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The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Cork hurlers ‘request' no homecoming after heartbreaking All-Ireland final defeat against Tipperary
CORK'S senior hurlers have decided against holding a homecoming event following their All-Ireland SHC final defeat to Tipperary on Sunday. It marks a second successive loss in the decider for the Rebels, having been narrowly beaten by Clare in 2024. 2 Cork will skip a homecoming after a heavy defeat in the All-Ireland final 2 Tipperary players and staff celebrate with the Liam MacCarthy cup after their side's victory in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final Last year, a crowd still gathered at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh to welcome the team home in defeat. But there will be no similar event this time around after their collapse against the Premier. Boss Pat Ryan Yet they capitulated in the second half of their bid to end the county's 20-year wait for a Liam MacCarthy Cup. read more on gaa A statement from Cork GAA confirmed the team did NOT want any sort of homecoming but they tanked their fans for the support throughout the season. It read: "At the request of the team and management, there is no event planned for the return of the Cork hurlers this evening. "They would again like to thank all the entire county for their unwavering support throughout the year." Cork led by six points at half-time in Croke Park but were outclassed in the second half. Most read in GAA Hurling Pat Ryan's side managed just two more points as they slumped to a 3-27 to 1-18 loss. Meanwhile, Tipperary supporters are set to welcome their All-Ireland champions home to Thurles later today. RTE GAA pundit embrace Tipperary captain Ronan Maher after his epic display toppled Cork in All-Ireland final Tipperary PRO Jonathan Cullen told RTÉ's Morning Ireland that celebrations will begin at Semple Stadium around 4.30pm. The team are expected to arrive – Liam MacCarthy Cup in hand – at approximately 7.30pm. A large crowd is anticipated is expected after their first All-Ireland triumph .
The 42
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Cork's Eddie Dunbar forced to abandon debut Tour de France following crash
CORK'S EDDIE DUNBAR has retired injured from his debut Tour de France ahead of the start of Saturday's eighth stage. Dunbar, who produced a superb ride to finish fourth behind compatriot Ben Healy on Thursday, was involved in a crash towards the end of Friday's stage. Advertisement Although he was able to remount his bike and finish the stage, his Jayco Alula team confirmed today that he suffered a wrist injury which rules him out of the remainder of the race. Timpiste ar an Tour do Ben Healy agus Eddie Dunbar 😬 Both Irish riders in an accident on stage 7, back up and riding again buíochas le Dia 🙏 Beo / Live anois ar @TG4TV 📺@RSAIreland @Irisproductions #TDF2025 — Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) July 11, 2025 'Eddie Dunbar has abandoned the Tour de France and will not start stage 8,' a team medical update read. 'Following a crash in the final kilometres of yesterday's stage, Dunbar has been suffering with pain in his wrist and a decision was taken to stop, for his safety. 'We're going to miss you Eddie, get well soon!' Dunbar's withdrawal leaves Healy — who was also involved in that same crash on Friday — as Ireland's sole remaining representative in the race.
The 42
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Cork's Eddie Dunbar confirmed to make his Tour de France debut
CORK'S EDDIE DUNBAR will make his Tour de France debut when the 2025 race gets underway in Lille on Saturday. Dunbar has been confirmed as part of an eight-strong Jayco AlUla team, headed up by Australian Ben O'Connor as he targets the race's famous yellow jersey, and sprinter Dylan Groenewegen who will be chasing stage victories. 'We believe we have put together our strongest line-up, well suited to this year's edition,' general manager Brent Copeland said. 'It is never an easy task to put together a team line-up with dual ambitions, however, we are confident we have a great balance of riders.' Advertisement Dunbar's Grand Tour CV to date includes a seventh-place general classification finish at the Giro d'Italia in 2023, as well as two individual stage wins at the Vuelta a Espana in 2024.
