Racing preview – Listed action at Cork on Tuesday

27 September 2021, Monday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Racecourse will host a competitive eight-race card on Tuesday afternoon. The action at the track gets underway at 1.15pm and concludes at 5.10pm. The ground at Cork is currently Yielding, Good to Yielding in places and there are showers forecast throughout racing. We have previewed the... Read More

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24th September, 2021

Olympic heroes call on students to row in behind Covid research project @PaulO_Donovan

24 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Two of Ireland’s Olympic heroes have called on their fellow students to row in behind new research that will see UCC students and staff engage in a new Covid-19 rapid testing project. With students returning to UCC’s campus this month, UCC’s Olympic medal winning rowers Paul O’Donovan and... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS, SPORT

17th September, 2021

SAILING: Proposals for #Cork to host the @AmericasCup yacht race would have HUGE economic benefits

17 September 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Proposals for Cork to host the 2024 America’s Cup yacht race would have huge economic benefits for the country as well as a transformative effect on both the harbour and wider area, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy David Stanton, who represents Cork East, said he hopes... Read More

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11th September, 2021

Community Award for Cork LGBT+ Running Club

11 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Frontrunners Cork has been chosen as “The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award” winner for June. The club provides a safe space for runners within the LGBT+ community to meet and run. Frontrunners Cork was established in September 2018 and is part of Cork’s Gay Project. The club... Read More

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9th September, 2021

Best Irish Jockeys In Racing History

9 September 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie When it comes to great Irish jockeys, the list could and arguably should be rather exhaustive. However, there are great jockeys and then there are truly great jockeys and in no particular order here are the very best racers that our nation has produced over the years. Ruby... Read More

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8th September, 2021

THE POLITICS OF SPORT & TOURISM: America’s Cup Yacht Race would boost Irish tourism, but would there be a downside?

8 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Harbour is the 2nd largest natural harbour in the world (after Sydney) – Cork is hotly tipped to be announced as the host of the 2024 America’s Cup – excitement is building in the maritime and tourism communities – but a Socialist TD is asking for Cost... Read More

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8th September, 2021

Bishopstown Credit Union becomes Bishopstown GAA’s Main Sponsor

8 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bishopstown Credit Union are to become the main sponsor of Bishoptown GAA club. The partnership will see Bishopstown Credit Union’s logo proudly displayed on the club’s team jerseys. There is a long connection between Bishopstown Credit Union and the club. Speaking at the recent launch, Philip Hosford CEO... Read More

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1st September, 2021

PARALYMPICS: Corkborn Pat O’Leary to compete in the KL3 and VL3 heats at Tokyo 2020

1 September 2021, Wednesday By Cliona Foley news@TheCork.ie “I don’t think it should be put up on any other pedestal. It’s just sport.” said the Corkborn Pat O’Leary, who now lives in Galway Pat O’Leary will compete in the KL3 and VL3 heats on Thursday at 2pm and 3:30pm Irish time As a scientist and... Read More

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27th August, 2021

TONIGHTS SOCCER: Cork City FC vs St. Pat’s

27 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City are back in Extra.ie FAI Cup action on tonight, as they welcome St. Patrick’s Athletic to Turner’s Cross City will be looking to progress past a Premier Division side for the second time this season, having knocked out Sligo Rovers in the First Round thanks to... Read More

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25th August, 2021

SOCCCER: Cian Coleman & Cian Murphy sign new contracts at Cork City FC

25 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce that Cian Coleman and Cian Murphy have put pen to paper on new deals at the club, which will see them continue as City players for the 2022 season. The pair have been two of City’s most consistent performers this season,... Read More

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24th August, 2021

GOLF: @CopeFoundation 25th annual Golf Classic took place last weekend @MonkstownGC

24 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Keen golfers joined people of all abilities for Cope Foundation’s 25th annual Golf Classic, sponsored by O’Flynn Exhams Solicitors. The event took place last Thursday 19th and Friday 20th of August at Monkstown Golf Club This fundraiser generates much-needed funds for Cope Foundation, the organisation supporting people with... Read More

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22nd August, 2021

SOCCER: Cork City vs Athlone Town Predictions

22 August 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie 6 games without a loss, and according to rowdie.co.uk there is almost 80% chance to extend it to 7. On September 3rd Cork City is expected to be the top dog in a home game against their “First Division’s table neighbours” from Athlone Town. Looking at the head... Read More

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