Beamish Cup final 2025 preview

03/12/25 • 50 min

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by friend of the podcast Ger McCarthy as we look ahead to the Beamish Cup final between Clonakilty Soccer Club and Ardfield.

The decider takes place in Turners Cross this Sunday at 12.30pm.

Clon are looking to win their second Beamish Cup in a row while Ardfield are only competing in their first final since 2009.

It is a real David v Golaith clash as Clon are second in the premier division while Ardfield sit second from bottom in the championship.

Ger gives his big match prediction too.

Also on the show, we look ahead to the Cork footballers’ clash with Louth and the West Cork Rally as well as looking back the Cork hurlers’ demolition of Clare and discussing rumours of Jack Crowley moving to Leicester Tigers.

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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Produced by Matthew Hurley

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ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by friend of the podcast Ger McCarthy as we look ahead to the Beamish Cup final between Clonakilty Soccer Club and Ardfield.

The decider takes place in Turners Cross this Sunday at 12.30pm.

Clon are looking to win their second Beamish Cup in a row while Ardfield are only competing in their first final since 2009.

It is a real David v Golaith clash as Clon are second in the premier division while Ardfield sit second from bottom in the championship.

Ger gives his big match prediction too.

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.

Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SS

Produced by Matthew Hurley

***

The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.

Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.

For more visit www.accesscu.ie

Subscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Previous Episode

Ardfield’s Peter Barrett on their Beamish Cup run and semi-final against Drinagh Rangers

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Ardfield stalwart Peter Barrett as the Beamish Cup surprise packets face giants Drinagh Rangers in the semi-final on Sunday.

After beating Dunmanway Town, Beara United and Spartak Mossgrove in their run to the last four, they have been the undoubted story of the competition and will hope that there is one more upset up their sleeve.

The other semi-final sees Clonakilty Soccer Club face Bunratty United is a Skibbereen last four double-header.

Also on the show, we discuss a disappointing 14-point defeat for the Cork footballers against Roscommon in the Allianz Football League Division 2.

Promotion hopes are now up in smoke as survival in the division and the Sam Maguire cup become priority.

All three other inter-county sides won as the hurlers, ladies footballers and camogie team beat Kilkenny, Roscommon and Dublin 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.

Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SS

Produced by Matthew Hurley

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The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.

Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.

For more visit www.accesscu.ie

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Next Episode

Iain O’Driscoll on Clonakilty Soccer Club’s Second Beamish Cup in a Row

ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Clonakilty Soccer Club stalwart and goalkeeper Iain O’Driscoll after they won their second Beamish Cup in a row.

Clon beat Ardfield in a thrilling Beamish Cup final 7-6 on penalties after a 3-3 draw after extra-time.

Soccer Club are now going for the double-double after their league and cup double in 2024.

Also on the show, we look back at the West Cork Rally as Keith Cronin reigned supreme again, albeit with a bit of controversy.

The Cork footballers beat Louth to edge closer to safety while the inter-county hurlers, ladies footballers and camogie players are all one win away from a league final.

We discuss Nicola Tuthill and Sacred Heart, Clonakilty’s successes too.

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.

Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SS

Produced by Matthew Hurley

***

The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.

Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.

For more visit www.accesscu.ie

Subscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans

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