The 42
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Eddie Dunbar remains sixth overall as Stewart sprints to Dauphine stage win
CORK'S EDDIE DUNBAR remains sixth overall after finishing comfortably in the main bunch on Thursday's fifth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine. British rider Jake Stewart won a sprint finish as Belgian Remco Evenepoel held onto the race lead. Advertisement Stewart claimed his first career victory in a World Tour race, edging the bunched finale ahead of Frenchman Axel Laurance and Norwegian Soren Waerenskjold after the hilly 183km run from Saint-Priest to Macon. Evenepoel, who took the yellow jersey in Wednesday's time-trial, crashed in the final kilometre but was able to resume without difficulty and lost no time in the overall standings. Evenepoel is expected to battle with Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar for the overall victory in the Alps. Dunbar currently sits 30 seconds off the lead in sixth. Friday's sixth stage is a hilly 126.7km run from Valserhone to Combloux near the border with Switzerland. – © AFP 2025
The 42
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The 42
Páirc history maker Noonan: 'To come back wearing a different shirt, it's the same feeling'
CORK'S OWN SAOIRSE Noonan became the first sportsperson to play a competitive inter-county Gaelic football match and soccer international at Páirc Uí Chaoimh this evening. Not only did the hometown hero play, she also scored. Her second international goal, on her first competitive start for Ireland. The stuff of dreams. 'It was a bit surreal,' said Celtic striker Noonan. 'I was just trying to find my feet, ease my way into the game and not get caught up in the moment. It's unbelievable, I'm absolutely delighted. 'When it went in and hit off my head, I could just see it dipping. I don't even know how I celebrated or anything. I just had a little moment, took a deep breath and was back into focus, we wanted to get that next goal quick.' Unfortunately for Ireland, it never came. Noonan's 19th-minute header into the City End proved the winner against Slovenia on the night, but Carla Ward's side fell short of the four-goal victory needed to top Group B2 and secure automatic Nations League promotion. They now contest play-offs in October. It was a case of mixed emotions on Leeside, but pride was the overriding feeling for the multi-talented girl from Grange, with her family watching on. 'Since the new stadium's been built, I played here with the Cork ladies footballers at senior level [against Westmeath in the 2020 National League]. To come back wearing a different shirt, it's the same feeling, you're representing something you're really proud of. 'Carla called the team (out) last night. When I got the nod, I just told my parents and kept it a bit quiet and just tried to treat it like another game. 'It was really special. My grandad would've been a proud man tonight. He's at every game. And my granny, this is the first time she has seen me play senior [or Ireland], so it was emotional, it meant a lot to me. Advertisement 'Being in Cork is enough motivation in itself. Wearing the Irish jersey is enough motivation. You don't need anything else really, but it does add that little bit of grit.' Noonan in action for Cork in 2019. Laszlo Geczo / INPHO Laszlo Geczo / INPHO / INPHO Noonan reflected on a positive team performance in front of 9,433 fans as Ireland rounded off their Nations League group with a fifth win from six. Not achieving the required goal tally was disappointing, of course, but the 25-year-old was optimistic post-match. 'The first thing was to go out and win the game but the bigger picture, we obviously wanted to get the (four) goals. We started off well, that's something we've spoken about the last few days. We had a lot of chances, possession, we played really well. They're a good team. 'When we got the goal, I think we thought a 1-0 lead, can we get another one before half time? That was the focus. We were pushing, we were unlucky, one or two decisions we could have made better. 'We have to be proud of ourselves, it's still a win and at international level, wins don't come easy. It's about building. This team is good, we're working hard every day, we're growing — you can see the growth. From the first time Carla came in to now, even for myself, I feel like each camp and each day, you feel like you're getting better.' It has been a whirlwind few months for Noonan, who ended a lengthy international absence with back-to-back substitute appearances, a start, and a goal. The dual star enjoyed a goal-laden season with Celtic in Scotland, and returned to the international fold having been overlooked in recent times. 'I have to thank Carla for bringing me back in and giving me minutes,' said Noonan. 'When I got the nod today, I felt I owed it to the staff. They've had so much belief in me. 'Look, Im delighted. We got the win, but we wanted the four goals and we wanted to top the group.'
