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Connolly doesn't see GAA returning any time soon

Cork footballer Luke Connolly has said he cannot envisage a return to GAA action until there is "a vaccine or a drastic change in how the virus is treated”.

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Ballincollig raring to go as All-Ireland opportunity awaits

With so much sport still to be played to get the 2019-20 campaign in the books once the Covid-19 pandemic relents, thoughts of 20-21 seem a distant prospect right now but not for Ballincollig RFC.

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Coronavirus: Thousands join online yoga classes to beat isolation

Yogis from around the country have captured the imagination of thousands confined to their homes by engaging them in free daily classes online, creating a new army of yoga lovers in just a few days.

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Joy for Coláiste na Sceilge as Coláiste Choilm hit for six

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Team news: Cork make six changes for clash with Tipperary

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Damien Gore back in the Cork side as they look to keep 100% record

Ask Audrey: I wouldn't mind facing a grilling by David McCullagh

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Thu, 06 Feb, 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

Hurley goal blitz seals deal early in Rebel romp

A second victory for another experimental Cork side in round 2 of the McGrath Cup in Mallow last night.

Fri, 03 Jan, 2020

Walsh injury a dampener as Gore's hat-trick helps Cork to 22-point win

Luckless Nathan Walsh’s injury woes continued Sunday in Tralee as Cork pummelled Kerry’s Under 20’s in the McGrath Cup.

Sun, 29 Dec, 2019

Corn Uí Mhuirí round-up: Coláiste Choilm and Hammies advance

Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig and Hamilton High School Bandon have secured their places in the quarter-finals of the Corn Uí Mhuirí with a round to spare.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2019

Donagh Kelly and Josh Moffett to debut Volkswagen Polo GTi R5 in Donegal

Tomorrow’s Donegal Harvest Rally in Redcastle will mark the Volkswagen Polo GTi R5 debut for former Irish Tarmac and National champions Donegal’s Donagh Kelly and Monaghan’s Josh Moffett.

Fri, 11 Oct, 2019

Douglas-Nemo semi-final has football fans in for a treat

Next Sunday’s Cork SFC semi-final between near neighbours Nemo Rangers and Douglas, provided the weather conditions allow for it, could be a slick game of football.

Wed, 09 Oct, 2019

Oh brother: Young Hartnetts steer Douglas into semi-final

It may have taken a well-worked 53rd-minute goal from full-forward Conor Russell to seal the deal but Douglas were full value for their six-point victory over fancied but wasteful Ballincollig at Páirc Ui Rinn yesterday.

Sun, 22 Sep, 2019

Dorgan content as Ballincollig advance to quarter-finals

Ballincollig booked their place in the Cork SFC quarter-final on Saturday after a hard-fought but fully deserved victory over Kiskeam in Ballyclough.

Sun, 08 Sep, 2019

Ballincollig make hard work of taming 13-man Courceys

Eventually, Ballincollig found a way to overcome the fearsome challenge of 13-man Courcey Rovers in the second round of the Cork Premier IHC in Brinny on Saturday afternoon.

Sun, 11 Aug, 2019

Craig Breen’s future could hinge on Neste Rally

Craig Breen’s full time future in the World Rally Championship could depend on his performance with Hyundai Motorsport in the Neste Rally Finland, round nine of the World Rally Championship that began with the mixed-surface Harju street stage in front of a huge crowds in central Jyvaskyla last evening.

Fri, 02 Aug, 2019

‘What does he expect wandering around armed, kicking in doors?’

A Ballincollig man who was experiencing paranoia and who believed his mobile phone was affecting electrical devices terrified an elderly woman and her adult daughter by kicking in their front door.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2019

Fr O'Neill's secure passage to round three of Cork Premier IHC

Fr O’Neill’s survived a titanic battle with Ballincollig in a lively opening round of the Cork Premier IHC at Carrigtwohill tonight.

Fri, 19 Apr, 2019

Slick Students step into third round

They got nothing easy from Muskerry in a freezing cold Páirc Uí Rinn tonight, yet UCC pulled away in the second-half of this Colleges/Divisions tie.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2019

Free-scoring Muskerry push past Duhallow

Two first-quarter goals paved the way for Muskerry to book their place in round 2 of the Cork SHC after a 5-17 to 1-15 win over Duhallow at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last night.

Tue, 26 Mar, 2019

Ask Audrey: Fantasising about a man with erectile dysfunction is deviant, even for Kinsale

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Fri, 23 Nov, 2018

Determined Ballincollig set up victory parade

The cheers that greeted captain Ciarán O’Sullivan’s celebratory roar ‘Up the Village’ when he raised the silverware in Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday said it all. It was a day that will dwell long in their memory as Ballincollig regained their Cork Premier IHC status. They did ply their trade in the top tier in the past but were forced to drop down over the years.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2018

Cork v Cavan - Allianz Football League Division 2 Round 4

Cork boss Ronan McCarthy gives duo Championship debut against Tipperary

The Cork football team to face Tipperary in Saturday’s Munster SFC semi-final contains two championship debutants.

