8 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Sport / Entertainment Ian Garry, perhaps appropriately nicknamed “The Future”, is looking to become exactly that within the UFC. The Irish fighter can still be considered to be a rookie of sorts when it comes to professional MMA fighting, although he has been making an incredible impression, especially... Read More
6 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Elected members of Cork County Council and Waterford City and County Council were briefed today on the Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for the Dungarvan-Mallow Greenway, with a view to a further public consultation on the Greenway taking place from June. Today, elected members of Cork County Council and... Read More
6 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie WYLDE Academy Powered by Virgin Media Officially Opens in Cork’s Republic of Work Ireland’s first professional esports training centre, the WYLDE Academy powered by Virgin Media, was officially opened today (Monday) by Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Simon Coveney T.D. Based in Ireland, WYLDE esports, co-owned by... Read More
4 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bishopstown Lawn Tennis Club (BLTC) is currently celebrating a series of success stories in their Junior programme. The club currently has three male players inside the top 10 players in the country, which is a first for any tennis club in Munster. The three players are Sam West,... Read More
26 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork GAA and Cork ARC Cancer Support House have announced a fundraising event at this Sunday’s Allianz National Football and Hurling League Games in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, in association with Sports Direct. This once-off fundraising event will take place in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday 26th February, during the Allianz National... Read More
21 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Open Day for Midleton walking Slub – Saturday 25 February at 1pm – at My Place Community Centre, Midleton Those with a yen to explore Ireland’s spectacular mountains, pristine lakes, rushing streams and roaring waterfalls are invited to attend the Midleton Hillwalking Club’s Open Day on Saturday 25... Read More
18 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Munster GAA are delighted to announce our intention to recruit 20 new Games Development staff. These additional positions will be based across all six counties in the Province. Munster GAA Chairperson Ger Ryan said “These new positions will help the Association grow in all six counties. Developing clubs,... Read More
15 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie International footballer chosen as January Cork Person of the Month Professional footballer, Denise O’Sullivan, has been chosen as Cork Person of the Month for January in honour of her sporting achievements on the international stage. Denise has over 98 international caps for the Republic of Ireland, and has... Read More
8 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Every year in the second half of February, Eagle AC organises the annual Tommy Ryan Memorial 5-mile road race in Carrigaline, coming up Sunday, 19th February. This is a popular race with runners in the Cork area and is often used as a fitness test coming halfway through... Read More
5 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lidl Ireland have launched the Lidl One Good Club™ programme for 2023 and are now seeking nominations from LGFA clubs in Cork. Following on from the success of the first 3 years of the programme, the retailer is excited to recruit another club in Cork to undertake the 10-week initiative. Lidl One Good Club™,... Read More
3 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kildare-based business man confirms takeover, and releases statement “As of today, Friday the 3rd of February, I am delighted to confirm that I have successfully purchased Cork City FC. This is the start of an amazing journey to build on the success of FORAS who have entrusted me... Read More
29 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Corkman just one tenth of a second behind winner in $216,000 4* Grand Prix in Florida Aga Khan Trophy hero Shane Sweetnam finished second in the $216,000 CSI4* NetJets Grand Prix at Wellington, Florida overnight. Originally from Dunmanway in West Cork, 42 year old Sweetnam, on board Namaste... Read More
