1 July 2017 By Elaine Muprhy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City WFC return to Continental Tyres Women’s National League action after the summer break as they travel to Greenogue to face the current league leaders Peamount United today with a 6pm kick off. City who have had a four week break since their 5-0 win over Kilkenny... Read More
1 July 2017, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Heineken Ireland has been announced as partner of the newly developed Páirc Uí Chaoimh which will open as a multi-purpose facility providing sporting and music entertainment for the citizens of Cork and Ireland. The new state-of-the-art stadium has a capacity of 45,000 and will include world... Read More
1 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC have confirmed that Kevin O’Connor will join Preston North End at the end of July. The defender will join club mate Seanie Maguire in signing for the English Championship side, after the two clubs agreed terms for the move. O’Connor has made almost 70 league... Read More
29 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Tony Fitzgerald has congratulated fellow Knocknaheeny neighbour Leevale’s Mark Carroll on being named director of track & field and cross country at Drake University in Iowa, USA. The director of athletics for Drake University, Sandy Hatfield Clubb made the announcement earlier... Read More
29 June 2017, Thursday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City return to Europa League action tonight, as they face Levadia Tallinn in Pärnu. The game kicks off at 4.30 pm (Irish time) and will be broadcast live by eir Sports. City go into the game on the back of two wins since returning from... Read More
26 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are pleased to announce the signing of Sean McLoughlin. The defender, who previously played with the club at underage level, joins after a successful spell with UCC and he told CorkCityFC.ie that he hopes to make an impact in the near future: “I am... Read More
26 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Rob Heffernan, World Race Walking Champion launched ‘CUH Charity and Bishopstown GAA Wheel4Life 2017’ today. Wheel4Life takes place on Sunday 27th August from the Bishopstown GAA Club, with three routes, all starting and finishing from Bishopstown GAA. The 100Km challenge goes to the beautiful and scenic Old... Read More
26 June 2017, Monday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Excitement is building for the 2017 Energia 24-Hour Race, which will take place on Saturday 1st July in Victoria Park, Belfast. Three Cork runners are competing this year. Colin Lane from Carrigaline Runners, Alex O’Shea from St Finbarrs and Charlie Byrd from Eagle Athletics Club are all set... Read More
22 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The four day ‘Tour de Munster’ charity cycle, which was launched by cycling legend Sean Kelly and celebrity guest Aoibhín Garrihy in the beautiful grounds of Bunratty Castle takes place from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th August, and will see over 100 amateur cyclists cycle over 600km... Read More
18 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Blackrock based local Area Representative for the Labour Party Peter Horgan has welcomed confirmation that Pairc Ui Chaoimh will open and host the All Ireland Quarter Finals. “The State investment in this project is not insignificant at €30 million and was approved by my colleague, Labour Party... Read More
16 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC return to league action after the mid-season break, as they welcome Limerick to Turner’s Cross. City have won their last four league games, since drawing 1-1 away to Galway United just over a month ago, and have 100% record at home in the league this... Read More
13 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Stepping up to the mark: Rob Heffernan and Alex Wright launch ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk in aid of Mercy Cancer Appeal On the back of their team’s recent bronze medal win at the European Race Walking Cup in the Czech Republic, race-walkers Rob Heffernan... Read More