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
21 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In schools throughout Munster, boys and girls are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Munster hurling and football Championships for it also heralds the start of the Munster GAA Primary Game. Championship days in Munster, hurling or football, would not be complete without the exhibition games provided by... Read More
15 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sam Boswell from bookmakers BetVictor filled us in on how the punters conquered day one and how things look at the start of day two of the Cheltenham Festival. “Day one of the Cheltenham Festival saw a significant win for punters, with four favourites obliging. This included the... Read More
14 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It was a positive start for team Ireland on Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival but it wasn’t the well-backed Facile Vega (9/4f) that prevailed as the winner. The Willie Mullins trained star could only manage second place in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle after a tremendous effort from... Read More
14 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment/Sport The time has come. It is something that none of us wanted. Novak Djokovic is still going strong, but Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are coming to an end. The sad thing is that Roger Federer did not really get to say goodbye. He was not able... Read More
9 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Motorsport this St Patricks Day Bank Holiday near Clonakilty The 43rd Clonakilty Park Hotel West Cork Rally is just over a week away and the entry list has revealed a very exciting line up of drivers and machinery. The main field is oversubscribed with over 190 crews listed,... Read More
