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Judo club kicks up a storm

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

MUSKERRY Judo Club had a great result at the All Irelands held in Galway last Saturday..

Dream trip as soccer students sample the Premiership lifestyle on annual pilgrimage

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

THIS January, Davis College students undertook their annual pilgrimage to England to bask in the warm glow of Premiership floodlights.

A galaxy of stars expected at second annual sports awards

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

NEXT Friday night will the second annual Charleville Park Hotel in association with The Corkman, Cork County Sports Person of the year awards.

'Cross border' commitment keeps Rathmore's show on the road

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

THE Marian Players' annual pantomime is a firm fixture in the calendar for those residing either side of the Cork/kerry county bounds and their 25th staging of "Cinderalla" this week is sure to add to its reputation as a must-see event is down to its unique blend of songs, laughter, joy and magic.

Academy Mallow hold out for deserved senior colleges win

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

Patrician Academy 1-12 Ballincollig Comm School 2-6 PATRICIAN Academy were deserving winners over Ballincollig Community School in the Cork Colleges Senior B FC final at Mahon on Friday. It was a highly entertaining game with Mallow even though well on top having to survive a late Ballincollig rally. Mallow' half forward line were particularly impressive and but for some poor kicking they should have scored far more. On the other side

Armagh's absentees should benefit Cork

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

THERE is no disputing that Cork have a very impressive record in league football under Conor Counihan's stewardship. It will be recalled that the Rebels were operating in Division 2 when Counihan assumed the reins of control four seasons ago.

Much interest in teams form in the opening rounds of U-21 Football Championship

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

CHAMPIONSHIP action at under 21 football level commences early in Muskerry and we will have the opening games in the new format championship on Saturday next.

Duhallow Cup opener sees Millstreet host Castlemagner

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

THE clash of hosts Millstreet and Castlemagner offers the opportunity to open the Duhallow playing season on a meeting this Friday in the opening round to the Ducon Cup.

August 2011: Footballer Briege Corkery

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

Without any doubt Briege is one of the most talented GAA stars of her generation. After winning the award last August the Rebelette went on to be awarded yet another All Star award along with winning the All Ireland Ladies football crown with Cork.

Meelin hurler is Supreme Youth Sports star

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

MEELIN hurler Brendan O'sullivan scooped the prestigious overall accolade at a gala ceremony to the inaugural City and County Youth Sports Star of the Year Awards hosted in the Gresham Metropole Hotel, Cork on Saturday night last.

Cunningham happy to be back with the Rebels

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

RECRUITED by his former Cork and St Finbarr's team-mate Jimmy BarryMurphy to form part of the backroom team, Ger Cunningham is looking forward to serving as a selector with the Rebel hurlers for the second time.

Kilmichael take on Clare champions in re-scheduled Munster JBHC semi-final

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

WEATHER permitting Kilmichael come up against Clare champions Clonlara in a Munster Junior B Hurling Championship semi-final in Killeedy on Sunday (2pm).

February 2011: Charleville CBS Harty Cup team

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

THE deserved winners of the February 2011 sports award was Charleville CBS' Harty cup team. The boys from the north Cork school raised the bar when it comes to school hurling sides as they put in a heroic effort in last year's Harty Cup hurling competition – making the final for the first time in 73 years. (1938).

JANUARY: Doneraile Junior B Hurling team

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

It seems like a long time ago now, but last January Doneraile's Junior B Hurlers were taking the grade by storm – winning the county and then the Munster crown. Their adventures for over a year kept their fans on the edge of their seats.

Bonanza at Limerick for Mallow trainers and jockeys

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

MALLOW trainers and jockeys enjoyed a most successful trip to Limerick races on Wednesday last, where they won a total of three races. Doneraile, Mallow trainer John Joe Walsh continued his excellent winning strike rate at Limerick with Page Turner, which won the 2ml 6f maiden hurdle by 12 lengths under a wel-judged drive by 20- year old Francis Mccurtin from Fermoy, who was scoring his very first win on the track as a professional.

English double for Churchtown's Richard McLernon

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

CHURCHTOWN, Mallow jockey Richard Mclernon completed a quick double within 24 hours in England during the week.

Good Gowran Park win for Midleton's Donie Murphy

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

GENTLE Alice, trained at Welshtown, Midleton by Donie Murphy, scored a hugely impressive 11length win of the 2ml 4f handicap chase at the big Thyestes Chase meeting at Gowran Park last Thursday. Produced with precision timing two out by jockey DJ Bates, the 8year old went right away to win impressively from Tiernan's Terror.

Carrigtwohill double for Fermoy jockey Ciaran Fennessy

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

FERMOY amateur Ciaran Fennessy was in splendid winning form at Carrigtwohill point- to- point races on Sunday, where he was the only rider to score a well executed double during the afternoon.

Double for Kilworth's Martin Lane

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

KILWORTH jockey Martin Lane continues in splendid winning form in England.