This years ‘Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle’ takes place on Sunday 9th April 2017

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

HEALTH, NEWS, SPORT

24th February, 2017

SPORT: Cork City FC sign Alec Byrne

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

NEWS, SPORT

22nd February, 2017

SOCCER: Cork City FC sign of Christian Nanetti

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

NEWS, SPORT

17th February, 2017

SOCCER: Cork City FC retain President’s Cup by beating Dundalk

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

NEWS, SPORT

16th February, 2017

SOCCER: Cork City FC launch new home jersey for 2017 season

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

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, SPORT

5th February, 2017

BASKETBALL: Glanmire break 100 points in comprehensive win over Meteors in Cork

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

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, SPORT

31st January, 2017

Cork Hurling Captain and Glen Rovers player Stephen McDonnell collects Brand Ambassador car

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.

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT

21st January, 2017

ROWING: O’Donovan Brothers jointly win ‘Cork Person of the Year’ title

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

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

21st January, 2017

MOTORSPORT: Quality Hotel Clonakilty West Cork Rally 2017

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

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, SPORT

19th January, 2017

SOCCER: John Kavanagh signs with Cork City FC

19 January 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce that John Kavanagh has signed a new contract with the club. The 22 year old came back into the side at the tail end of last season after a serious injury, and he said that experience has made him hungry... Read More

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15th January, 2017

BASKETBALL: UCC Demons forced to regroup after loss to Swords

15 January 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Singleton SuperValu Brunell are celebrating their second win of this year’s Women’s Super League this weekend after they overcame Courtyard Liffey Celtics 63-55 in Parochial Hall on Sunday. Despite being 15 points down at half time, Brunell dug deep to show a tenacity and determination in the... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT

8th January, 2017

BASKETBALL: Hula Hoops Cup semi-finals – Day 3 – Neptune Stadium and Parochial Hall, Cork

8 January 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork crowd were on their feet this morning in Neptune Stadium as the hosts completed a historic treble of semi-final wins to continue their journey of dreams to the Hula Hoops National Cup finals. Indeed theirs is a story that has been one of the main... Read More

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