6 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 5 year plan: Cork GAA recently unveiled an ambitious new programme of investment and commercial activity that it expects will realise over €20 million in revenue over the next 5 years The income – through commercial revenue including; Cork County Board and stadia sponsorship, concerts and stadium rental... Read More
28 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie With so many sporting activities currently on hold, Cork City Council has developed a Keep Well – Move! campaign, designed to keep Cork moving. Building on the government’s Keep Well, Keep Active programme, and supported by the ETB, Move! provides people with options to stay active despite current... Read More
25 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A reminder has been issued to registered sports clubs in Cork that the 31st December closing date for receipt of completed applications under the Texaco Support for Sport club funding initiative is now nearing. Under the scheme, Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited – the company that markets fuel in... Read More
24 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC is delighted to announce the launch of our their 2021 adidas Home Shirt in collaboration with their recently announced new official teamwear partner; McKeever Sport. The shirt features a subtle pinstripe design on the front and encompasses the club’s traditional colours – GREEN, WHITE AND... Read More
23 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sports news in brief
19 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie More Than 10 New Jobs Created for Kanturk Area Lidl Ireland is proud to announce the opening of its new store in Kanturk, Co. Cork, on Thursday 19th November. Lidl embarked on an ambitious reinvestment programme in order to futureproof its presence in the town. The retailer made... Read More
9 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Paul Sheridan, founder of Tour de Munster has been named as Novembers Cork Person of the Month. An avid cyclist himself, Paul’s work to raise funds for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (as well as others) have helped the lives of countless Cork families. This year... Read More
9 November 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “We have seen the success of the Waterford Greenway and the social and economic boost it has brought for the area” – now the same could happen in East Cork Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has welcomed the allocation of €63.5m nationally in funding for greenways in 2021.... Read More
6 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Tim Lombard has said that new funding for local sports groups will help the sector offset losses incurred and address other challenges posed by Covid-19. Senator Lombard said: “I am delighted that an unprecedented funding package of €85 million has been put in place for the... Read More
20 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: Monday 19th – Sunday 25th October 2020 Now in its fourth year, National Baby Swimming Week is a time to discover all the joys and benefits of baby swimming for babies and parents alike. 2020 especially has highlighted more than ever, the importance of keeping families safe,... Read More
12 October 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC and McKeever Sports (based in Co Armagh, Northern Ireland) have announced a new partnership deal which will see McKeever Sports supplying all of Cork City’s official playing and training gear for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. A new Home 2021 jersey along with a range... Read More
10 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce Freight Force International as the front of shirt sponsor for women’s first team. Following a raffle for the sponsorship opportunity which had over 30 entrants, Freight Force International were pulled out as the lucky winners. The draw took place live on... Read More