Person: Sean O’Callaghan

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gaa

Courcey Rovers: 'There is nothing in the GAA manual to prepare you for the past week'

Courcey Rovers were dealt a massive financial blow by the Covid-19 shutdown but are caring for the parish's most vulnerable.

soccer

UCC bounce back in style to take Division Four title

The Cork side beaten last Sunday on penalties in the Irish Universities Crowley Cup final by Maynooth University bounced back in style from that set back to record their biggest victory of the season.

business

Cork conference ‘ambassadors’ honoured amid renewed call for events centre progress

Conference “ambassadors” who helped generate €10m for Cork’s economy this year have been honoured amid renewed calls for delivery of the city’s long-awaited events centre.

general

August 16, 2019: A look back at what happened on this day in years gone by

news

Seeing is believing as coastline alive with top predators

news

Bags of dog faeces being thrown up trees in Midleton cemetery

Informer took murder secrets to grave

Seán O’Callaghan was never brought to account for the murder of John Corcoran, most likely because the State may well have found itself in the dock beside him, says Michael Clifford

Sat, 26 Aug, 2017

Belfield boys exact revenge on UCC

UCD 4 UCC 1

Wed, 01 Mar, 2017

UCC celebrate winning The Collingwood Cup 23/2/2017

Extra special Daniel Pender delivers for UCC in Collingwood Cup final

UCC 2 UCD 1

Fri, 24 Feb, 2017

UCC and UCD fight for Collingwood Cup honours

Two of Ireland’s great soccer academies battle for glory today as UCC and UCD meet in the Irish Universities Collingwood Cup final at Maynooth University (2.30pm).

Thu, 23 Feb, 2017

Paul Fitzgerald ‘has bright tennis future’ in Munster

Munster tennis star Paul Fitzgerald predicts a bright future for the sport in the province following the successful defence of their inter-provincial senior championship title in Lower Aghada at the weekend.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2016

Lower Aghada hosting Senior Inter-Provincial Championships

Cork will welcome back the Senior Inter-Provincial Championships after 10 years this weekend as Lower Aghada Tennis Club host the competition.

Fri, 05 Aug, 2016

Four teens charged over €250k fire damage to pub

Four youths were arrested and charged over fire damage worth €250,000 to a pub in Cork.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Crescent College Comprehensive target victory over Alexandra College

Crescent College Comprehensive will likely need to topple a star-studded Alexandra College side today to become the first Munster school to retain the Subway All-Ireland Schoolgirls’ Championship.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

Mark Boland bags last-minute winner as UCD foil UL to land 43rd Collingwood title

UCD 2 UL 1: Mark Boland was the hero as his last-minute winner secured UCD their 43rd Collingwood Cup at the expense of UL in torrid conditions at the Mardyke.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Late UL goal sets up UCD final in Collingwood Cup

An Oisín McMenamin header in the dying embers of extra-time kept University of Limerick’s quest for an first Collingwood Cup title alive as they squeaked past Trinity College Dublin at The Farm, winning 2-1 after extra-time.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2016

Maynooth victory breaks UCC hearts

Hosts and holders University College Cork exited the Collingwood Cup at the hands of NUI Maynooth on penalties in a seemingly never-ending quarter-final at The Mardyke.

Thu, 25 Feb, 2016

Your Thursday lunchtime catch-up

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Thu, 05 Nov, 2015

Richie Cahill happy as gritty Glenville kick on

Glenville 2-10 Ballydesmond 0-5: Glenville remain in the race for IFC honours after overcoming Ballydesmond with an eye-catching performance at Ballyclough yesterday.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2015

Crescent College at last taste national success

Crescent College Comprehensive became just the third Munster school to taste national glory in 20 years as they claimed the Kate Russell All-Ireland Schoolgirls Championships in Galway yesterday. 

Sat, 28 Mar, 2015

Firefighters average 14 minutes to reach incident in Co Cork

The average response time for firemen to reach a fire in Co Cork is 14 minutes and five seconds, according to a report released by Cork County Council.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2015

Crescent claim comprehensive cup victory

Crescent College Comprehensive’s stranglehold over the Munster Senior Schoolgirls Cup continued after they routed Ursulines Thurles 5-1 in yesterday’s final at Villiers.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015

Animal group hits out at school turkey project

Limerick students will feast on nine free-range Christmas turkeys next week thanks to the hard work of their classmates who reared the birds in their schoolyard coop.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014

City bank on Buckley’s northside grit

When attempting to outline differences between people who reside on the southern side of the River Lee and those who live on its northern slopes, one would always be best advised to tread carefully.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2014

Whale of a time promised for keen watchers

The arrival of large numbers of minke whales along Irish inshore waters seems like a good omen for all-Island whale watch day tomorrow.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2014

