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RTÉ News
17-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Seamus Harnedy returns to squad as Cork name unchanged team
Seamus Harnedy and Cormac O'Brien have returned to the Cork matchday panel but Pat Ryan has named an unchanged side for Sunday's All-Ireland final against Tipperary. Harnedy had been described as "touch and go" for the All-Ireland final by his manager last week, having been ruled out of their semi-final rout of Dublin with an hamstring injury. Wing-back O'Brien had missed the semi-final with a quad injury, though Ryan was more optimistic for his involvement. In the event, both are included in the squad though are named on the bench as Ryan has stuck with the same starting XV that struck seven goals past Dublin nearly a fortnight ago. Ethan Twomey and Jack O'Connor are the two players to make way from the matchday squad. The experienced Harnedy, who turns 35 today, made his debut for Cork in 2011 and starred in their unexpected run to the final in 2013, earning an All-Star that season. He was further honoured in 2018 and 2024. Cork: Patrick Collins; Niall O'Leary, Eoin Downey, Sean O'Donoghue; Ciarán Joyce, Rob Downey, Mark Coleman; Tim O'Mahony, Darragh Fitzgibbon; Diarmuid Healy, Shane Barrett, Declan Dalton; Patrick Horgan, Alan Connolly, Brian Hayes. Subs: Brion Saunderson, Damie Cahalane, Ger Millerick, Cormac O'Brien, Tommy O'Connell, Luke Meade, Brian Roche, Séamus Harnedy, Robbie O'Flynn, Conor Lehane, Shane Kingston.
Irish Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Cork announce starting team to face Tipperary in All-Ireland Hurling final
Cork have announced their squad to face Tipperary in this year's All-Ireland Hurling final as The Rebels aim to win their 31st title. It's an unchanged starting line-up to the team that defeated Dublin in the semi's, the only rotation comes on the bench. Séamus Harnedy returns from injury for Ethan Twomey and Cormac O'Brien also returns in place of Jack O'Connor. READ MORE: Who will be on RTE commentary duty for Sunday's Cork-Tipperary All-Ireland hurling final? READ MORE: Cross-community kids' summer camp axed after online comments about GAA Cork will hope to carry their hot form, in front of goal, into the final after hitting 7-26 against Dublin in a blowout semi-final win. 1. Patrick Collins, Ballinhassig 2. Niall O'Leary, Castlelyons 3. Eoin Downey, Glen Rovers 4. Seán O'Donoghue, Inniscarra 5. Ciarán Joyce, Castlemartyr 6. Robert Downey, Glen Rovers (Captain) 7. Mark Coleman, Blarney 8. Tim O'Mahony, Newtownshandrum 9. Darragh Fitzgibbon, Charleville 10. Diarmuid Healy, Lisgoold 11. Shane Barrett, Blarney 12. Declan Dalton, Fr O'Neill's 13. Patrick Horgan, Glen Rovers 14. Alan Connolly, Blackrock 15. Brian Hayes, St Finbarr's Subs 16. Bríon Saunderson, Midleton 17. Damien Cahalane, St Finbarr's 18. Ger Millerick, Fr O'Neill's 19. Cormac O'Brien, Newtownshandrum 20. Tommy O'Connell, Midleton 21. Luke Meade, Newcestown 22. Brian Roche, Bride Rovers 23. Séamus Harnedy, St Ita's 24. Robbie O'Flynn, Erin's Own 25. Conor Lehane, Midleton 26. Shane Kingston, Douglas Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts.
