13 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie European football returns to Turner’s Cross, as Cork City welcome AEK Larnaca to Leeside tonight City come into the game on the back of a 1-0 league win over St. Pat’s last Sunday, and last Thursday, they recorded a 4-2 win over Levadia Tallinn to set up... Read More
13 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC have confirmed that Conor McCarthy has signed his first professional contract with the club. McCarthy who joined the club’s underage set-up from Blarney United said: “I am delighted to sign a professional contract with Cork City. This has been the aim from when I... Read More
8 July 2017, Saturday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie It’s a return to league action for Cork City on Sunday, as they welcome St. Patrick’s Athletic to Turner’s Cross, kick-off 2 pm. City come into the game on the back of a 4-2 win over Levadia Tallinn last Thursday, while the visitors’ last league outing was... Read More
6 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry this morning said that if Ireland’s bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup is successful then ticket prices must be affordable and the matches must be shown free to air. He also said that hosting the event would have... Read More
5 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie They named a road tunnel after him in Cork – The Jack Lynch Tunnel – ensuring that his name lives on in popular culture, now you can learn more about the man and his sporting and political career. The life, times and exploits of former Taoiseach, Fianna... Read More
4 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An epic charity challenge kicked off in Donegal Town by legendary Ireland soccer goalkeeper, Packie Bonner on Thursday, 22nd June is coming to Cork on Tuesday, 11th July. Kerry man Shane Finn is running 24 marathons in 24 consecutive days to raise €100,000 for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland... Read More
2 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, said we need to improve access and opportunity for women’s sport in Ireland via a new National Strategy for Woman in Sport aimed at increasing recognition, funding and participation. “I am a passionate advocate of sport; aside from the enjoyment... Read More
1 July 2017 By Elaine Muprhy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City WFC return to Continental Tyres Women’s National League action after the summer break as they travel to Greenogue to face the current league leaders Peamount United today with a 6pm kick off. City who have had a four week break since their 5-0 win over Kilkenny... Read More
1 July 2017, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Heineken Ireland has been announced as partner of the newly developed Páirc Uí Chaoimh which will open as a multi-purpose facility providing sporting and music entertainment for the citizens of Cork and Ireland. The new state-of-the-art stadium has a capacity of 45,000 and will include world... Read More
1 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC have confirmed that Kevin O’Connor will join Preston North End at the end of July. The defender will join club mate Seanie Maguire in signing for the English Championship side, after the two clubs agreed terms for the move. O’Connor has made almost 70 league... Read More
29 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Tony Fitzgerald has congratulated fellow Knocknaheeny neighbour Leevale’s Mark Carroll on being named director of track & field and cross country at Drake University in Iowa, USA. The director of athletics for Drake University, Sandy Hatfield Clubb made the announcement earlier... Read More
29 June 2017, Thursday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City return to Europa League action tonight, as they face Levadia Tallinn in Pärnu. The game kicks off at 4.30 pm (Irish time) and will be broadcast live by eir Sports. City go into the game on the back of two wins since returning from... Read More
