30 March 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale Rugby Football Club is delighted to announce the return of the Heineken Kinsale Rugby Sevens event for its 36th year this coming May bank holiday weekend – May 4th & 5th. At a gala event at the Kinsale Hotel and Spa on Thursday, March 21, Ireland and... Read More
18 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Credit Unions have announced the appointment of Reece Ademola as their new brand ambassador. Standing tall at 6 foot 9, Reece Ademola is not only a towering figure but also a determined athlete with a singular dream – to represent Ireland at the Olympics in Paris. Speaking... Read More
17 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Saturday stages of the 2024 Clonakilty Park Hotel West Cork Rally proved some of the most challenging ever experienced on this iconic event. After the fine spring weather of the previous day, it was a damp and extremely foggy start to day 2, as the crews headed... Read More
5 March 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Latest figures show over 1,000 short-term lettings in Cork, vs just 139 homes for rental Nationally, 18,000 short-term lets available, with only 2,000 rentals according to housing expert Lorcan Sirr Green Party MEP for Ireland South, Grace O’Sullivan, has called for EU action to tackle the abuse of short-term... Read More
4 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie RedFM confirm an additional three years as title sponsor as the Cork Club Hurling Leagues commence Cork Chairperson, Pat Horgan was joined by Gráinne Murnane, Sales Director at Red FM, at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh recently to mark the commencement of this year’s Red FM Club Hurling Leagues.... Read More
2 March 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Rugby As Ireland gears up for their Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham on March 9, anticipation is high for what could be a defining match in their campaign for back-to-back Grand Slams. The Irish squad, under the firm hand of Andy Farrell, has shown formidable form,... Read More
13 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Kearys Motor Group launched its third season as title sponsors of Cork Camogie, one of the largest sponsorships in women’s sport. Kearys also announced the extension of Kearys Motor Group’s partnership with Cork GAA, supplying 6 kit vans across senior, minor and under20 hurling and football for a... Read More
9 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Kieran McCarthy hosted a civic reception for Cork City FC, to mark their 40th anniversary Ten years ago, when the club celebrated its 30th anniversary, it became the first League of Ireland club from the city to do so, so to reach 40... Read More
7 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie It’s rarely dull in the Championship and with a handful of former Premier League clubs pushing for a return to the top flight, there’s plenty of interest in the English second tier. Leicester City have been the ones to catch for most of the season but, with the... Read More
2 February 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kevin O’Driscoll, a volunteer who dedicated a life-time of service to working with athletes in Carrigaline, has been honoured with the latest Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award. Kevin has been an active member of the Carrigaline GAA club for 40 years. During his time with the club,... Read More
31 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Reece Ademola (Leevale A.C.) has extended his own Irish U23 Indoor Long Jump record last evening in the Czech Republic. Competing at the World Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Ostrava, the 20-year-old from Cork finished third with a massive opening round leap of 7.93m. The performance adds 7cm... Read More
14 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This collaboration comes as PepsiCo celebrates its 50th year in Cork and Ireland, having established the Little Island site in 1974 This week Cork GAA and PepsiCo announced their official Positive Action partnership. Through the partnership, Cork GAA, Páirc Uí Chaoimh and PepsiCo will aim to serve and... Read More