The 42
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Harnedy 'touch and go' to be fit for Cork in All-Ireland final against Tipperary
CORK ATTACKER SEAMUS Harnedy remains a doubt to be fit for Sunday week's All-Ireland hurling decider against Tipperary. Harnedy missed Saturday's semi-final victory over Dublin due to a hamstring injury and manager Pat Ryan revealed last night that they are unsure if the three-time All-Star winner will have recovered to face Tipperary. Defender Cormac O'Brien, who missed the Dublin game with a quad injury, is likely to be back in the frame. Advertisement 'Everyone was good from Saturday,' said Ryan at last night's press event in advance of the final. 'Obviously Séamus Harnedy and Cormac O'Brien weren't eligible. I think Cormac will be perfect, to be honest. He should be back in fully on Wednesday night. Séamus will be touch and go. Hopefully he might be back in next Tuesday. We'll see how it goes. 'Everyone is missing players but obviously missing Séamus is a huge blow to our team. It's a huge blow to himself firstly. But we'd be confident that he'll hopefully be able to take some part in it. 'Our medical staff are working hard on it and Séamus is working hard himself. He's putting every day into it and there's a lot of recovery needed for that. What'll happen is if he's right, he's right. If he's not right, we'll go with what we have. We have great confidence in the lads we have.' Ryan watched Sunday afternoon's clash between Tipperary and Kilkenny and was unaware of the scoreboard confusion at the time. 'To be honest, I didn't even notice it myself when I was watching the game. My idea was that it was three points they were down. It's amazing really with all that's going on with technology that something like that can happen. Tipperar's Noel McGrath celebrates with his brother John McGrath as Kilkenny's Huw Lawlor looks on dejected. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO 'I heard some kind of comment along the lines that the Kilkenny management should have known or been able to get a communication on. Unfortunately with the way things are now, even if they did know, you can't get the communication on. That's the problem. It's disappointing. 'Look, I think the best team won. That's normally what happens. If there was a point in it, you'd say something. At the end of the day, Tipperary won by whatever they won by. That's for the GAA to sort out. We'll just concentrate on the final. 'In fairness, Tipperary showed great heart and determination to come back after Kilkenny stretched ahead of them. They got a couple of great goals. Four goals is huge scoring against Kilkenny. It was a pity there was a small bit of controversy at the end. For a great game, it just didn't need that.' Related Reads The key factors that helped Tipperary defeat Kilkenny to return to hurling bigtime Scoreboard malfunction colours the close of remarkable Tipperary victory *****
Irish Independent
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Pat Ryan rules out naming Cork ‘dummy' team for Dublin clash despite injury concerns
Pat Ryan has never picked dummy teams. And he's not about to start. The Cork chief revealed in his All-Ireland semi-final media briefing that Cormac O'Brien has emerged as a fresh doubt for Saturday's Croke Park clash with Dublin due to a quad issue.
Irish Independent
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wexford's Johnstown Castle to be transformed into jazz venue for weekend of world-class music
Among the highlights of the festival, the biggest of its kind in the South East, are the evening concerts on Friday (Scott Flanigan Trio with Kevin Brady and Cormac O'Brien) and Saturday (the Jay Azzolina Trio). Up to twelve acts will perform in indoor and outdoor venues like the Cart Room, the Ballroom, the Courtyard and the Visitors Centre. The festival is funded through Wexford County Council's Small Arts Festival Grant Scheme and supported by Rosslare Municipal District. This year's line-up has many of the biggest names in Irish and international jazz including legendary New York guitarist, Jay Azzolina, accompanied by Wexford drummer Kevin Lawlor and bassist Andrew Csibi. The festival continues its commitment to innovation in jazz: Wexford pianist Terry Byrne is set to reinterpret Keith Jarrett's Köln Concert, while a singer better known for her folk songs, Imelda Kehoe, is switching to jazz with pianist Killian Browne. Although the Friday and Saturday evening concerts are ticketed affairs, the day time programme is free to members of Johnstown Castle. Non-members pay the regular admission fee to the estate. For further information, contact (Tel) 053 918 4671. 