6 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie One of North Cork’s Olympic contenders Michelle Finn gave up some of her free time between training recently to launch a major fundraiser which will help build a new Astroturf facility in Kanturk. The fundraiser launched in recent weeks in association with O’Callaghan Motors, Kanturk offers you the... Read More
3 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Riverstown Amateur Boxing Club in Glanmire, Cork County winners in the recent Texaco Support for Sport initiative, has been presented with a cheque for EUR5,000 to be used to upgrade the floor and renew equipment in its strength and conditioning area. One of almost 400 clubs countrywide to... Read More
2 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A group of young people have taken the first step in their Soccer coaching journey thanks to a Youth Leadership Coaching Programme designed by Cork City Council, Cork ETB, Cork Sports Partnership and the FAI. This programme took a holistic approach and blended a number of courses which... Read More
27 June 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With preparations in full swing for the 21st annual Tour de Muster charity cycle, legend of the sport Sean Kelly was on hand to officially launch the four-day Tour across Munster on Tuesday evening, June 22nd. Taking to the roads of Munster from August 5th to 8th, the... Read More
25 June 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are back on the road this week for their second consecutive away game in the SSE Airtricity League First Division, as they make the trip to Tolka Park to take on old rivals Shelbourne this evening. The Rebel Army will be looking to build on... Read More
24 June 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce Gino’s Gelato as a new official partner to the Cork City FC Academy. The partnership will include Gino’s Gelato branding being displayed on the bottom back of CCFC’s boys Under 14, U15, U17 and U19s jerseys, whilst also being displayed on... Read More
23 June 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kanturk Community Astroturf Committee are very excited to be rolling out plans for the €1 million development of 116 metre by 76 metre Astroturf pitch at Greenane, Kanturk, adjacent to the Coláiste Treasa sports hall. The development will also include a pedestrian walkway around the pitch with bollard... Read More
17 June 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie The Republic of Ireland national team is going through a troubling period. The UEFA European Football Championship commencing provides a stark reminder to the Irish of their failure to qualify. After qualifying for the last two tournaments, they were hoping to reach this summer edition’s finals. However, they... Read More
16 June 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce that Paul Farrell will take on the role of women’s manager for the remainder of the 2021 season. Paul, who started his coaching career with Lakewood Athletic, became the side’s assistant manager in June of 2018, having previously spent three years... Read More
16 June 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This year sees the introduction of a brand-new Official Event App which allows participants to run together, even when apart. Register now on www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie Musician and broadcaster Una Healy today launched the 2021 Vhi Virtual Women’s Mini Marathon in Tipperary, her home county. The event, now in its... Read More
12 June 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Former Limerick hurler and All-Ireland winner Shane Dowling has questioned Cork’s All-Ireland credentials ahead of their National League Division 1 clash this weekend with Galway. Kilkenny are already guaranteed the tag of at least joint league winners having topped Division 1B, but top honours in Division 1A are... Read More
12 June 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A worldwide search for ambitious, innovative ideas to get people physically active is to be launched by University College Cork, in association with Sport Ireland and with UNESCO patronage – with up to €10,000 going to the best concepts. The Global Design Challenge for Sport and Physical Activity... Read More