Speculation over the future of Conor Counihan's position at the helm of the county senior football team continues, with a county board meeting expected to discuss the matter on Tuesday. It was reported this week that the Cork manager is to commit another 12 months to the football team, which he has overseen since February 2008. Counihan took over the post from Teddy Holland, after a...
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With the evenings getting shorter on the field, camogie activities are getting few and far between. With this in mind, the county board has organised an event In aid of their Dressing Rooms Development fund next month. A Monster Fundraising Table Quiz will place at the Rochestown Park Hotel on Thursday, October 18th starting at 8.30pm. Admission is €50 for a team of four.
An “inspirational” performance for Bishopstown earned Patrick ‘Pa’ Cronin a prestigious Reardens GAA Award and his club a place in their first Cork County senior hurling final. The midfielder was named this week after his “superb and inspirational performances” for his club in their win over Ballymartle last weekend, scoring 11 points for his team...
Mini rugby fans could see their sporting heroes visit their school this year. As the official formal wear partners of the Munster Rugby team, Brown Thomas is organising a primary schools competition, which will offer two children a chance for three Munster rugby players to visit their school. Open to kids aged between six and 12 years of age, a video competition- under parental...
A Midleton father of two will be competing in Mr Ireland 2012 this weekend, hoping for the same success as witnessed last year. Jim Benskin is in Class 2 of the NABBA (National Amateur Body Building Association) competition this Sunday at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin, after winning Mr Ireland novice class last year. Benskin, who has worked with Keary's Motor Group for the last 17 years,...
-Doneraile golfers set sights on 2013
The Munster golfing champions are now focusing their efforts on achieving similar success next year. The Doneraile Golf Club team, who lost out last week to the students of NUI Maynooth in the semi-finals of the Barton Shield at Kinsale Gold Club, plan to use the defeat to move forward.
"We came up with full...
Hundreds of bikers from across Cork are expected to take part in a 100km scenic charity event to raise funds for a local cancer support service. The challenge, which is one of the last runs of this year, will see the group leave from the gates of Marian Hall, Ballinhassig, at 12noon on Sunday, October 14th, before travelling onto West Cork, taking in the Old Head of Kinsale,...
Add some zing to an autumn outfit with a cheery pair of coral peep-toe boots, €34.99, Korky's.
Shane Russell, chairman, Whitegate Rowing Club, providing the commentary at a Whitegate regatta. Picture: Austin Cleary
Interest in Whitegate Rowing Club is on the increase since the club returned from the All Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships at Courtmacsherry with a haul of 21 medals.
Over the past fortnight, there have been dozens of calls from people interested...
Cork City FC’s first team are bound for Dublin this evening, Friday, for an Airtricity League Premier Division match against Bohemians at Dalymount.
City are currently fifth in the league on 31 points, behind Shamrock Rovers (40), St Patrick’s Athletic (45), Drogheda United (47) and Sligo Rovers, who top the table with 53 points.
The Under-19s, meanwhile, who...
Reardens GAA Player of the Quarter Final round of the Cork SHC, Ian Jones (centre), with Paul Montgomery of Reardens and Fergal Ryan.
A key dual-code figure in Bishoptown GAA’s bid for club silverware returns from his Master’s studies in strength and conditioning at Middlesex University to join the club for the fourth round football championship...
Pictured at the award function were (back row from left): Frank Murphy, secretary, Cork GAA County Board; Mick Goulding, video photographer; George Hatchell, photographer; Ger Manley, Compu b; Roger Ryan, PRO; Allan Russell, registrar; and Liam Meaney, coach; with (front) Jim O’Brien and club secretary Marie O’Brien.
Blackrock Hurling Club is the latest...
Ballymaloe House prepares for cricket demonstrations and kite surfing next Thursday.
East Cork Cricket Club members are among the local sporting stars at an event in Ballymaloe House next Thursday, September 27th, which explores the sports and culinary links between Margaret River in Western Australia, and Shanagarry/Ballycotton Bay.
During the afternoon, East Cork...
In an administrative shake-up announced at the Cork GAA county board meeting this week, Frank Murphy is to retain his position as Cork GAA Secretary, with primary focus on the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh,
However, in a new departure, an administrator will be appointed, starting next February, to absorb many of Murphy’s current responsibilities.
It...
Cork’s potential for adventure tourism will be flagged at a global conference in Switzerland next month, with two local businesses joining the Irish delegation to the event.
Skibbereen-based Atlantic Sea Kayaking and Cobh’s Bella Vista Hotel are joining the Fáilte Ireland-coordinated Team Ireland of adventure providers at the Adventure Travel World Summit in...
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