfield pulled off an upset against Barryroe. Scoring difference was the common thread there.The Echo podcast crew look at what hurlers put their hands up for inclusion in Ben O'Connor's panel after the three group games. In his most recent column, Patrick Horgan suggested continuity is what Cork are lacking, on and off the field. Is he right?There's also a preview of the football action this weekend.Now in its fourth season, every Monday, Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O’Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. You can listen on Echolive.ie/podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts.Don’t forget to log onto www.IrishExaminer.com (http://www.irishexaminer.com/) as well to catch up on the best inter-county analysis including Dalo’s Hurling Show and The Gaelic Football Show.Plus there's a special digital bundle offer with access to the Examiner and Clubber TV, which streams the best of the Cork GAA club matches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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Spotify

4.9 / 5

35 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

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Quality

73

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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