3 August 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Tour de Munster event, which started in 2001, raises much needed funds for Down Syndrome Ireland and other worthy charities, and runs from 8-11th August. Further info on the event can be found at tourdemunster.com. Expressway services are committed to delivering for those with additional needs across... Read More
3 August 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cycle starts and finishes at Silversprings Hotel The 24th Tour de Munster charity cycle is right around the corner and excitement is building as over 100 amateur cyclists are adding the finishing touches to their training preparations for this year’s Tour. They are gearing up to tackle an... Read More
2 August 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Dairygold Co-Op Superstores, acknowledging the importance of sport to the communities it operates in, is delighted to sponsor the 2024 Cork County Hurling Championships for the fifth year in a row. The launch event was held in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and attended by players from Clubs across... Read More
22 July 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) spent the past eight months searching for a manager to replace Stephen Kenny following his departure in November 2023. Interim boss John O’Shea has overseen things in recent months, but the FAI chose to look elsewhere for a permanent replacement for Kenny.... Read More
20 July 2024, Saturday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The atmosphere at Cork Airport in anticipation of Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final reached fever pitch at Cork Airport as employees from across the airport arrived to work today decked out in red and white. The terminal at Cork Airport has been festooned with red and... Read More
10 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Coillte, a proud supporting partner of Rowing Ireland, has commemorated the remarkable achievement of eight Irish boats qualifying for the Olympics and Paralympics by planting eight native Irish oak trees in Farran Forest Park, Co. Cork. This event comes ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 Irish Rowing Championships... Read More
9 July 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork GAA are pleased to announce the appointment of Noel Furlong as Cork U20 Hurling Manager for a two-year term. Noel has previously served as Cork Minor Hurling Manager in 2021, when guiding the team to Munster and All Ireland success. A former dual Cork Minor, he has... Read More
5 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Twenty-five Irish sports clubs to benefit from €125,000 funding initiative Names have been announced of the 25 sports clubs chosen to receive funding under this year’s 2024 Texaco Support for Sport initiative. In its fourth year, the scheme is hosted and organised by Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited, the... Read More
3 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sailing Only a couple of weeks remain until Volvo Cork Week 2024 (15th-19th July), with the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven—the world’s oldest yacht club— gearing up to welcome sailors and boats globally. This year’s event promises to be an incredible event, featuring over 120 boats and... Read More
3 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork GAA to host One Cork Dublin Golf Event at Powerscourt Golf Course Cork GAA are thrilled to announce a prestigious One Cork Dublin golf event, sponsored by Procure.ie. The classic is to take place on Thursday, August 29th at the renowned Powerscourt Golf Course in Enniskerry, Co.... Read More
3 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Club announces new first ever Sponsorship, Merchandise and Events Manager For the first time ever the club has appointed a Sponsorship, Merchandise and Events Manager. Matthew Coughlan will work alongside the Commercial Manager in building partnerships with the local business community. He will also focus on the running... Read More