Organisation: Cork GAA

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<p>An Bord Pleanála has ruled out holding an oral hearing into the GAA’s controversial revamp plans for Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork.</p>

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An Bord Pleanála rules out oral hearing for Páirc Uí Chaoimh revamp plans

The plans included two controversial car parks on public land

<p>The partnership between Cork GAA and Sports Direct will trouble many GAA members.</p>

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Irish Examiner view: An unwise partnership for the GAA

It is no longer necessary to qualify the statement that the GAA is the most deeply-embedded organisation in this country. Since the retreat of formal Catholicism accelerated the GAA has stood alone on a pedestal, its influence unquestioned.

<p>The 45,000-seat stadium at Ballintemple was re-opened in 2017 following a two-year redevelopment. Photo: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile</p>

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High Court retains stay on Pairc Uí Chaoimh contract ruling

OCS One Complete Solution is claiming for an additional payment of €1.02m for electrical works in the stadium revamp

Cork GAA clubs closed over fear of outbreak

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Several West Cork GAA clubs stood down pending Covid contact assessment

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Munster's Finest: Family home of Donncha O'Callaghan lines out for sale

Classic Cork GAA action: Relive the 1997 county final replay between Beara and Castlehaven

As clubs embark on their preparations for a return to action in July, the Irish Examiner this week begins rebroadcasting some classic games from the archives of the Cork county championships.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Cork GAA confirms schedule for club championships

Cork’s senior and intermediate club finals will take place on the weekend of October 3 and 4 after the county competitions control committee agreed on the schedule over the weekend.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Nine Cork GAA clubs will run Cúl Camps

Nine Cork GAA clubs will run a Cúl Camp this summer, a 93% drop on the number of clubs who facilitated a camp in 2019.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Michael Moynihan: The many challenges club fixtures pose for Cork GAA

Over the weekend there were suggestions the GAA would release its inter-county schedule very soon indeed.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Challenges remain to finish GAA fixtures within calendar year

GAA president John Horan has said the hurling and football championships could run into 2021, but Anthony Daly believes that “would be a disaster.”

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

Cork GAA aiming to maintain group format, set to stream club matches live

The Cork club championships will still be run in a group format despite the contracted timeframe available this year, Cork GAA hopes.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Cork county championships look set to begin with group format

The Cork County Board will not make a final decision on how their county championships are structured until Croke Park publishes a master fixture schedule for the 2020 inter-county championships.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

School Daze with Cork GAA All Star Amy O'Connor: 'Sport helps mental health'

I was always a good child — sports-mad and I loved school. I was good at sport and subjects like Biology, Chemistry and Business but was absolutely dreadful at singing and anything that involved music.

Sun, 07 Jun, 2020

Small number of Cork clubs opt to pull the plug on 2020 Cúl Camps

A small number of Cork clubs are among the first in the country to cancel their 2020 Cúl Camp.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

Cork GAA clubs warned of dangers of legionnaires' disease

Cork GAA clubs have been advised that their water systems may have to be maintained to avoid legionnaires' disease.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Cork GAA club running distance from Malin to Mizen to raise €20k

Members of Bishopstown GAA club are running the 615km distance which separates Malin and Mizen Head to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.

Sun, 17 May, 2020

Funeral takes place of Cork GAA superfan 'Jonty' O'Leary

The funeral of 'Jonty' O'Leary, one of Cork GAA's most loyal and colourful supporters, took place on Tuesday.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

Cork GAA mourn death of superfan 'Jonty' O'Leary

'Jonty' O'Leary, one of Cork GAA's most loyal and colourful supporters, has passed away.

Sun, 10 May, 2020

Britain's most famous priest declares his support for Cork GAA

Coles, a BBC presenter and musician who had a number one hit with The Communards, has also revealed his favourite Cork club.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Cork GAA club raises €5k for Clonakilty Community Hospital

The senior panel of Ballinascarthy GAA have been put through their paces to run a combined 121 miles in a fundraising effort for Clonakilty Community Hospital.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Westlife rescheduling means Cork GAA won't lose out on gig revenue

The ongoing suspension of GAA activity means Cork finances are facing another turbulent year.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

How many Cork GAA clubs can you name?

This is a true test of the breadth of your Cork GAA knowledge...