Wed, 23 May, 2018

Cork boss McCarthy gives duo Championship debut against Tipperary

The Cork football team to face Tipperary in Saturday’s Munster SFC semi-final contains two championship debutants.

Wed, 23 May, 2018

Ask Audrey: Got off the train in Thurles, it was like being abandoned in a wildlife park

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Fri, 27 Apr, 2018

Kelly/Foley combo tops in thrilling Monaghan finish

The Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan Rally ended in dramatic fashion as the Donegal/Monaghan pairing of Donagh Kelly/Conor Foley guided their KN Group liveried Ford Focus WRC to a final stage victory to deny long time leaders, the Monaghan/Cork duo of Sam Moffett/Karl Atkinson (Ford Fiesta R5).

Mon, 23 Apr, 2018

Tom Flynn: The equivalent of putting a north Cork junior B team up against Nemo Rangers

Nobody was surprised at the margin of Cork’s victory in last night’s Electric Ireland Munster MFC first-round tie in Páirc Uí Rinn, least of all Waterford boss Tom Flynn.

Thu, 12 Apr, 2018

Munster MFC semi-final spot for Cork after Waterford clash

Cork secured a Munster MFC semi-final spot with a straightforward win over Waterford at Páirc Uí Rinn this evening.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2018

Timing run to Croker all-important

No team wants to lose a final before a ball is kicked or pucked, writes Tony Leen

Tue, 27 Feb, 2018

Dramatic finals weekend continues basketball's resurgence in Ireland

Basketball continued its resurgence in this country with a Cup final weekend sprinkled with

Tue, 30 Jan, 2018

At last, a silver symbol for Ballincollig’s basketball family

Ballincollig 69 Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin 64: Ballincollig coach Kieran O’Sullivan was quivering with emotion, but his description of this Men’s President’s Cup final was as apt as it was terse.

Mon, 29 Jan, 2018

Black Amber Templeogue win Hula Hoops National Cup

Black Amber Templeogue were crowned Hula Hoops National Cup champions with a 68-62 point win over UCD Marian at the National Basketball Arena this evening.

Sat, 27 Jan, 2018

Ballincollig win out over Killorglin in President’s Cup final

Ballincollig 69 Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin 64: An emotional first national cup title for Ballincollig basketball, after they out-lasted favourites Killorglin.

Sat, 27 Jan, 2018

Ask Audrey: How can I get my girlfriend to stop shouting for Jesus in bed?

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Fri, 12 Jan, 2018

Kieran O’Sullivan delights as Ballincollig advance to face Killorglin

Ballincollig will face Killorglin in the Hula Hoops President’s Cup Final following a magnificent win over Scott Lakers Killarney at the Neptune Stadium on Saturday.

Mon, 08 Jan, 2018

Ask Audrey: 'Most houses in Bishopstown are smaller than a Centre of Culture in Clonmel'

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Fri, 22 Dec, 2017

Mighty Munster win Women’s Interpros on scoring difference

Munster regained the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial Championship crown by virtue of scoring difference after defeating 2016 champions Leinster (11-5) at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Mon, 18 Dec, 2017

Ask Audrey: 'I heard that Viagra fumes from Pfizer’s were causing stiffys below in Ringaskiddy'

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Fri, 15 Dec, 2017

Councillors furious over Cork boundary leaks, delays and ‘sacrifices’

The way the latest boundary extension story was leaked, compounded by repeated delays of a meeting to discuss its fallout, seriously angered many county councillors, writes Sean O’Riordan.

Tue, 05 Dec, 2017

Ask Audrey: What’s the story with playing loud music so people can’t hear you in the jacks?

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Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

Ask Audrey: The girls in the RCYC won’t bat an eyelid, what with all the Botox

Ask Audrey has been sorting out the people of Cork for years.

Fri, 06 Oct, 2017

Ask Audrey: I will cure his sex addiction by showing photos of women from Carrigaline

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Fri, 30 Jun, 2017

Carbery power past Ilen Rovers at second attempt

A tally of 2-7 from Mark Sugrue saw Carbery safely past Ilen Rovers (4-16 to 1-12)  in their Cork county SFC round 1 replay at Castlehaven on Sunday afternoon.

Sun, 14 May, 2017

Ask Audrey: 'Please have a shower, you don’t want people thinking you’re from Clonmel.'

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Fri, 28 Apr, 2017

Cork SFC preview: Yet another first-time winner from the pack?

The Cork SFC first round kicks off this weekend with at least eight clubs and divisions believing they have a decent shot at ultimate glory. And with good reason: two of the last three champions were first-time winners.

Fri, 14 Apr, 2017

Air of optimism that change is on the way for club players

Hope. Lots of hope. Páirc Uí Rinn was awash with it on Monday evening last.

Sun, 09 Apr, 2017

Ruthless UCC progress as Pat’s crushed

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Wed, 01 Feb, 2017

2010 All-Ireland winner Paddy Kelly retires from career with Cork Rebels

Cork 2010 All-Ireland winner Paddy Kelly has retired from inter-county football.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2017

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Fri, 30 Dec, 2016

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