CHAMPIONSHIP leader Slievemish Spring of Clogheen got back to winning ways when winning the Cork Association Senior draghunt at Shanlyre on Sunday.

The Togher unit set up by Dennehy and his colleagues has produced many outstanding boxers. Amongst these was Leanne Murphy, who captained Ireland and returned from the European Youth Championships with a bronze medal.

The Tokyo Olympian clocked 1:59.42 to out-kick previous record holder Ciara Mageean at Irish Milers Club meeting

ALTHOUGH the course records weren’t broken, both holders certainly showed their current superb form as Michael Harty and Lizzie Lee came home clear winners of the 11th running of the Ballintotis four-mile road race.

Joey Shaw and Cian Barrett shone at the tournament in Croatia

'If you were doing this just for the money, you wouldn’t last that long. Before I turned pro, I grappled with the idea of dedicating my life to fulfilling my dream.'

CORK has a strong motorsport tradition with the Carrigrohane Straight very much an intrinsic part of its fabric.  Currently, an exhibition at the Central Library on the Grand Parade documents the history of this famed motor racing circuit.

Ballinacarriga native struck for gold twice at National Indoor Championships in Athlone recently and picked up a Cork City Sports Award for good measure

After a two-year break the senior doubles open drew players for all across Cork

Three-time winner Gary O'Flaherty is among the entrants on May 21-22

David O’Sullivan Memorial Senior Draghunt was hosted by Shanakiel Harriers in west Cork

O'Connor presented the Taoiseach Michael Martin with a specially commissioned Cork Ex-Boxers Association (CEBA) Golden Jubilee tie. The tie was to mark the 50th anniversary of the Association. 

The classic takes place on the 13th & 14th May and already it looks like it will be a sell-out. 

Showpiece provincial championship drew a full field of 75 golfers this year

The Taoiseach was guest of honour at the Cork Ex Boxers Association’s Golden Jubilee banquet, writes Bernard O’Neill

ANOTHER sterling run from championship leader Slievemish Spring ensured him success in the Garry O’Sullivan memorial draghunt at Timoleague on Monday.

A new women’s course record and the competitive appearance of the town’s most well-known celebrity in whose honour the race is held were the highlights of the Sonia O’Sullivan 10-mile event at Cobh.

An Taoiseach Micheal Martin was the guest of honour as some of the former greats of the sport gathered to pay tribute to their own 

In the first women’s bout to headline the famed venue, which staged the ‘Fight of the Century’ between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali in 1971, Taylor retained her status as undisputed lightweight champion.

Mahon native will face Cuban ace on May 28 in Brookyln

Basketball and athletics are the sports that our three winners participate in and all three are worthy winners of an Echo Women in Sport award

SLIEVEMISH Spring of Clogheen showed all his experience and skill to win the Kerry Pike/Fair Hill Harriers Senior Draghunt at Tower on Sunday.

This year the meeting has attained a prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze permit which should give the event a raised status, according to Meet Director Joe Hartnett. 

After a delay of a week, Hughes was crowned the winner after beating Liam Power in an exciting final

This time the six time All-Ireland champion won a bronze medal

UCC recently honoured sports stars across a wide variety of sports at their annual awards night. Amongst those honoured were Olympic medallists Paul O’Donovan and Emily Hegarty .

Irish sensation Taylor believes her Serrano clash will create a new female boxing boom.

It was a great result for Murphy, as he retained the title he won last year in Delgany.

WITH the start of tournament tennis across the country underway, Visually Impaired tennis was no different and took to the indoor court facility in Shankill, Dublin last Sunday morning.

Trained by Kieran Kearney of Shanakiel Harriers Kilbrittain Girl showed great acceleration on the finish to cross the tape ahead of the Sean and John O’Sullivan Griffin United trained Sean T.

Desmond recently won the golden belt at a very prestigious international tournament in Romania.

