13 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork footballer Brian Hurley was in Croke Park last week to help launch a major new partnership between the RNLI and the GAA aimed at reducing the number of people who lose their lives though drowning in Ireland. Each year an average of 28 people drown accidentally... Read More
10 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When and where: 8pm tonight @ United Park Cork City travel to Drogheda United, as they look to make it three wins from three in the league this season. Both sides have two wins from two in the league so far, with City having beaten Finn Harps (away,... Read More
2 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Prize won thanks to Heineken Rugby Club on TV3’s ‘Clubhouse’ Show Ian Collins was the delighted rugby fan who won an all-expenses paid trip to Edinburgh for the Champions Cup final in May. He won the prize live on TV3’s ‘Clubhouse’ show last Tuesday, February 21st, as comedian... Read More
28 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This year’s Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle takes place on Sunday, April 9th and will raise funds for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, five Cork City and County Lions Clubs, and Camden Fort Meagher Restoration. As well as new routes around Cork Harbour, this year’s Fort 2... Read More
24 February 2107 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce that Alec Byrne has signed his first professional contract with the club. Speaking to CorkCityFC.ie, Byrne said: “I am delighted and honoured to sign a professional contract with Cork City FC. It was a huge step for me to go from... Read More
22 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are pleased to confirm the signing of Christian Nanetti. The 25-year-old attacker began his career at Queens Park Rangers, and most recently lined out for Welling United. Speaking after the Italian’s international clearance was confirmed, City boss John Caulfield said: “Christian came to us... Read More
17 February 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City won the President’s Cup for a second year in succession beating SSE Airtricity League champions Dundalk 3-0 in front of 3,140 in Turners Cross. In an enthralling first 45 minutes, it was the visitors who had the first opportunity. Patrick McEleney’s precise through ball found Ciaran... Read More
16 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC have launched their new home jersey for the 2017 season. The new two-tone green jersey has been created through Teamwear Ireland in conjunction with Nike UK & Ireland. It will be worn for the first time in this Friday’s President’s Cup clash with Dundalk FC... Read More
5 February 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ambassador UCC Glanmire got back to winning ways in the League with aplomb at the weekend as they broke the 100-point mark to storm home to a 102-46 point victory over Meteors at home in Cork on Saturday evening. Glanmire – who took home their fourth Hula Hoops... Read More
31 January 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Being a brand ambassador means to endorse a product or service. It is common among celebrities and sports people. In recent years The ‘Cogans of Carrigaline’ Toyota Dealership have had a close relationship with Cork GAA.
21 Janaury 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie West Cork’s famous brothers have won another titel prestgious title of ‘Cork Persons of the Year’. Skibbereen based 2016 Olympic medal winners Gary and Paul O’Donovan received the title at todays gala awards luncheon in Rochestown Park Hotel Cork. The Mayor of Cork County Seamus McGrath and Lord Mayor of... Read More
21 January 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The 39th running of the Quality Hotel Clonakilty West Cork Rally will take place on 18th & 19th March 2017 with Greg McCarthy as Clerk of the Course for a third year. The club are delighted to have the Quality Hotel back as title sponsors and is... Read More