31 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork South West TD, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has said that the Government must press home Ireland’s recent success in international rowing with a renewed, and enlarged, financial support package. “Last weekend’s success for members of Skibbereen Rowing Club at the European Championships is further evidence of the capacity... Read More
29 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The legendary Munster and Irish second row forward, Donncha O’Callaghan has been announced as May’s ‘Cork Person of the Month’. Donncha’s love of sport, and specifically rugby, started during his school days in Cork at Christian Brothers’ College and later at Highfield Rugby Club. Such was his... Read More
29 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The National Lottery today congratulated the Irish rowing team on its spectacular success at the European Rowing Championships in the Czech Republic at the weekend. National Lottery funding helped build the National Rowing Centre in Skibbereen, and to purchase boats and equipment. The investment has contributed to... Read More
28 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Women’s FC enter the Continental Tyre’s Women’s League Cup Competitiontoday as they travel to face Kilkenny United WFC at United Park in Thomastown with a kick off at 2pm. This is Cork City WFC’s final game before the summer break and they will hope to... Read More
26 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City head into their third game in seven days when they face Shamrock Rovers at Turner’s Cross tonight. The Leesiders extended their unbeaten run in the league to 15 games and come into this fixture against Shamrock Rovers on the back of a comfortable 5-0 victory... Read More
25 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie O’Donovan Brothers 4/1 to Pull Like A Dog And Win France 5/4 to dethrone Ireland in Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls This weekend sees Gary and Paul O’Donovan bid to retain their European lightweight double sculls title in the Czech Republic. The Cork brothers are 4/1 to win gold... Read More
25 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: ‘Climb to Remember’ Why: To remember loved ones and support The Mercy Hospital Foundation When: Sunday, June 11th Where: The Galtee Mountains The annual charity ‘Climb to Remember’ takes place on Sunday, June 11th and will see people from all over Munster rise to the challenge... Read More
24 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork University Hospital Cardiac Unit was the big winner with approximately €14,000 raised at the 20th Annual Charity Golf Classic held at the Old Head of Kinsale Golf Links last week. With two best scores to count on each hole, the winning team from Dunnes Stores with... Read More
21 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tipperary eased to 10/3 to retain Liam MacCarthy Cup Following their 2-27 to 1-26 victory over reigning All Ireland champions Tipperary in the Munster SHC quarter-final, Cork are now 3/1 from 14/1 to win the Munster SHC for a 52nd time. The Rebels who will play Waterford... Read More
21 May 2017, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City WFC’s winning streak came to an end at the hands of Shelbourne LFC as they lost out 2-4 in the Continental Tyres Women’s National League on Saturday in Bishopstown. City had gotten off to a dream start as on the fifth minute good work on the... Read More
19 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City welcome Drogheda United to Turner’s Cross on Friday night. City go into their 14th game of the season having extended their unbeaten run to 13 games last Friday against Galway United. The Leesiders come into this home game versus Drogheda United on the back of... Read More
18 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie For the third year in a row, Fota Island Resort is bringing a taste of the Majors to Cork with a themed series of events for golfers to enjoy over the course of the next three Majors competitions. Fota Island Resort will host Open Singles competitions on the... Read More