O’Regan points way as ’Hill prove too hot for Kilbrittain

Cork PIHC relegation play-off

Mon, 18 Aug, 2014

Café poets stealing a living from sad hacks

Before the Liam McCarthy Cup reached the Clare borders and the waiting tens of thousands of rejoicing supporters for the beginning of a continuing celebration, the hurtful truth is that my alleged friend and near neighbour Sean O’Callaghan had a song composed about the hurling triumph and was already singing it to loud acclaim.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2013

Inniscarra’s second-half power show

Inniscarra 0-20 Kilworth 0-16

Mon, 02 Sep, 2013

Cahill the shining star as Glenville march on

Glenville 0-11 Carrigaline 0-09

Mon, 15 Jul, 2013

Macroom on the move again

Macroom 3-13 Glenville 1-03

Mon, 24 Jun, 2013

Shergar mediator reveals IRA informer knew secret code word

The racing pundit who mediated with Shergar’s kidnappers has told how the IRA informer who claimed the horse was shot shortly after he was snatched knew secret codes used during the hostage talks.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

Harnedy’s handiwork helps UCC advance

UCC 2-20 Imokilly 3-10

Mon, 10 Jun, 2013

Browne brace delivers double for Cork City

Cork City completed the final leg of an historic double-double by defeating Shelbourne 3-1 in the final of the Enda McGuill Cup at Turner’s Cross last night.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2013

Cromwell and the Irish slave trade

I read your report (Jan 29) on an article by John Martin of the Center for Research and Globalization in Montreal, Canada on a part of our history that is not on the national consciousness yet, like the Great Famine. But it is getting there.

Mon, 04 Feb, 2013

TV not to miss: MasterChef Ireland

The MasterChef Ireland final runs over two nights, Wednesday and Thursday, on RTÉ Two. The remaining three contestants are Nicha Maguire, Tamarin Blackmur and Terry Lyons.

Sun, 09 Dec, 2012

Gritty Watergrasshill easily retain top status

Watergrasshill 1-21 Aghabullogue 0-12

Mon, 03 Sep, 2012

Inniscarra strike late

A late goal from substitute Timmy Murphy sent Inniscarra into the Cork County PIHC semi-finals, Valley Rovers denied at Cloughduv last night.

Sat, 04 Aug, 2012

Castlelyons edge ‘Hill

There was tremendous relief for Castlelyons following victory in Round 3 of the Cork Premier IHC at Rathcormac last evening.

Mon, 09 Jul, 2012

Halbert and Cahill turn it for Glenville

Glenville 0-15 Macroom 0-12(AET)

Mon, 18 Jun, 2012

Battling Ballincollig back in the hunt for honours

Ballincollig are back in the hunt for the Premier IHC after falling short to Kilbrittain in their opening round game.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2012

Inniscarra defence shut down Valleys

Solid second-half defending helped Inniscarra to grind out victory over Valley Rovers in the opening round of the Premier IHC at Cloughduv yesterday.

Mon, 04 Jun, 2012

Kelleher praises Cork spirit

Cork came from behind to beat the DDSL in extra-time yesterday at Tolka Park and win their first FAI Inter-league Youths Cup since 1978.

Mon, 30 Apr, 2012

Inniscarra fall as happy Valley finally beginning to fire

THE turnaround continued for Valley Rovers at Ballincollig on Saturday night as they overcame Inniscarra to reach the quarter-finals of the Evening Echo Cork Premier IHC.

Mon, 15 Aug, 2011

Collins on form as Valleys climb over The Hill

VALLEY ROVERS finished well to revitalise their Cork Premier IHC hopes by overcoming Watergrasshill in a third-round replay at Páirc Uí Rinn yesterday.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2011

Glenville get it together to see off Carrig

GLENVILLE are back in the race for Cork County Premier IFC honours following a 0-11 to 0-6 victory over Carrigaline at Blarney last night.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2011

Youghal stave off brave ’Hill challenge

YOUGHAL survived a tremendous Watergrasshill second-half rally before securing a place in the next round of the Cork Premier IHC at Ballynoe last night.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2011

Kilbrittain finish strongly to grind down Inniscarra

KILBRITTAIN advanced to the next round of the Premier IHC as they finished strongly to overcome Inniscarra at Cloughduv yesterday.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2011

A sweet friendship turns sour

Working with James ‘Whitey’ Bulger only ever ended one way, reports RYLE DWYER

Fri, 24 Jun, 2011

Goals swing it for Mayfield as Glenville fall short

MAYFIELD’S eye for goals proved the difference at Riverstown yesterday where they scored three to see off the challenge of Glenville in a free-ridden second round Cork Premier IFC clash.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2011

Calls for stricter regulation on air rifles and replica guns

THERE needs to be tighter regulation of unlicensed air rifles to prevent them falling into the wrong hands.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2008

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