Person: Brian Hickey

Cork Con underdogs in bid to retain title, says Brian Hickey

Cork Constitution head coach Brian Hickey says his side are “underdogs” heading into Sunday’s Ulster Bank League final, despite the fact the defending champions are approaching their third successive Division 1A decider.

Mon, 30 Apr, 2018

Final four scramble for Division 1A decider slot

Cork Constitution’s form in the capital has not been great this season - four losses in six trips - but a repeat of last April’s 19-16 semi-final win at Lansdowne would do nicely when they visit Terenure College this afternoon.

Sat, 28 Apr, 2018

A romp for Lansdowne as Con surrender crown easily

Cork Constitution 12 Lansdowne 32: Cork Constitution relinquished their Bateman Cup title in tame fashion at Temple Hill on Saturday when Lansdowne produced a stunning second-half display of poise and power to take the spoils for the first time in the modern era.

Mon, 23 Apr, 2018

Senior Cup still has special status for Munster’s big two

There were times throughout the last century when a Munster Senior Cup clash of Garryowen and Cork Constitution would have tested the capacities of Markets Field, Thomond Park, The Mardyke or Musgrave Park.

Tue, 19 Dec, 2017

Scott Deasy returns to haunt Cork Con

Lansdowne 24 Cork Constitution 10: Scott Deasy came back to scupper his former club on the Aviva Stadium’s back pitch yesterday as Lansdowne earned a 24-10 win over Ulster Bank League champions Cork Constitution.

Mon, 09 Oct, 2017

More silverware for Con as brave UCC fall short

Cork Constitution secured their third consecutive Cork Charity Cup title with a hard fought win over UCC at Temple Hill on Saturday.

Mon, 04 Sep, 2017

Cork Con still reaping the rewards for great season

The Ulster Bank All-Ireland League season may be over but Cork Constitution are still claiming silverware and plaudits.

Fri, 26 May, 2017

Cork Con put crowning touch to their season

Clontarf 21 Cork Constitution 25: Some finals are remembered for great scores or controversial moments. Some not at all. Others live on through the memories of standout individual performances and it is for a number of those efforts that this Ulster Bank Division 1A final will stand the test of time.

Mon, 08 May, 2017

AIL final a humble club game’s chance to shine in Aviva tussle

Five years, eleven finals, ten trophies.

Sat, 06 May, 2017

League win would be icing on the cake for Cork Con

It has been quite the year to mark Cork Constitution’s 125th anniversary, what with Peter O’Mahony becoming the latest player from the Temple Hill club to be selected as a Lion and a record fifth successive Bateman Cup victory already in the bag.

Fri, 05 May, 2017

Andy Wood expects more fireworks in final clash between Cork Con and Clontarf at the Aviva

Joey Carbery and Darren Sweetnam have both moved on since starring for Clontarf and Cork Constitution in last year’s Ulster Bank League Division 1A final, but Andy Wood insists there will still be plenty of talent to savour as the sides contemplate another decider this Sunday.

Thu, 04 May, 2017

Cork Constitution buoyed for treble bid

Old Belvedere 13 Cork Constitution 18: Brian Hayes believes Cork Constitution will be at their battle-hardened best when they renew rivalries with defending champions Clontarf in next Sunday’s Ulster Bank League Division 1A final.

Mon, 01 May, 2017

Max Abbott pounces at the death for Con

Ulster Bank League, Division 1A

Mon, 27 Mar, 2017

Cork Constitution dig it out against Belvedere

Cork Constitution 16 Old Belvedere 10: Cork Constitution had to come from behind to secure victory against a brave Old Belvedere outfit in this tightly contested Ulster Bank League Division 1A tussle at Temple Hill on Saturday.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Brian Hickey hails heroic defence as Cork Con claim 28th cup win

Cork Constitution 14 Young Munster 0: Cork Constitution claimed their 28th Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Cup title at wind-swept Musgrave Park yesterday at the expense of old rivals Young Munster, whose bravery was not enough against the defending champions.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2017

Highfield determined to end Cork Constitution’s six-in-a-row bid

Cork Constitution’s dominance of the Munster Senior Cup will be challenged at Temple Hill (7.30pm) this evening when lower ranked but high-flying local rivals Highfield hope to stun their illustrious opponents.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2017

Joy Neville makes history as Cork Con take the points

Saturday was an historic day for the Ulster Bank League as Joy Neville became the first female referee to take charge of a Division 1A fixture.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

Ronan O'Gara reflects on a challenging week and says 'thank you' to Ulster fans

I reckon our constitution is only built to take so much grief and sadness, writes Ronan O'Gara.

Fri, 28 Oct, 2016

Cork Con end their losing streak

Cork Constitution 31 Lansdowne 13: The relief in Cork Constitution ranks was palpable as they picked up a valuable first home win of the Ulster Bank League season to lift themselves clear of the bottom at Temple Hill on Saturday.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Robin Copeland stars as Young Munster down Cork Con

Cork Constitution 15 Young Munster 37: The thin line between success and failure that was so obvious in four tightly-fought games in league and cup last season put Saturday’s Ulster Bank League tie at Temple Hill in the must-see category.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Today’s Ulster Bank League previews

A look ahead to today’s action in Divisions 1A and 1B...