Cork hurling star Patrick Horgan will play a doubles game with Hill against Murphy and an opponent yet to be named as part of the event in the Glen Rovers Hurling and Football Club

The Muskerry Junior Scratch Trophy will see the 64 qualifiers face off over three days, with the eventual winner getting though six rounds of matchplay golf. 

Cork swimmers were hugely successful at an action-packed event

Barry Coughlan worked with the late Brendan Mooney for more than 35 years in the Examiner sports department.  Here he pens a few thoughts on his late, great friend.

ANOTHER sensational display of running was good enough for Slievemish Spring of Clogheen to win the Southern/Carrigaline Harriers Senior draghunt at Ballygarvan.

Mooney was loved by the boxing fraternity all over Ireland.  He was never seen as a journalist, but a real friend to the boxers

THE recent death of Billy Busteed was greeted with sadness by his family and many friends he encountered during his life.

Rory McIlroy vowed to keep trying to win the Masters and complete a career grand slam after a thrilling runners-up finish at Augusta National.

THE highlight for many at Curraheen Park on Saturday night was the victory of Blarney Belle in the final of the €1,100 to the winner Irish Retired Greyhound Trust ON3 Unraced Stake for top trainer Johnny Linehan and popular owner Jimmy Barry Murphy ...

THE strength and depth of swimming in Cork City and County is very encouraging, particularly in the junior ranks.  This was particularly evident again at the Aspiring Champions meet, held at University of Limerick recently.

As the latest Ambassador for the Mercy Hospital Foundation, James teed up to officially announce that the charity’s annual Golf Classic, now in its 12th year, will take place at Fota Island Resort on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th of April.

AUTHORITY produced another clinical finish to win the Griffin United Senior draghunt in scintillating style at Whitechurch.

Following a recent meeting with City officials, a number of well-appointed sites have been identified.These murals will acknowledge the condition of the sport on Leeside for over 100 years and will acknowledge the success of many boxers over that period.

Golf in Ireland into the second year of the new World Handicapping System

A talented pole-vaulter and gifted weight-thrower were honoured at the 

Cork Ex-Boxers Association will host a golden jubilee dinner dance this April where contribution of the father of the Taoiseach Micheál Martin will be celebrated

Highly-rated 25-year-old made a breakthrough in the Italian Coppi e Bartali

The Limerick native traded in his hurley for golf clubs a few years back and started his PGA training

Dublin boxer's recent Late Late Show appearance highlighted why the IABA in Dublin must acknowledging her success.

The West Cork side were the defending champions, having last won the title in 2020

Monaghan’s Josh Moffett (Hyundai i20 R5) and Wexford co-driver Andy Hayes were victorious in the Clonakilty Park Hotel West Cork Rally

The meet allowed 10-year-olds swim up to 4x50m, while the 11- and 12-year-olds take part in a mix of 50m, 100m and 200m competitions

'Few golfers realise that 40% of the shots in an average round are putts'

Wolfe Tone Lass continued with her good form to this season when she won the Northern Hunt Puppy draghunt a in style from the Kieran Kearney trained Kerry Surprise of Shanakiel Harriers on SundayTrained by Martin Wall who made his name in the sport ...

Frank, who has been based in Birmingham for over 65 years, was formerly received by the City's deputy Lord Mayor Clr. Fergal Dennehy.

CHAMPION Authority returned to winning ways at the IHT Senior Rerun Draghunt at Ballinadee. On Sunday last the winner had to be content with runner up behind Captain James of Shanakiel Harriers but on this occasion he turned the tables in style.

New Ross Invitational was a Swim Ireland recognised qualifying meet for Irish Age Groups Division 2

Two Leevale members dominated the women’s race as Jessica Coyne had over a minute to spare over Carol Finn when winning in the good time of 17:16. Limerick-native Coyne recorded 18:29. 

East Cork Club Pro landed the Irish PGA Southern Championship in Monkstown, beating an impressive field. 

