8 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Every year in the second half of February, Eagle AC organises the annual Tommy Ryan Memorial 5-mile road race in Carrigaline, coming up Sunday, 19th February. This is a popular race with runners in the Cork area and is often used as a fitness test coming halfway through... Read More
5 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lidl Ireland have launched the Lidl One Good Club™ programme for 2023 and are now seeking nominations from LGFA clubs in Cork. Following on from the success of the first 3 years of the programme, the retailer is excited to recruit another club in Cork to undertake the 10-week initiative. Lidl One Good Club™,... Read More
3 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kildare-based business man confirms takeover, and releases statement “As of today, Friday the 3rd of February, I am delighted to confirm that I have successfully purchased Cork City FC. This is the start of an amazing journey to build on the success of FORAS who have entrusted me... Read More
29 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Corkman just one tenth of a second behind winner in $216,000 4* Grand Prix in Florida Aga Khan Trophy hero Shane Sweetnam finished second in the $216,000 CSI4* NetJets Grand Prix at Wellington, Florida overnight. Originally from Dunmanway in West Cork, 42 year old Sweetnam, on board Namaste... Read More
26 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC can confirm that Mark O’Mahony has joined English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee. O’Mahony joined the club at Under 15 level from Carrigaline United in 2019 and progressed through the Under 15, 17 and 19 set-ups before moving into... Read More
21 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce the signing of Swedish midfielder Albin Winbo. The 25-year-old joins from Varbergs BoIS, and spent a period last season on-loan at Norwegian side Sandefjord. Speaking after putting pen to paper at the club’s training ground in Bishopstown today, Winbo said: “I... Read More
18 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s Chiedozie Ogbene to leave Rotherham United in January? Cork’s Chiedozie Ogbene could be on the move this month during football’s January transfer window, with up to three different clubs rumoured to be battling it out for the Republic of Ireland international’s signature. Ogbene currently plies his trade... Read More
12 January 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Labour Local Area Rep Peter Horgan has said that there needs to be an increase in general play areas in the southside of Cork and called on parents of young children to engage with his survey on the matter. “The pandemic brought home how important it is to... Read More
4 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Munster Rugby and the IRFU can confirm that Ben Healy will depart the province for Edinburgh Rugby at the end of the season. The province offered the 23-year-old an extended contract and made every effort to retain the services of the talented out-half. Head Coach Graham Rowntree commented,... Read More
7 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Charlie McCarthy is regarded as one of the greatest Cork hurlers of his era. This month he received a lifetime sporting achievement award by being named December Cork Person of the Month. His name now goes forward for possible selection as Cork Person of the Year at a... Read More
29 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Patrick Campbell brought smiles to the faces of the team members at the Cork International Hotel when he made a special appearance following Munster’s historic win over South Africa at Páirc Uí Chaoimh The Rochestown native swapped his Munster red for his Ireland green when he presented Eoghan... Read More
29 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Boxing Tommy Hyde will finally make his debut as a professional boxer this week in America. The popular light heavyweight puncher will box on Thursday night in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, ending a long period on the sidelines. The maiden outing will cap off a frustrating year for... Read More