CORK GAA: Dr Con Murphy thanked for his 40+ year work with teams
20 January 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie
PREVIEW: Hula Hoops National Cup semi-finals take centre stage in Cork this weekend
11 January 2019, Friday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Hula Hoops National Cup semi-finals take centre stage in Cork this weekend The Hula Hoops National Cup semi finals will take centre stage in Cork this weekend with 20 thrilling clashes taking place across the three days at Neptune Stadium and the Mardyke Arena UCC. The women’s […]
What’s an Armadillo, and why are they appearing on Roads?
12 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour Party Local Area Representative Peter Horgan has called for Cork City & County Councils to explore the use of armadillos for cycleways that are not protected in the city and county. “Dublin City Council has started the process of utilising these armadillos which appear to be an […]
SOCCER: Michael O’Flynn named as ‘Cork Person of the Month’ in recognition of Liam Miller tribute match organisation
11 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The December Cork Person of the Month is well-known Property Developer Michael O’Flynn, who chaired the Liam Miller tribute organising committee that raised €1.5 million. Michael O’Flynn said he was delighted to accept the award on behalf of the whole organising committee and especially on behalf of the […]
SOCCER: Damien Delaney leaves Cork City FC
6 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City FC wish to confirm that Damien Delaney and the club have agreed to the mutual cancellation of his contract with the club. The former Republic of Ireland international returned to the club in July after nearly 20 years in the English leagues, with his final six […]
BASKETBALL: Liffey Celtics top the table while Templeogue get back to winning ways in style
19 November 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Courtyard Liffey Celtics now reign supreme at the top of the Women’s Super League table after they came out 55-50-point winners over Ambassador UCC Glanmire. Both teams went into the contest unbeaten, but Liffey stood firm in the face of a late Glanmire comeback to hold out to […]
Sanita Puspure, World Champion Rower Honoured with Cork Person of the Month Award
13 November 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sanita Puspure has been presented with a Cork Person of the Month Award marking her achievement in the World Rowing Championship. Gold medallist and Ballincollig resident Sanita recently blitzed the opposition at the world single sculls final in Bulgaria. Overcoming a host of obstacles to achieve her gold […]
BASKETBALL: UCC Demons back on track after massive 74-71 win at home to Templeogue
4 November 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There were plenty of upsets to go around in a busy weekend in the Men’s Super League this Sunday. Maree did well to hold off a strong UCD Marian, handing them their third loss of the season with an 81-73 victory at home. Sean Sellers was exceptional once […]
SOCCER: Liam Miller tribute match and entertainment raises €1.5m
31 October 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie €1m has been put into a Trust for Liam Miller’s family €250k will be donated to Marymount Hospice, Cork, where Liam received end of life care €100k will be donated to The Jack O’Driscoll Fund* €35k will be donated to Mercy University Hospital Foundation €35k will be donated […]
TONIGHTS SOCCER: Cork City FC v Limerick at Turners Cross – Match Preview
12 October 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fresh from booking their place in a fourth consecutive FAI Cup Final, Cork City welcome near neighbours Limerick to Turner’s Cross on Friday night. A superb first half performance saw City defeat Bohemians two-one in Monday’s replay, and they come into the game on the back of three […]