'Our curatorial aim this year is to facilitate all expressions of jazz musicianship by blending established jazz performers and emerging musicians and commissioning or supporting new work,' said programmer Tom Mooney. Musicians appearing at Jazz at Johnstown festival this year are Alicija Bar; Fergal Twomey; James Kelly; Graham Lloyd; Bob Batty; Keith Doyle; Cormac O'Brien; Scott Flanigan; Kevin Brady; Kasia Eliasz; Gustavo de Morais; Rafal Szydlowski; Terry Byrne; Carole Nelson; Cormac O'Brien; Dominic Mullan; John Keogh; Matthew O'Connell; Imelda Kehoe; Killian Browne; Meg Lowney; Chris Colloton; Jay Azzolina; Kevin Lawlor; Andrew Csibi; Richard King; Des Mc Hugh; Bob Batty; Fran Dowling; Darragh Groome; Tom Maxwell; Sharon Clancy; Dave Mooney and Tony Rex. FRIDAY JUNE 20 The Scott Flanigan Trio (Visitors Centre, 8 p.m.) The music of The Beatles changed the world, a music which continues to be absorbed by many genres, including jazz. The group's legacy will be revisited in this unique Jazz at Johnstown concert on Friday evening, June 20, by a trio of Ireland's most accomplished musicians: Cormac O'Brien on bass, Kevin Brady on drums and Scott Flanigan on keyboards. So, sit back and enjoy a sumptuous summer's evening tribute to the fab four by the fab three at Johnstown Castle, a lively revisiting of the most popular and addictive music of the twentieth century by maestros of contemporary Irish jazz SATURDAY JUNE 21 Terry Byrne/the Köln Concert (Ballroom /Johnstown Castle, Noon.) January 24, 1975, proved a memorable, magical night for the audience which witnessed American jazz pianist Keith Jarrett perform a solo recital in the majestic surroundings of Cologne's opera house. Fortunately, the concert was recorded for posterity by ECM who released the recording later that year as a double-album. housed in stylish black-and-white artwork adorned with a picture of Jarrett hunched over the piano. The Köln Concert quickly went on to be regarded as a classic and amassed sales of four million and it is still the best-selling piano album of all time. Terry Byrne, Wexford pianist, reinterprets The Köln Concert into the acoustically wonderful Ballroom. Tiny Crimes (Visitor's Centre, 1 p.m.) Tiny Crimes evoke jazz of the late 1930s to early 1940s - when swing was evolving into bebop and electric guitars were making themselves heard for the first time. Two of the great electric pioneers were Charlie Christian and Tiny Grimes, whose playing helped set the standard for this new instrument. Tiny Crimes is a project to celebrate the music of these early pioneers and of their peers, such as Benny Goodman and Lester Young. The members are Richard King and Des McHugh on guitars, Graham Lloyd on bass, Bob Batty on saxophone and clarinet and Fran Dowling on drums. They come from the diverse musical worlds of gypsy jazz, Chicago Blues, bossa nova, straight ahead jazz and world music, with a common belief: 'These tunes aren't good because they're standards; they're standards because they're good'. From Poland, Kasia is an award-winning vocalist with a strong emphasis on jazz, improvised and Brazilian music. She is a recipient of a Music Bursary 2022 from Riverbank Arts Centre: Kasia has been involved in many jazz ensembles (duos, trios, quintets) as a vocalist and a band leader performing at many prestigious festivals and venues, nationally and internationally. She is joined in Wexford by Gustavo de Morais, who performed at Jazz at Johnstown in 2024, and Rafal Szydlowski. The Still Organ Stops (Courtyard, 3.10 p.m.) The Still Organ Stops is a combination of two organ trios in Irish jazz. Comprising three young emerging artists from Dublin - Tom Maxwell on organ, Darragh Groome on drums and Matthew O'Connell on guitar - this trio put their own spin on the unique sound of the organ trio. As Tom plays with Darragh in the Still Organ Trio, and with Matthew as part of Tom Maxwell's Organ Stops, it's not hard to find the reason behind the name! Having gone through college together, the lads often find themselves playing together in different groups and projects around Ireland. Drawing inspiration from all of their own personal influences, from blues to choral works, the jazz tradition and other contemporary music, and with a desire to try out new ideas, the Still Organ Stops bring high energy, creativity and entertainment to their overall sound. Bossa Nua Sextet (Visitors Centre, 4.00 p.m.) The sextet Bossa Nua will bring the golden age of bossa nova to Wexford with faithful renditions of timeless classics, capturing the magic, elegance, and soul of the originals. Drawing from the golden era of Brazilian music, the band is dedicated to recreating the elegant, soulful atmosphere of artists like João Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Astrud Gilberto, and more. Rather than