Sat, 18 Apr, 2020

Cork clubs told lockdown extends to cutting pitches

GAA pitches in Cork will soon be ripe for silage bales as clubs in the county have been told not to mow their playing fields over the next fortnight.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

GAA to cover clubs’ insurance for now

The GAA have agreed to delay the collection of insurance from clubs during the coronavirus shutdown.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

Tracey Kennedy: The GAA has survived wars and economic crashes. It will survive this

When I was elected chairperson of Cork County Board in late 2017, I expected the role to be a challenging one, and so indeed it has proven.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

Covid-19 testing to begin at Páirc Uí Chaoimh from this weekend

Testing for the coronavirus is expected to begin at a temporary drive-through facility at Páirc Uí Chaoimh from this weekend.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Gaelic Grounds to open as Covid-19 test centres

Croke Park and Nowlan Park are also being repurposed as drive-thru test centres.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Winning a minor title with the Barrs among best sporting memories, says Munster man Holland

Play as many sports as you can for as long as you, former Munster out-half Johnny Holland advises children.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2020

'Puncture it the minute it arrives': GAA clubs get bouncy-castle warning

Cork GAA clubs have been warned to stop facilitating “unregulated camps” on their grounds.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Cork GAA and Páirc Uí Chaoimh boards join forces on three business roles

The Cork county board and the Páirc Uí Chaoimh stadium board will jointly make three business-related appointments — the latest step in the coming together of the two bodies.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Removal of free GAA pass for Cork club delegates branded ‘very petty’

The removal of the free pass for club delegates and All-Ireland senior medal holders was described as “very petty” at last night’s Cork County Board meeting.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Paul Rouse: Is Cork commemorative jersey the right fit?

There are many questions to ask about Cork GAA’s new commemorative jersey.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2020

Call for Clare to follow Cork's lead with commemorative jersey

Former chairman of Clare GAA Michael McDonagh is spearheading a campaign for the county board to follow the Cork GAA lead by issuing a commemorative jersey marking one of the most high profile victims of the War of Independence in the Banner County.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

Revealed: Cork GAA's debt for Páirc Uí Chaoimh stands at €30m

“An ultimate cost of €96m is reliably projected”, says GAA director general Tom Ryan, almost €20m more than originally envisaged and €10m more than suggested by Cork officials in 2018.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2020

Cork county board to repay €1.2m for Páirc Uí Chaoimh ‘cash flow issue’

At tonight’s Cork County Board meeting, secretary Kevin O’Donovan informed delegates that the executive has agreed repayments to Central Council for money that should have been handed over three years ago.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2020

Dr Harty Cup semi-final: Stars and subplots galore as derby rivalry renewed

Eleven months ago, over 7,000 people descended upon Páirc Uí Rinn for the Dr Harty Cup decider between Midleton CBS and Christian Brothers College.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2020

Recent champions to meet as Cork GAA release master fixture plan

Some tasty club rivalries are set to ignite this April as Cork released a master fixture plan for 2020.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2020

Michael Moynihan: Christmas and year lack cheer for Cork GAA

Your columnist’s phone was pretty busy last week after this paper published the story of Cork GAA’s fluctuating deficit.

Mon, 23 Dec, 2019

Clare v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Round 3

O’Mahony welcomes changing of the guard at Cork

Cork hurler Tim O’Mahony says the appointment of a new management team has made it easier to park what was a disappointing 2019 season.

Thu, 19 Dec, 2019

The questions Cork GAA must answer

The executive of the Cork County Board met yesterday last evening, and the story in these pages earlier in the week surely figured in their discussions.

Thu, 19 Dec, 2019

From basket case to model county: How Galway GAA turned their finances around

What a difference a year makes.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2019

Audit and risk group claims Cork GAA figures ‘misleading’

The Cork County Board’s audit and risk sub-committee has threatened to resign after advising the board executive to inform last week’s annual convention that the board’s deficit is more than €2.4m — and not the €560,000 figure given to delegates.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2019

Imokilly and Duhallow hit out at O’Donovan proposals

Imokilly and Duhallow have voiced strong opposition to suggestions from Cork GAA CEO Kevin O’Donovan to address the dominance of “juggernaut” divisional teams in Cork.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2019

Páirc Uí Chaoimh debt will be €30m, claims delegate

The level of debt facing Cork GAA as a result of the Páirc Uí Chaoimh redevelopment will be €30m, Freemount delegate John O’Flynn has claimed.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2019

Youghal age-grade motion fails to find favour

Former GAA president Christy Cooney is in favour of the minor age-grade at inter-county level returning to U18.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2019

Kennedy reveals she contemplated stepping down as Cork chairperson

Cork GAA chairperson Tracey Kennedy is confident the county board can drag itself out of the financial hole in which it currently resides.

Sun, 08 Dec, 2019

Douglas chair and secretary to contest bans

The Douglas GAA chairman and secretary are to contest the proposed 48-week suspensions they were slapped with last week

Tue, 03 Dec, 2019

Cash-strapped Cork conjuring ways of wooing back the fans

IF Cork GAA fans voted with their feet to the tune of a €200,000 drop in local gate receipts this year, little wonder that injecting life into the 2020 county championships is keeping Cork CEO Kevin O’Donovan awake until the small hours.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2019

When it comes to bad news, Cork GAA’s surely sold out now

In the difficult matter of serving up bad news, those PR execs in sharp suits like to talk of getting out in front of the story. Beating the naysayers to the punch and controlling the narrative insofar as that’s possible and plausible.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2019

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