21 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Open Day for Midleton walking Slub – Saturday 25 February at 1pm – at My Place Community Centre, Midleton Those with a yen to explore Ireland’s spectacular mountains, pristine lakes, rushing streams and roaring waterfalls are invited to attend the Midleton Hillwalking Club’s Open Day on Saturday 25... Read More
18 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Munster GAA are delighted to announce our intention to recruit 20 new Games Development staff. These additional positions will be based across all six counties in the Province. Munster GAA Chairperson Ger Ryan said “These new positions will help the Association grow in all six counties. Developing clubs,... Read More
15 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie International footballer chosen as January Cork Person of the Month Professional footballer, Denise O’Sullivan, has been chosen as Cork Person of the Month for January in honour of her sporting achievements on the international stage. Denise has over 98 international caps for the Republic of Ireland, and has... Read More
8 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Every year in the second half of February, Eagle AC organises the annual Tommy Ryan Memorial 5-mile road race in Carrigaline, coming up Sunday, 19th February. This is a popular race with runners in the Cork area and is often used as a fitness test coming halfway through... Read More
5 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lidl Ireland have launched the Lidl One Good Club™ programme for 2023 and are now seeking nominations from LGFA clubs in Cork. Following on from the success of the first 3 years of the programme, the retailer is excited to recruit another club in Cork to undertake the 10-week initiative. Lidl One Good Club™,... Read More
3 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kildare-based business man confirms takeover, and releases statement “As of today, Friday the 3rd of February, I am delighted to confirm that I have successfully purchased Cork City FC. This is the start of an amazing journey to build on the success of FORAS who have entrusted me... Read More
29 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Corkman just one tenth of a second behind winner in $216,000 4* Grand Prix in Florida Aga Khan Trophy hero Shane Sweetnam finished second in the $216,000 CSI4* NetJets Grand Prix at Wellington, Florida overnight. Originally from Dunmanway in West Cork, 42 year old Sweetnam, on board Namaste... Read More
26 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC can confirm that Mark O’Mahony has joined English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee. O’Mahony joined the club at Under 15 level from Carrigaline United in 2019 and progressed through the Under 15, 17 and 19 set-ups before moving into... Read More
21 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce the signing of Swedish midfielder Albin Winbo. The 25-year-old joins from Varbergs BoIS, and spent a period last season on-loan at Norwegian side Sandefjord. Speaking after putting pen to paper at the club’s training ground in Bishopstown today, Winbo said: “I... Read More
18 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s Chiedozie Ogbene to leave Rotherham United in January? Cork’s Chiedozie Ogbene could be on the move this month during football’s January transfer window, with up to three different clubs rumoured to be battling it out for the Republic of Ireland international’s signature. Ogbene currently plies his trade... Read More
12 January 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Labour Local Area Rep Peter Horgan has said that there needs to be an increase in general play areas in the southside of Cork and called on parents of young children to engage with his survey on the matter. “The pandemic brought home how important it is to... Read More
4 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Munster Rugby and the IRFU can confirm that Ben Healy will depart the province for Edinburgh Rugby at the end of the season. The province offered the 23-year-old an extended contract and made every effort to retain the services of the talented out-half. Head Coach Graham Rowntree commented,... Read More