reinterpreting or modernizing these iconic works, Bossa Nua remains devoted to the authentic sound and spirit of the original recordings, preserving the subtle swing, warm harmonies, and gentle intimacy that defined a musical revolution. The line-up comprises: Alicija Bar (vocals); Fergal Twomey (guitar); James Kelly (piano); Graham Lloyd (bass); Bob Batty (saxophone) and Keith Doyle (drums). Jay Azzolina Trio (Visitors Centre, 8 p.m.) New York's Grammy-nominated guitarist and composer Jay Azzolina plays his first ever concert in Ireland at Jazz at Johnstown on Saturday, June 21st at 8 p.m. Jay has been part of the New York Jazz scene for the past three decades. After leaving the Berklee College of Music, where he studied with Pat Metheny, Mick Goodrick and Charlie Banacos, Jay began working and recording in New York with a variety of artists. Jay's associations include Michael Urbaniak, Herbie Mann, Jaco Pastorius, Harvie S, Spyro Gyra, Dave Samuels, Kenny Werner, Chuck Mangione, Ron McClure, John Abercrombie, Randy Brecker, Jerry Bergonzi, The Westchester Jazz Orchestra and John Patitucci. He will be joined for his Jazz at Johnstown concert by drummer Kevin Lawlor and bassist Andrew Csibi. As a leader, Jay has recorded four CD's of original compositions with some of the most influential players in jazz including, Chris Potter, Adam Nussbaum, Larry Goldings, Gary Versace, John Patitucci, Tim Ries and Greg Hutchinson. Jay continues to write and perform vigorously and will be releasing his fifth CD Present Tense on TRR records this year. SUNDAY JUNE 22 Imelda Kehoe and Killian Browne (Ballroom /Johnstown Castle, Noon) Imelda Kehoe is known for her distinctive voice, story-telling and blend of contemporary folk mixed with jazz, blues and soul, described as 'one of the 'finest Irish contemporary songwriters to emerge in recent years'. Her songs are melody-rich, weaving a tapestry of human stories and life experiences written with the listener at heart. In the making of her fourth Album, just released, she met Killian Browne, whose contact details she saved as 'Killian-Amazing Piano player'. This is Imelda's first appearance at Jazz at Johnstown although Killian is a veteran. Expect something magical from this new collaboration. Sharon Clancy Trio (Visitors Centre, 1 p.m.) With Tony Rex on keyboards/piano and Dave Mooney on bass, Sharon can sing straight-ahead jazz with aplomb and yet switch styles in the blink of an eye. Expect a magical set of original compositions and jazz classics from this seasoned West End performer. A frequent headliner over the years at Jazz at Johnstown and Aberjazz, Sharon has both a smouldering and sensuous vocal with a seasoned performer's mastery of the stage. Carole Nelson Trio (Courtyard, 2.15 p.m.) The Carole Nelson Trio, with Carole on piano, bassist Cormac O'Brien and drummer Dominic Mullen, began at the 2015 Dublin Trio Trio Trio Piano Festival. Their first album, One Day in Winter was released in 2017, described as 'a finely-wrought meditation that tapped into the spacious European piano trio tradition of Tord Gustavsen and Marcin Wasilewski.' Arboreal, their second recording, featuring another collection of outstanding original compositions, was followed by Night Vision in 2022. Songs from Through the Storm, due for release in October, will feature at Jazz at Johnstown. 2 Guitars: John Keogh and Matthew O'Connell (Cart Room, 3.10 p.m.) John Keogh and Matthew O'Connell make a welcome return to Jazz at Johnstown after their debut in the Cart Room last year. This year they will showcase original material while also applying a jazz touch to popular classics by James Taylor, Bon Iver and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Guitar duets present a wonderful opportunity to experience the interchangeability of jazz-laden guitar playing. Cluster Funk Quartet (Visitors Centre, 4.00 p.m.) Following his headline performance at the Johnstown Jazz Festival in 2024, drummer and educator Kevin Lawlor revisits a fusion project from 2016 with a new line-up of musicians. Cluster Funk will perform jazz and groove music by artists including Thundercat, Jamiroquai, Mark Guliana, Erykah Badu, Jorja Smith, Terrace Blanchard, Wayne Shorter and more. The band will also use well known hip hop grooves with jazz standards played over as an alternative take on jazz fusion. Expect everything from organ driven funk to ambient jazz. Cluster Funk, supported by Culture Ireland, will make its international debut at Aberjazz in Wales later in 2025. Kevin is an established jazz drummer, educator and composer with five independent jazz albums released to date. Cluster Junk at Jazz at Johnstown is Kevin on drums, Chris Colloton on guitar, Meg Lowney on bass and Tom Maxwell on organ.
