22 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A 30-player Munster travelling squad will depart for South Africa today and arrive in Cape Town tomorrow ahead of Saturday’s URC Grand Final against Stormers (6.30pm local/5.30pm Irish time). The squad consists of 17 forwards and 13 backs with Munster’s 23-man matchday squad to be named before 12pm... Read More
20 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sports Funding Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East James O’Connor recently welcomed the re-opening of the Sports Energy Support Scheme. A total of €35 million is being made available by Government, as part of Budget 2023, to sports clubs and organisations across the country to tackle the increasing... Read More
18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork-based charity The Crann Centre today launched its third annual Walk n’Roll fundraiser at its Ovens headquarters with the support of Cork City FC. The charity provides lifelong, life-changing solutions for children, adults and families living with neuro-physical disabilities and is encouraging people to walk, run, roll, push... Read More
8 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Equestrian News Mallow man Austin O’Connor became the first Irish rider in 40 years reach the podium at the prestigious five-star Badminton Horse Trials, finishing in third place on board Colorado Blue. Riding his 2021 Tokyo Olympic mount, O’Connor completed what has been an excellent couple of days... Read More
5 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rebel Óg Coaching today announced details of their annual club football skills development programme which will see over 5,000 boys between the ages of 12 and 14 showcase their skills in a county wide competition involving 150 clubs. Club coaches are invited to host a kicking skills competition... Read More
2 May 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie When Sheffield United were drawn against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final to be played at Wembley Stadium on the 22nd of April, the footballing world expected Erling Haaland to enjoy yet another field day in front of goal.The rampant Norwegian striker is on course for a... Read More
27 April 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork TD questions why state is supporting “greyhound industry” Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns (A Cork South West TD) has renewed her call for State funding to the greyhound industry to be phased out after the Government received a detailed report on how revenues from the betting tax... Read More
25 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Speaking of the Irish Premier Division, it has been a struggle for one of the teams that gained promotion into the division and that team is Cork City. Cork City won the Irish First Division last year and secured promotion to the Premier League but it’s safe to... Read More
6 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC and The Crann Centre have announced a new charity partnership that will benefit people living with spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, osteogenesis imperfecta and other neuro-physical disabilities. Crann is a pioneering Cork charity which provides life-long, life-changing solutions for children, adults and families.... Read More
28 March 2023 By Roger L. Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie It’s almost time for that traditional Easter Monday race, the Irish Grand National, held at the Fairyhouse Racecourse. It was first run back in 1870 and takes place over 3 miles and 5 furlongs, open to racers aged 5 years and older who go head to head... Read More
28 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish sports fans are in for a treat over the next few months, with the upcoming calendar packed with a plethora of top-class events. Horse racing dominates proceedings during spring, while All-Ireland Senior Football and rugby union are the headline acts in the summer. Read on as we... Read More
28 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Horse racing has been a significant part of the Irish economy for centuries. The industry supports thousands of jobs directly and indirectly, from trainers and jockeys to stable staff and farriers. Many would agree that besides the economic impact, the thrill of Irish horse racing can’t be described... Read More
