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Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host Glen Rovers v St Finbarr’s as 43 venues get games

Páirc Uí Chaoimh will play host to just one game during the opening fortnight of Cork county championship action.

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Ask Audrey: Terrible tragedy in our family - my sister is engaged to a guy from Bishopstown

Hello old stock. There has been a terrible tragedy in our family — my sister is after getting engaged to a guy from Bishopstown.

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Patrickswell meet Adare and Doon in Limerick SHC

Champions Patrickswell were grouped with Adare and Doon in tonight’s draw for the Limerick SHC.

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Taste of summer: Eight strawberry ice creams put to the taste test

business

After BP takes a hit, investors widen climate change campaign

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Business Movers

John Connolly: 'As a hurler Gerry was probably the best of us, if he applied himself'

Former Galway hurler John Connolly has spoken emotionally about the legendary Castlegar family’s sad farewell to their brother Gerry, five years ago.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Packed schedule may mean some Cork divisions unable to field teams

Champions Imokilly are bidding to become only the third side — after Blackrock and Glen Rovers — to lift the Cork SHC title four years running.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

Sarsfields mourns All-Ireland-winning full-back Tom O’Donoghue

It has been a sad week in the Sarsfields club. Last weekend they buried the great full-back Tom O’Donoghue. One of Jim ‘Tough’ Barry’s famous mushrooms from ’66. And rooted on the edge of the Cork square, they’ll all tell you that O’Donoghue took some picking.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Judge clears way for solicitors' insurer to seek €4.9m against stockbrokers

The January 2011 settlement was made in proceedings over heavy losses suffered by the Solicitors Mutual Defence Fund (SMDF) Ltd fund after investing in a bond which fell 97%in value.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

O'Connor finishes curtailed campaign at top of the AIL class

This was supposed to be a time to wind down. Not just for Hannah O'Connor, who should only this month be looking back on a full season spent juggling commitments with Blackrock, Leinster and Ireland, but for her pupils at Scoil Mhuire NS in Lucan for whom the third term is the point when summer begins to beckon.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Ask Audrey: 'I haven’t bribed a Guard since the New Twopothouse Drug Cartel incident'

Sorting Out Cork People for Ages

Thu, 07 May, 2020

Debenhams workers vow to fight for fair redundancies

Debenhams workers in Ireland, some with more than 40 years’ service, have vowed to continue fighting for fair redundancy following the appointment of provisional liquidators to the retail giant.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Well-known Cork businessman posts spoof of golf instruction video

Golf fitness instructor Peter O’Keeffe got a surprise when a well-known client posted a spoof of one of his exercise routines.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2020

Rostellan v The Rockies: Change in game plan for Makessy family

Once you pull on the club colours it’s very hard to cast them off and the pull of the ‘Rockies Hurling Club is one of a series of reasons behind a Blackrock family’s decision to return from East Cork to their city roots.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2020

Blackrock show firepower in routing Castleknock

Blackrock College stormed into the Leinster Schools Junior Cup final with a 42-7 win over Castleknock College at Donnybrook yesterday.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Update: Missing Dublin woman, 44, found safe and well

Update: Bernie Kelly has been located safe and well.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Cork Hurling Leagues: Rampant Blackrock overpower Douglas

Alan Connolly scored 2-9 as Blackrock recorded an impressive 3-19 to 0-13 win away to city rivals Douglas in the Division 1 of the RedFM Hurling League on Sunday.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2020

Galway minor Lee powers Athenry past Christians' challenge

The defeated Connacht finalists were four points ahead at half-time and in spite of playing into the teeth of a strong wind, maintained their dominance to the end.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

St Flannan’s hold out against Christians in Harty Cup final

The Dr Harty Cup is heading back to Ennis after St Flannan’s College claimed their 22nd title in Mallow today, their first since 2005.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2020

Cork Leagues: Goals help Sars make it two wins from two

Sarsfields made it two wins from two in the RedFM SHL as goals from Luke Hackett and Ben Graham helped them to a 2-8 to 0-11 win away to Bishopstown.

Sun, 23 Feb, 2020

Pair of Walsh goals pave way for Coláiste Treasa win in Munster final cracker

Gritty Colaiste Treasa, Kanturk staged a commendable second-half comeback to edge past Scoil Pól, Kilfinane in a thrilling Munster Colleges C SHC Final played at Ballyagran.

Sat, 22 Feb, 2020

Hockey: UCC seek revenge over Waterford

UCC and Waterford carry the Munster flag on the national stage this weekend in their refixed Irish Hockey Trophy quarter-final with plenty of scores to be settled.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2020

Ireland's top-scorer Parsons to miss remainder of Six Nations due to Leaving Cert

The 18-year-old Ballinasloe winger scored tries in the victories over Scotland and Wales, bringing her total to three tries in seven caps since becoming Ireland's youngest-ever international in 2018, aged 16.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2020

Courcey Rovers setting the pace

Once again, the severe weather claimed a number of Cork County League games as victims, with just two matches played today.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2020

UL complete five-in-a-row of Ashbourne Cup final wins over UCC

It was a bitter pill to swallow for the Leesiders, who have been UL’s victims on each occasion.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2020