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Commanding Cork Con repel late challenge from St Mary’s

St Mary’s College 16 Cork Constitution 20: Cork Constitution survived a late onslaught from St Mary’s College to claim a narrow win in Division 1A of the Ulster Bank League at Templeville Road on Saturday.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2016

Brian Hickey hails Cork Con’s trophy double after Munster Senior Cup win

Cork Constitution 14 Young Munster 7: Cork Constitution coach Brian Hickey heaped praise on his troops as they finished the season with a fourth successive Munster Senior Cup title at sunny Thomond Park on Saturday.

Mon, 16 May, 2016

Joey Carbery calls shots as Clontarf foil Cork Con

Clontarf 28 Cork Constitution 25: Clontarf returned to Irish club rugby’s pinnacle as they regained the Ulster Bank League Division 1A title by holding off a second-half comeback from Cork Constitution at the Aviva Stadium.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Brian Hickey says chase for another ‘Bateman’ will keep Cork Con focused

Cork Constitution head coach Brian Hickey insists his club’s bid for an historic four in a row of Bateman Cup victories today will be enough to prevent minds wandering to next weekend’s Ulster Bank League Division 1A final.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

Cork Con finally turn the tables on Young Munster

Two yellow card dismissals in the closing minutes of a tight and tense Ulster Bank League semi-final cost Young Munster dearly as Cork Constitution came from behind to snatch victory with a brace of injury-time tries.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

AIL previews

Some big knockout action takes place today...

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Niall Kenneally the Cork Con hero as Galwegians relegated

Cork Constitution 26 Galwegians 16: An injury-time try provided a financial windfall for Cork Constitution and simultaneously cost Galwegians their place at the top table of Irish club rugby at Temple Hill on Saturday.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Bonus point win over Terenure moves Cork Con into third place

Cork Constitution 35 Terenure College 17: After this resounding win at Temple Hill on Saturday, Cork Constitution are close to where they want to be in the battle for the Ulster Bank League title, up from fourth to third and hoping for a home semi-final.

Mon, 28 Mar, 2016

Cork Con outgun Nenagh Ormond thanks to Tomás Quinlan’s kicks

Cork Constitution 30 Nenagh Ormond 22: Cork Constitution advanced to yet another Munster Senior Cup final but Nenagh Ormond left Temple Hill on Saturday with their pride intact after an exciting clash.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Sean Duggan the hero as gritty Young Munster edge Cork Con

Cork Constitution 17 Young Munster 18: Young Munster jumped into fourth place in the Ulster Bank League with a late try against old rivals Cork Constitution at Temple Hill on Saturday.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Johnny Holland back with bang as Cork Con cut loose

Cork Constitution 32 Old Belvedere 0: Johnny Holland put a year of pain and uncertainty behind him when helping Constitution to a comprehensive Ulster Bank League victory over Old Belvedere at Temple Hill on Saturday.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Brian Hickey hits out at treatment of Munster Senior Challenge Cup

Cork Constitution coach Brian Hickey has criticised the decision to postpone four Munster Senior Challenge Cup first round games.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

Joe McSwiney’s joy as treasure chest gathers more silverware

Silverware seems to follow Joe McSwiney everywhere he goes, the latest accolade an Ulster Bank League medal with his new club Lansdowne, who beat Clontarf (18-17) in Saturday’s final at the Aviva Stadium.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

How blaa made its mark in Europe

IT HAS tickled the taste buds of Waterford residents for over 300 years, and now the EU has given it a new legal protection against imitators.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2013

A HOLL OF A JOURNEY

As manager to the Munster rugby team, he oversaw the seat-of-the-pants transition from amateurism to the pro era — with all its attendant scrapes and dramas. It was the age of innocence, smiles Jerry Holland, but there were as many guilty as innocent!

Sat, 27 Apr, 2013

Resolutions quickly binned as Jan 1 top takeaway day

So much for new year’s resolutions about eating more healthily — the biggest day for ordering takeaway is Jan 1.

Tue, 13 Nov, 2012

No friendly fire as Nagle enjoys rivalry

RIVALRY takes many forms in sport, and nowhere more so than in the Munster Academy.

Thu, 06 May, 2010

Kiss role shows what makes Kidney great

YOU can see the question coming a mile away …what makes Declan Kidney such a successful rugby coach?

Tue, 02 Mar, 2010

Dublin bodybuilder to be sentenced for possession of assault rifle

A Dublin man who is representing Ireland in bodybuilding has pleaded guilty to possession of an assault rifle and drugs.

Tue, 19 Jan, 2010

Donncha eyes home comforts

WHEN Donncha O’Callaghan strolled over for Munster’s third try in Treviso on Saturday, it revived memories of his famous score in the defeat of Leicester at Welford Road in 2006.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2010

O’Sullivan delivers at the death

JUST when it appeared yesterday’s Kerry senior football decider in Fitzgerald Stadium was heading for a replay, county star Declan O’Sullivan fisted over the winning point to leave South Kerry champions for the ninth time.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2009

South Kerry pip Crokes

Kerry SHC Final: South Kerry 1-8 Dr. Crokes 0-10

Sun, 01 Nov, 2009

IBEC: Minimum wage posters rotten to the 'Coir'

IBEC has said that the claim from anti-Lisbon Group Coir on its posters that the Lisbon Treaty will result in the minimum wage in Ireland being reduced to €1.84 per hour was "a blatant lie, without foundation and an insult to the intelligence of Irish voters".

Fri, 18 Sep, 2009