3 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Four Grand Slams make up the peak of the tennis calendar, but they are not interchangeable. Each has its own surface, its own culture, and its own set of demands that rewards different types of players. Wimbledon, which runs from 29 June to 12 July this year,... Read More
28 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment / Soccer A World Cup squad can look perfect in May and fragile by July. One injury, one bad tactical choice or one exhausted midfielder can change the whole picture. Still, before every major tournament, the same question appears: who has the strongest group on paper? Ahead... Read More
22 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie There cannot be many summers in recent memory that have offered this much to follow across this many codes at once. Usually there is a quiet stretch somewhere, a few weeks where the inter-county calendar has gone still and you are relying on club fixtures to fill the... Read More
21 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Soccer It’s a feeling that’s become all too familiar for sports fans and bettors lately. You lock in your lineup or place your bet, thinking you’re set—then, right after everything’s final, news breaks that a key player is unexpectedly out or hurt. This wave of late-breaking injuries doesn’t... Read More
18 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The main tournament of the year, featuring 48 teams, kicks off this June. The best Premier League players will lead their national teams in the fight for the prestigious trophy and treat fans to some spectacular football. Especially for you, 1xBet Ireland has made a list of Premier... Read More
13 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel is the sponsor for this year’s event, taking place on May 15th Excitement is building ahead of the Cork Indoor Sports Awards 2026, which will be held at the Metropole Hotel on May 15th. Now in its 63rd year, the awards recognise the achievements of... Read More
9 May 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Sports Partnership, Cork City Council and Cork County Council are delighted to launch the #BikeWeekCork 2026 programme of public events. From 9–17 May, communities across Cork City and County will come together to celebrate cycling in all its forms. Bike Week Cork 2026 features a packed schedule... Read More
1 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tennis News The Unio Wealth Management Munster Senior Open (12th to 23rd May) is a tournament which is a longstanding highlight of the Irish tennis calendar, and this year is fully subscribed across the event bands, a positive sign for the continued strength for tennis in the region.... Read More
1 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Image Source The 2026 Formula 1 season continues to deliver a dynamic blend of technological evolution, strategic depth, and competitive unpredictability. As teams push performance limits across a diverse calendar of circuits, betting markets have become increasingly responsive to a wide range of variables. From car development... Read More
29 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC can confirm that Liam Kearney has been appointed as Director of Football with the club. Kearney moves into the role having served as the club’s Head of Academy since January 2021. He has also spent time as a first team coach at Cork City and... Read More
20 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Registration is now open for Stroke For Stroke which takes place in August Cork Stroke Support (CSS) is inviting people to tee off this summer for the charity’s annual golf classic. Stroke For Stroke was first established in 2018 to help raise funds and awareness for the organisation,... Read More
7 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Historic hotel is confirmed as official partner of the Cork school’s rugby community The Metropole Hotel has been confirmed as an official partner of the rugby programme at Christian Brothers College Cork, which will help to further support students both on and off the field. The collaboration of... Read More