Midleton take victory in high-scoring Dr O’Callaghan Cup final

The Harty Cup semi-finalists reigned supreme with captain Ryan McCarthy (1-8), Noel Cahill (2-2), and Cathal Hickey (0-7) their chief target men.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

'It's Munster's point of difference, the club game, the strength of it, the history of it'

The AIL can help Munster compete with the Leinster schools conveyor belt, says retired Munster hooker Mike Sherry.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2020

Former Cork dual player Claire Keohane gets first Ireland start at fly-half

The Youghal-native will make her first Ireland start at fly-half in Sunday's Women’s Six Nations game against Wales.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2020

Sevens star Hannah Tyrrell added to Ireland squad for Wales clash

Hannah Tyrrell has joined up with Ireland's Six Nations squad after spending the past fortnight away on Sevens duty in Hamilton and Sydney.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2020

Cork GAA finalises dates and times for mammoth Championship programme

GAA boffins today finalised the most demanding club fixtures matrix in the GAA - Cork’s county championship schedule.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2020

Cork ring the changes ahead of Tipperary visit

There are six changes to the Cork side for this evening’s Allianz HL Division 1 Group A clash with Tipperary at Páirc Uí Chaoimh (7pm).

Fri, 31 Jan, 2020

Mater Private report reveals need to boost wellbeing in workplace

Promoting good diet and exercise habits in the workplace can go a long way to boosting well-being among Irish adults, according to a new report conducted by Mater Private.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2020

UCC boss Tom Kingston pleased at progress after quarter-final win

Defending champions UCC booked their place in the Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final at the Mardyke tonight. The result was decided long before the final whistle, Charlie McGuckin getting in for a UCD goal in stoppage time.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2020

UCC book home quarter-final with victory over Cork IT

UCC’s defence of the Fitzgibbon Cup stayed on track as they booked a home quarter-final with victory over Cork IT at the Mardyke on Sunday.

Sun, 19 Jan, 2020

Christians survive Colman's siege to set up all-Cork Harty Cup semi-final

Honours to CBC in this Harty Cup quarter-final, the city side edging out St Colman’s by the bare minimum at Watergrasshill, holding out in additional time as the east Cork school laid siege to their goal.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2020

St Michael’s end 44-year title wait after thriller

Ultimately, it was St Michael’s more polished forward division that earned the Blackrock club its first Cork U21 ‘A’ football title since 1976 in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Sun, 05 Jan, 2020

Stocks hit as tensions escalate in Middle East

European shares slipped from near-record highs after the US airstrike in Iraq that killed a top Iranian commander increased tensions in the Middle East

Sat, 04 Jan, 2020

US investment giant BlackRock builds up 4% shareholding in Bulmers owner

Geoff Percival US investment giant BlackRock has built up a 4% stake in Irish drinks group, C&C.

Sat, 04 Jan, 2020

Kanturk cousins to start in midfield for Cork against Waterford

It's a family affair as Kieran Kingston makes six changes to his Cork team to face Waterford in the Co-op Superstores Munster Hurling League.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2019

Midleton and Sars set to serve up festive treat

If last year’s Cork Premier 1 U21 hurling championship final is anything to go by, fans are in for a treat when Midleton and Sarsfields clash in tomorrow’s final at the 4G pitch in Páirc Uí Chaoimh (2pm).

Sat, 21 Dec, 2019

Mix of youth and experience in Kieran Kingston's first team since return as Cork manager

Kieran Kingston has named his first team since his return as Cork manager for the Co-Op Superstores Munster Hurling League meeting with Kerry tonight.

Fri, 20 Dec, 2019

Cork U21 round-up: Jack Cahalane the hero with winning point for St Finbarr’s

In difficult conditions at Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday night, St Finbarr’s claimed the Cork County U21 Premier 2 HC title with a 2-11 to 2-10 win over Bride Rovers.

Sun, 15 Dec, 2019

Strong finish helps St Colman’s clinch Cork U16 title

They outscored CBC nine points to one in the fourth quarter.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2019

Early Christmas cheer for Munster GAA projects as €1.3m allocated in development grant scheme

Christmas has come early for the grassroots GAA in Munster with over €1.3m allocated in this year's development grant scheme.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2019

The climate is also changing for financiers and fund managers

A quiet climate action revolution is taking place as fund managers question their investments in firms not dealing with their emissions, writes Kyran Fitzgerald

Thu, 12 Dec, 2019

The climate is also changing for financiers and fund managers

A quiet climate action revolution is taking place as fund managers question their investments in firms not dealing with their emissions, writes Kyran Fitzgerald

Mon, 09 Dec, 2019

Having achieved 'the wild dreams of a youngster from Kilfinane', Richie McCarthy retires from Limerick duty

The Kilfinane-native follows Paul Browne in stepping away from the Limerick panel.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2019

Flannery puts Fr O'Neill's win down to shot selection

Not for the first time in this Munster intermediate hurling club championship has the resolve and character of Fr O’Neill’s been tested. This provincial final victory in Fraher Field, Dungarvan was built on a fierce work-rate and will-to-win, just like they showed in their extra-time victory over Blackrock earlier this month.

Sun, 24 Nov, 2019

Where does your club rank? Cork GAA confirms grading for 2020 Championships

Cork GAA chiefs have published its club-by-club rankings table which will form the basis for new county championship structures from 2020 on.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2019

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