24 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Corks 30th championship win confirmed them as the competitions most successful team. Yesterday, Cork City Council held a Civic Reception to celebrate the achievements of the Cork Senior Camogie team. The team enjoyed continued success in 2024, securing their 30th All-Ireland Senior title and reaffirming their place as the... Read More
21 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Visit Cork have announced the Old Head Golf Links, Kinsale, as the winner of the Visit Cork 2024 Green Award. The awards programme was established in 2020 to encourage and reward businesses in the tourism sector across the county that demonstrate a commitment to operating sustainably. Applications were... Read More
15 January 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Munster Technological University (MTU), in collaboration with MTU Lions Athletic Club, and Cork Sports Partnership kicks off its sport seminar series, presented by Dr. Ed Coughlan, focusing on “Developing World Class Training Environments on Wednesday, January 15th. The seminar series, first kicked off in August, aims to share... Read More
11 January 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Sport Orlaith and Jack Cahalane were recently announced as recipients of the Clearstream GAA scholarship awards for their sporting achievements in MTU Cork. Part of the famous GAA sporting dynasty that is the Cahalane family. Orlaith and Jack both study Coaching Science & Sports Pedagogy and are the... Read More
3 January 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Annual Awards The Cork Person of the Year Award for 2024 will be announced at its annual Gala Awards Lunch on January 24th, 2025 at The Metropole Hotel, Cork. The 32nd annual award again honours individuals and groups who have made exceptional contributions to Cork, Ireland, and beyond.... Read More
18 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Full Midleton Youghal Greenway to Open to Cyclists and Walkers Cork County Council has announced that the second and final phase of the Midleton Youghal Greenway will open to the public on Thursday, the 19th of December. The new section which extends from Mogeely through Killeagh to Youghal... Read More
15 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Earlier this month Cobh Ramblers FC announced the grand opening of its new official retail shop located at 16 Roger casement Square Cobh P24 XC99, a milestone in the club’s continued growth and connection with fans and the community. The shop opened its doors today Wednesday, December 4,... Read More
9 December 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce two-year contract extensions for Gavin Coombes and Shane Daly. Skibbereen man Coombes has scored an impressive 47 tries in 106 Munster appearances since making his debut against Cheetahs in 2018. Coombes, who turns 27 this week, earned two Ireland... Read More
5 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kearys Motor Group has renewed its title sponsorship of Cork Camogie, for a further three years from 2025-2027 inclusive. This significant sponsorship includes branding rights for Cork county camogie teams, plus an additional investment by Kearys in the sponsorship activation. Since becoming title sponsors in 2022, Kearys Motor... Read More
13 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Entertainment/Sport A 3rd Date has been added due to demand – 9th July 2025 – in the “An evening with Roy Keane in conversation with Roddy Doyle” series. It’s part of the Live at the Marquee programme, organised by aikenpromotions.com 7th & 8th July sold out quickly. Tickets... Read More
6 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Sports Partnership are delighted to announce that funding has been secured through the Sport Ireland Dormant Account Fund for the development of a Community Sports Hub for Kinsale and surrounding areas. The fund will ensure a commitment of nearly €260,000 over five years for the development of... Read More
31 October 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie If there’s one thing the Irish love more than a pint of Guinness, it’s sport. From Gaelic football and hurling, to the international success of Conor McGregor in the UFC, the Emerald Isle boasts a sporting culture unlike many others. One discipline in which the Irish have found unprecedented success in... Read More