Former Irish full-back and captain inspired Munster to beat the All Blacks

The right-handed Horan played 15 Tests in all for Australia, his finest hour coming against England in a game that began on New Year’s Eve, 1881.

THERE was great sadness this week when it was announced that legendary greyhound trainer Christy O’Callaghan had passed away. He was a huge figure in greyhounds, helped to increase the popularity of the sport in Cork and beyond over the years.

After leaving Leeside, he made one appearance on the big stage for Washington

Eamonn Ryan was a brilliant coach but an even better person

The late, great Cork guru had a growth mindset that meant he was always learning and improving

Eamonn Young provided a link between four of Cork’s five football triumphs in the 20th century

We chart the greatness of the former All-Ireland winning Rebel goalkeeper and manager

Despite not having a background in GAA, Barry led Rebels to glory

Dave Hannigan reflects on the legend of Jack Lynch, a star at everything he turned his hand to

Dave Hannigan looks back on the tumultuous career of a star of the boxing ring and stage

Demons legend delivered in a succession of big games

Dave Hannigan looks at the incredible career of a true sporting icon

Feat at the Viaduct echos through the ages

Dave Hannigan looks back on the career of Cork-born Charlie Hurley a Sunderland and Ireland legend

APPROACHING the six-month anniversary of his appointment to the manager’s chair at Old Trafford, things could not have been going better for Frank O’Farrell.

Nemo club man was as talented at soccer as he was at hurling and football

DARTS is one of the country’s most popular indoor sports and for Corkman Steve Coveney, his record in the sport over the past 36 years has made him a household name in his beloved city.

THERE mere mention of John Coughlan was enough to strike fear into the hearts of centre-forwards during the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s. Coughlan was a man of steel who played the game with sheer determination and passion.

WHEN people debate the most prolific scoring machine in the history of camogie the name of Mary O’Leary will immediately come into the conversation.

FEW have helped propel the game of Men’s Hockey to new heights as Corkman the late Reg Treacy as he played at the top-level for three decades as his brilliant technique made him a master at his sport.

IN THE world of athletics few could match the achievements and bravery of the late Fanahan McSweeney. Fanahan’s grit, determination and style marked him out as an athlete and a man apart from many of his peers.

WHAT makes a great showjumping combination?Nerves of steel, a good horse, a cool head, Robert Splaine has all these and a few more. Robert reckons that his discipline is the toughest there is.

AT a very young age Ronan O’Gara was a household name in rugby as his all-round skills were evident during his illustrious career. Ronan was born in San Diego in 1977, but his family moved to Cork at a very young age.

DONIE Leahy the ex-Evergreen/Cork Celtic star of the 1950s and '60s was an awesome goalscorer and to the present day he is remembered for his wonderful goals that enthralled the Cork soccer public.

THE Sarsfields club in the district of Glanmire in Cork may not be rated as the most powerful club in the history of Cork hurling, but they produced a wonderful hurler in Paddy Barry.

THE city of Cork has produced many fine soccer players over the last century but the story of the late Paddy Shortt whose footballing skills made him one of the finest players in the 70s and 80s is quite remarkable.

SKILLFUL and courageous, Eamonn Young was arguably one of Cork’s greatest footballers of the 20th century. Eamonn grew up in Dunmanway and football was like a religion in the West Cork town.

AS A centre half Jackie Morley had few peers as he was one of the classiest defenders and was hugely respected and admired both on and off the field.

MICHAEL BRADLEY is one of the finest scrum-halves this country has ever produced. Straight and honest as a dye, Bradley was a very good motivator and a great team player.

WILLIE JOHN DALY of Carrigtwohill was a brilliant hurler and one of the star figures of the Cork side that won a hat-trick of All-Ireland Senior hurling championships from 1952.

ALTHOUGH Barry McGann won 25 caps playing rugby for Ireland between 1969 and 1976, he came from a varied background in a sporting sense.

When it comes to picking top soccer players, there are few to match the incredible skills of John Herrick. Herrick attended the Glasheen National School and then went to Sullivan’s Quay CBS.

IN the last century, the list of talented footballers produced in this county is a very impressive one and for Colm Corkery, the former Nemo Rangers star, his Gaelic football skills always stood out.

IT’S a sad fact that one of Ireland’s and Cork’s most successful international sportsman is better known outside his own country than at home.

BLACKROCK hurling club has produced many superb hurling stars since its foundation, but one name that will always be synonymous with the Rockies and Cork is Eudie Coughlan.

NOEL MURPHY will go down as one the greatest rugby players and sports ambassadors that this country has produced. He was born near the Lough on Cork’s Southside but moved to Mulgrave Road on Cork’s Northside as a young boy.

SEÁN CONDON was arguably the greatest hurler ever to wear the blue jersey of St Finbarr’s.

DAVE BARRY thrilled Cork’s sporting public with his silky skills on the soccer and GAA fields in many corners of this city, county and country.

JACK LYNCH, the former Taoiseach, is one of the most famous names to be associated with the GAA, a superstar before the term was invented. Jack was born in 1917, one of nine children.

THE LATE Vincent O’Brien was one of the greatest racehorse trainers in the last century. Vincent was a native son of Cork, born in April 1917 at Clashgannif, Churchtown, amidst the country made famous by the Duhallow Hunt.

SIMON ZEBO1. With which Cork club did he play hurling before focusing on rugby?2. In which year did he last play an international for Ireland?3.

IN ALL sports there are unsung heroes and the former Nemo Rangers star of the 1970s Brian Murphy was most certainly in that category.

THEY called him the ‘Pocket Rocket’ in rugby circles but the old saying “the best of goods come in small parcels” is certainly a fitting tribute to Corkman Peter Stringer.

NOEL CANTWELL was one of the best defenders ever to play for the Republic of Ireland and he began his rise to fame with a Junior club in Cork called Western Rovers.

ONE of the great strengths of Cork hurling over the years has been the excellence of its goalkeepers as a succession of dependable men between the uprights provided the cornerstone for all our All-Ireland winning teams.

PAT FALVEY was a full-time adventurer who has set records beyond belief since his inception into the sport in 1986. Reared in Baker’s Road the story of Falvey is quite inspiring because it shows what determination can do for any person.

WHEN the great hockey players are discussed, the name of Sarah Kelleher is among the most elite group of players to have graced the sport.

MUNSTER created history when they defeated the All-Blacks in 1978 in front of an ecstatic crowd of around 12,000 who witnessed an epic victory for the provincial side.

NOT many soccer players in Ireland can boast of playing alongside the legendary Bobby Moore of West Ham, as Cork man once Carl Humphries did.