Latest News About Patrick Horgan

Here’s the latest I can share based on recent public reporting:

• Patrick Horgan has continued to be active in Cork hurling circles following his inter-county retirement in 2025. In late 2025 and into 2026 he’s been noted in coverage for stepping into coaching/selector roles at the Cork level, signaling a transition toward management after a long playing career [sources referenced below].

• Notably, in November 2025 it was reported that Horgan joined Noel Furlong’s Cork U20 backroom team as a selector for the 2026 campaign, marking his first foray into team management at a inter-county level [Irish Examiner, 2025-11-24].[1]

• Articles from December 2025 highlight Cork city recognition of Horgan as a hurling legend, underscoring his status as one of Cork’s all-time top scorers and his successful 18-year inter-county spell, which ended in 2025 [Irish Examiner, 2025-12-09].[3]

• In the wake of retirement, Horgan’s inter-county achievements remain a major part of Cork hurling lore, including his status as Cork’s all-time top scorer in championship and league play at the time of retirement [Irish Examiner, 2025-12-09].[3]

If you’d like, I can pull up the most current updates from reliable sources and summarize any new developments (e.g., changes to the Cork U20 setup, further selectors announced, or new coaching roles) with direct quotes and dates.

Cited sources:

• Patrick Horgan joins Cork U20 backroom set-up (Irish Examiner, 2025-11-24).[1]
• 'We have Hoggie': Cork legend Patrick Horgan honoured by city council (Irish Examiner, 2025-12-09).[3]