Darragh McElhinney, Michelle Finn and Max O'Reilly claimed medals while it was all Cork on the long jump podium

This success comes just a week after the Doheny AC woman broke the Irish indoor 800m record with a stunning 2:00.33 at the Saucony Battle for Boston meet.

Kilbrittain hammer thrower selected as Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year

The soft ground has meant that collecting balls is challenging, especially when tractors and other machinery is used.

The rising standards of athletics in Cork city and county was evident at the recent Cork Athletics Board Awards Night which took place at the Talbot Hotel in Ballincollig.

Amy Noonan (2), Rebecca O’Connell, Emma McAuliffe hit the net for the winners

Sports will include Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Equestrian, Football, Golf, both Rhythmic and Artistic Gymnastics, Kayaking (including a doubles event at this level for the very first time), Swimming, and Table Tennis.

The Siam Warriors Cork Muay Thai club is synonymous with delivering the most exciting fighting events in the Country by hosting these huge fights and certainly didn’t disappoint their huge band of supporters last Saturday.

Over the last 12 years this prestigious cup has been presented on an annual basis

Cathal Crowley was up against Polish fighter Adam Cieslak at Super Middleweight and got back to winning ways with an eye-catching performance when he stopped his opponent in the fifth round.

Instead of running or jogging 65 kilometres in February, he’s planning to cover 65km on the golf course while playing.

Siam Warriors Superfights is back with another huge night of Maui Thai and professional boxing action next Saturday at Gurranabraher Credit Union Parochial Arena.

Leeside's first citizen has already held preliminary talks with the CEO of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association Gary Stuart and officers of the Cork county boxing board. 

The club recently recovered a trophy that had been missing for over 60 years. 

Following the provincial championships the focus of all clubs and boxers will be the national championships at the National Stadium in Dublin. 

West Cork hammer thrower picked up the big prize with Tracey Sheehan and Julie Dwyer also hailed for their contribution to women's sport in Cork

Famed course architect Alister MacKenzie also had a hand in the development of Monkstown, and 100 years ago his plans for the course were approved. 

High standard on show by Cork's rising stars in the ring

Dominant display in front of 15,000 fans on enemy turf

Manning is currently 5-0 with all wins by stoppage.  Four were by knockout and one was by submission.

David Howard had a good start to the 2026 season in Spain last week

Mick O'Brien with the latest Cork boxing news as well as a look at McCarthy's career as a champion fighter

Several clubs have very attractive offers in place and there are many options in north and east Cork, home to around a dozen clubs.

Bandon AC runner has been in brilliant form either side of Christmas and picks up the award for December

This was also a great occasion for eight members of Cork clubs who were presented with silver plates in recognition of their commitment within their own clubs as volunteers, to promote and develop amateur boxing in Cork. 

From smaller nine hole clubs to 18 hole championship courses, there’s a wide choice available.

This is the biggest night of the year on the national amateur boxing calendar., and Linda will be all out to win her third elite title. 

Cork pair finished in the top 25 as they finished strongly in Tallahassee

The soft winter conditions aren’t for everyone, but all golfers will be looking forward to the brighter and longer afternoons and firmer ground as we move towards the spring.

Leeside duo join Brian Fay and Noah Harris as the global event returns to the USA for the first time since 1992

Two top-class races up front by both winners marked the annual Grange-Fermoy promoted 10km road race which took place for the second year at Glanworth.

Youghal A team reached the final of the Munster Snooker Team Championships at the Gleneagle Hotel

They will commence on Saturday, 24th and Sunday, 25th January and conclude on Saturday, 31st January and Sunday, 1st February. 

Michael O'Brien looks back on a record-breaking 2025 for Cork Boxing and the life of Jack Doyle, the Gorgeous Gael

Cork stars in top form in recent months

The Irish Takeover had too much for Peru's Cesar Ignacio Paredes

John Coughlan looks back on a memorable 2025 campaign

Golden Gloves rising star secued a bronze while Abby Murray and Claire Cronin also fought with distinction

Douglas, Monkstown and Lee Valley all won green national pennants, and there were notable individual successes as well.

Steven was supposed to fight on the undercard of heavyweight’s Derek Chisora and Dillian Whyte's card in the New Coop Arena in Manchester last weekend, however, that card was cancelled when that fight was called off.

This was a first class show and the capacity attendance contributed by cheering on the boxers in each and every bout on the card. 

O’Callaghan played in six of the tour events this year, and came away with an impressive haul of five wins. 

A very competitive league session, two premier club tournaments and three Cork boxers flew out to Germany to represent Ireland at the U17 European Championships.

The result now means that Byrne can put the tour bag away for a few weeks, avoiding the need to go to Q school in Morocco in two weeks time.

The school represented Munster and had to navigate a group stage and two knock-out rounds before booking their flights.

This was another great day for both the Spartan and Golden Gloves Clubs. 

This is the first time that an Irish official has held the position on the influential Women's Technical Committee.

This was Hyde’s fourth fight this year when he defeated Patrick Allotey in Boston last September, Marcos Rodrigues in Spain last June and Anuary Mlawa in Australia last April.

This was Long’s first professional fight in his native Cork when he stepped in the ring with English fighter William O’Reilly in a four round Super Middleweight bout.

It was a positive year on many fronts, from showpiece events, international success, and overall participation in the game.