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

Regretfully, however, last weekend the boxers found themselves locked out of the National Boxing Stadium to facilitate a concert. 

Everard also secured her selection for a third successive European Cross Country Championships

Gifted Leeside runner competes in the 123.ie National Cross Country Championships this weekend

Hyde is from Gurranabraher where the fight night is taking place and eager to deliver in front of family and friends

Crowley lost on points to Kerry native Kevin Cronin in 10 tough rounds at the National Arena

Douglas man ran non-stop to win the prestigious race, having taken up the sport during Covid

The scheme was established in 1999, and has been an invaluable source of funding for early stage Cork golf professionals for 25 years. 

This event took place in the function hall of the Muskerry Arms and host Gary O'Connor was on hand to greet all. 

Millstreet will put itself on the international stage next summer after it was announced that the inaugural FEI Eventing World Championship U25 event will take place at the Cork venue from July 22-26 in 2026.

Always willing to step forward, Julie is admired for her ability to meet every challenge with enthusiasm, professionalism, and a deep sense of care for the athletes and fellow volunteers.

In a year where the Rebel County has won 53 national titles, the morale in the sport is at an all-time high, as clubs bask in resplendent glory. 

This was Christina's second fight in the space of four weeks and the welterweight came through it with flying colours, winning by unanimous decision 60-54

The new venture is a mobile golf simulator, and it will be based in Raffeen Creek for next few months.

An important feature of the park will see the return of the now famed Cork Boxing Wall, and the occasion will be graced by the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Fergal Dennehy and An Taoiseach Micheàl Martin two ardently committed boxing men.

After a slow start with a level par opening round, the Mallow man roared into life and carded two 65’s in the next two rounds to finish ahead of his nearest challengers for the big prize for 2026.

Christina Desmond made her pro debut earlier this month in a welterweight bout against Joanna Fraszczak which she won in the second round.

The Brisbane based fighter, who has a record of 11-0, won the WBC welterweight title back in June when he beat tough Australian fighter Blake Minto by unanimous decision at the Gold Coast Convention Centre Broadbeach in Oueensland. 

Creech finished sixth overall and claimed the runner-up position at the Irish Life Dublin Marathon for the third year in a row.

This is another great milestone in the illustrious history of a club who have become a legendary part of sporting life on Leeside

Sugrue backed up his second place finish in the Castle Royal Masters in September with another P2 when the tour moved to Dubai for the penultimate event last week.

The Cork native burst onto the international stage in 2003, breaking the 13 second mark for the first time with a 12.96 in the 100m hurdles to finish fourth at the European U23 Athletics Championships in Poland. 

The Youghal native ran 2:07:54 to claim victory destroying the old Irish record by more than a minute

On Tuesday night the Lord Mayor Cllr. Fergal Dennehy hosted a reception for the Cork County Boxing Board. 

John Doyle rounded off an impressive season with a trip to Singapore for the World Amateur Team Championships.  The Mitchelstown native was selected as one of the three man Irish team in the showpiece biennial event.

The geographic landscape of clubs in Cork now in both the city and the county is the strongest ever, and for the purists of the sport this is a delight to behold. 

This was Crowley’s eight fight having won his last seven fights at Super Middleweight with three of them coming by way of knockout.

Desmond had a stellar amateur career where she collected 19 Irish titles across various grades and levels and represented Ireland with distinction , winning medals at European and World championships.

"Hopefully, I can get the battle I want with Stoke native Nathan Heaney sometime next year."

Two Cork Para Powerlifters are ready to take on the world as the road to the Paralympics starts in Cairo later this month.

Walsh was declared the winner after a total of 58 holes – the standard three rounds of 54 holes plus four play-off holes. 

The card is stacked with some really exciting fights and will have another Cork man Gary Spike O’Sullivan fighting Mateusz Pawlowski from Poland and Cork woman Christina Desmond making her professional debut against Polish fighter Joanna Frasczal.

Following a year in which Cork has recorded the county's greatest ever national title tally such success has richly contributed to attracting many young male and female athletes, with clubs reporting that they are inundated with applications for membership. 

The Clonakilty/Rosscarbery crew of Cal McCarthy/Eric Calnan (Citroen C3 Rally2) were the top Cork crew

While O’Connor’s victory was clear-cut, the same couldn’t be said of the men’s decider which turned out to be one of the most exciting contests in recent years. 

Millstreet Community School were celebrating last week after their golfers finished in second place at the World Schools Golf Championship in Scotland.

This week three women from Ireland will take on the world looking to make history at The Tampines Course in Tanah Merah Country Club, Singapore.

John Coughlan reflects on a memorable season for the unique sport

This victory was masterminded by her coach Liam Hickey proudly assisted by fellow coach Rory Beausang and this was another red-letter day for the club as winning an All-Ireland title means so much to the St Colman’s club.

Donal O'Donovan trained the winner to produce a season best at Glenville

The Lee Valley Scratch Cup is just over a week away and the 2025 staging promises to have another top class field.  The event has moved from it’s regular May date due to works on the course in Lee Valley.

Desmond, who has an amazing amateur record will make her pro debut against Polish fighter Joanna Frasczal on October 10

This was Heaphy’s second All-Ireland title in three months, having already bagged the senior cadet crown. 

Brilliant display saw off 2023 National cross-country champion Fiona Everard from Bandon, with another Leevale athlete, Jessica Coyne, taking third

Tommy’s opponent Allotey, who hails from Ghana was a big step up in class, as he 45 fights with only nine losses to his name and shared the ring with big names in the Super Middleweight Division.

He put on another dazzling display by stopping Indian fighter Sachin Nautiyal after a minute and a half of the first round

Keane first won the title in 2021, and backed up that performance with an very impressive 68 to win by five shots. 

The Cork duo will be part of the programme of boxing taking place on October 10th

John Coughlan reviews the exciting fare at Rylane last weekend

Abby Murray, Muskerry BC, and Claire Cronin, St Martha's BC, had each won a senior cadet national championship crown and on Saturday last both won their respective weight divisions as proud victors at the Irish U17 boxing championships.