Two years ago the Cork school had beaten Crescent College away

Students from the coach and Physical education years one and two participate in a physical education programme teaching and coaching primary school children covering a range of activities in agility, balance and coordination two days a week from October until May.

Trained by Barry O’Keeffe of Shanakiel Harriers the 2020 Senior All-Ireland champion was certainly back to his best as he saw off reigning Senior champion Authority of Northern Hunt.

Cork has produced one stand out boxer in Christina Demond, who has won 18 national titles and a European Elite bronze medal.

Midleton AC club member covered his favourite 4km route in just over 30 minutes to mark his birthday

Dripsey youngster picked up a top prize after completing 12 races in the UK

Mary Haughney has all the details from the Cork competitors at the recent event in Down

John Murphy clocked up over €120,000 in his 13 tour events after turning professional in June

This year CEBA celebrates its Golden Jubilee and Don Murray's achievement of 1962 will be proudly acknowledged and celebrated accordingly by his colleagues.

New ‘Get on Yer Bike’ Campaign is encouraging members to cycle to the club 

Once again, Phil Healy of Bandon was never threatened in the 400m and produced another accomplished run to win in a time of 51.75 for a new championship record. 

The fifth-year student at Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Blarney has to balance her heavy training schedule with academic demands...

Over €830,000 was allocated to 12 clubs across the county, and they will now look forward to investing the funds to improve their course and facilities.

Over 700 young athletes competed over the eight races at the Cork Athletics course near Riverstick

This year to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Cork Ex-Boxers Association, a special souvenir publication is being compiled.

He will compete in this season’s Michelin Le Mans Cup, a support series to the prestigious European Le Mans Series (ELMS) where he will campaign a Ligier JS P320 LMP3 car.

A car went off the forest road and a member of crew was taken by ambulance to a nearby location from where he was airlifted to Cork University Hospital.

CORK schools were dominant at the Munster Senior Schools competition held at the University of Limerick recently. A staggering 760 athletes attended, eager to compete after such a long enforced lay-off.

Padraig Dooley is a PGA professional and has a large base of customers who visit for custom fitting as well as lessons.

IT was music to the ears of all Cork Darts Orginisation members when the Chairman, Frank Goulding, announced the re-commencing of all CDO leagues once the news broke of restrictions being lifted.

This year both Leevale teams dominated the opening two rounds of the indoor league, and pulled out all the stops when the competition was held in Dublin on Saturday to once again complete the double for the second time a feat no other club has achieved.

The Cork Ex-Boxers group is the third oldest ex-boxers Association operating in the world today.

Aontach Jiu-Jitsu club based in Ballyvolane is thriving 

“I’m constantly developing and I’m firmly focused on my performance in my next fight.”

Cobh Ramblers and Bandon Athletic Club will receive significant funding in the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme

'A change in Munster this season sees the split of home and away matches removed, instead one team will have the home advantage for all matches.'

Mick O’Brien pays tribute to the late CorkEx-Boxers Association found member Tim O’Sullivan who passed away in 2020

AS the Cork Ex-Boxers Association reflects on the many great occasions enjoyed by the sport over the last 50 years, this also provides an opportunity to reflect on the contribution of many great individuals.

After a two-year gap, The Riverlane Bar hosted 86 players recently

Despite Covid closures in the past two years, over 20,000 new players registered to play golf in Ireland

However, from his current political status, Michael Martin's invitation is extended for his support for Cork boxing over many years and equally because he is the son of Paddy Martin a founder member of CEBA, and Tim O'Sullivan 50 years ago.

Northsider secured a PDC tour card recently and, along with Ciarán Teehan, shows the quality in the game on Leeside

Exciting times for John Murphy as he prepares to make his PGA Tour debut

Next event on the Cork BHAA calendar is the Janssen promotion at the same Little Island venue on Sunday, February 13

Waterford golfer Seamus Power has been hitting the headlines recently and his success is linked to Carroll’s golf fitness and S&C coaching