PHOTOS: Ocean to City boat race

4 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Good fun yesterday in the sunshine The ‘Ocean to City’ also known as ‘An Rás Mór’ has become Ireland’s largest rowing and paddling race. It’s also the flagship event of Cork Harbour Festival each year. The first race took place during Cork Cities 2005 European Culture year. Now,... Read More

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4th June, 2023

SPORTS: Podium Finish for Irish Eventing Team in Cork Nations Cup

4 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie EQUESTRIAN NEWS: Ireland claimed team and individual third place in the FEI 4* Nations Cup in Millstreet The Irish Senior Eventing team claimed third place at the FEI CCIO4*-S Nations Cup in Millstreet, Co. Cork this afternoon, Sunday 4th of June. Following the first two days of dressage Ireland... Read More

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31st May, 2023

SOCCER: Where do Cork’s allegiances lie for the UCL final?

31 May 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Soccer The biggest game in soccer is set firmly on the schedule, Manchester City will face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final. Pep Guardiola’s side is looking to secure their maiden triumph, meanwhile, Inter are aiming to extend their existing European pedigree. The fixture will be... Read More

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29th May, 2023

Irish sports fans set for a summer of top-class action

29 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sport Sports fans in Ireland are set for a treat this summer, with the upcoming schedule packed with a host of top-class events. Football features heavily over the next few weeks, before horse racing takes centre stage with several major meetings due to be staged. Read on as... Read More

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28th May, 2023

Permanent tsb to promote Paralympics at MTU Sports Arena, Bishopstown

28 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Paralympics Ireland Hosts It’s Second Event in Cork Aimed to Give Sportspeople with a Disability the Opportunity to Discover their Paralympic Potential Paralympics Ireland are excited to bring their permanent tsb NextGen athlete recruitment campaign to the MTU Arena sports centre at Munster Technical University on May 28th,... Read More

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25th May, 2023

SPORT: Cork City Marathon registrations jump 20%

25 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Finishers of this year’s events will receive wooden medals The organisers of Cork City Marathon today announced that registrations for their events are already up 20% on last year’s figure. Time is running out for anyone still considering taking part, as ticket sales will close at midnight next... Read More

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23rd May, 2023

Leading Irish Contenders for This Year’s Oaks

23 May 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment/Sport The Oaks at Epsom is the leading British Classic for fillies in horse racing. The race has been dominated by Irish-trained horses in recent years, as six of the last eight renewals have been won by runners from Ireland. Here is a look at the leading contenders... Read More

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22nd May, 2023

Munster Travel to Cape Town

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

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20th May, 2023

O’Connor encourages sports clubs to avail of funding through Sports Energy Support Scheme

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

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18th May, 2023

SPORT: Charity ‘Crann Centre’ gears up for 3rd annual fundraiser with support of Cork City FC

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

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8th May, 2023

Corkman is first Irish horse rider to place in top three at five-star event since 1983

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

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5th May, 2023

SPORT: Club football skills development programme

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

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