Two impressive victories by Declan Moore and Aoife Cooke saw both just failing to beat the course records on what was a showery and blustery morning. 

Credit to the organisers they provided a top class draghunt with the hounds enjoying the open clean running terrain.

Howard delivered a composed and clinical final-day performance at County Louth Golf Club to capture the 2025 Pharmaher East of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Championship.

Northsider is hoping to push on having won his first three pro bouts

It has taken weeks of work by the executive committee to find a suitable venue and Dripsey certainly fits the bill.

It’s traditionally the biggest event on the Cork BHAA calendar but this year’s John Buckley Sports 5km exceed all expectations with over 1,200 finishers making the biggest-ever for a BHAA race.

Ten years ago, this cup was inaugurated, following an invitation from the Cork Ex-Boxers Association to the Martin family to perpetuate the name of the famed Cork and Glen international boxer Paddy Martin. 

'I hadn’t won since Lee Valley two years ago, I’ve have been playing well so far this year so it was great to get over the line'

There is no stopping the multi-talented High Miss of Griffin United as she recorded her fifth consecutive win in the Shanakiel harriers Senior draghunt at Newcestown on Sunday.

The move from a February Sunday to a spring evening proved to be a good one for the organisers of the Killeagh four-mile race as a record number of over 300 runners turned out in ideal conditions.

Every athlete who s the club is given to understand clearly that the club has rules based on standards of respect, commitment and loyalty to a club whose coaches are investing many hours over days, weeks, months and years in the development of their athletes.

With the 2025 Irish PGA Championship set to take place in August, Monkstown Golf Club is making its final preparations to host the prestigious event for the first time in its history. 

The nearest to claiming gold in recent years has been Ryan Creech of Leevale who has finished runner-up in both 2023 and 2024. 

The event, set to be one of the biggest days in this year's Irish motorsport calendar, will see the former military base and prison taken over for the day

Reports from the various vantage points suggested the hounds were travelling at pace despite the heat of the evening in the Whites Cross terrain.

This anniversary was also marked by the hotel management and they presented the very happy couple with a bottle of vintage champagne. 

It was a historic night at this year’s Midleton five-mile road race which took place for the 40th time. 

The Fota Island golfer has been in good form this year 

John Coughlan on the latest action from the sport in Cork

It was a sporting occasion which fully enhanced amateur Boxing to a very appreciative public. 

It was a super weekend for golf in Cork, a strong field took on the Alister MacKenzie signature course which was in great condition. 

The event, served as both the premier meet on the Swim Ireland calendar and trials for World and European competitions. 

John Coughlan rounds up the Bank Holiday weekend action from Shanlyre

Many have attempted to recall a day greater than last Saturday week, when Cork boxers in the same day lifted 17 All-Ireland titles at the National Stadium. 

Fota Island club man was dominant at Cork Golf Club

The event, a cornerstone in Irish swimming’s calendar, brought together over 300 swimmers from across the country and beyond, all vying for national titles and coveted spots on multiple international teams.

John Coughlan rounds up the action from the Kerry Pike/Fair Hill Harriers Senior Draghunt

Mayfield Boxing Club led the way with six All-Ireland medals secured

Mitchelstown golfer set the pace at Cork Golf Club since the first day

McGrath scored 42 points to finish two clear of the field. 

Blackpool hosted a big crowd in fine weather on Bank Holiday Monday

Despite her young age, she is already an Olympian and recently won Ireland its first-ever gold medal at the European Throwing Cup

Since the opening of the new Cork City Hall in 1936, boxing has always featured in this iconic building, renowned for its elegance and beautiful stonework. 

Young golfers from Norway, , , USA and the UK will be among the competitors

John Coughlan looks back at the weekend action in Douglas

The original concept of the Cork Ex-Boxers Association was set up to create finance, through organising events to former boxers who had fallen on hard times.

It was a great weekend for both Cork professional boxers Tommy Hyde and Cathal Crowley with both remaining unbeaten after their latest bouts.

Munster and Ireland rugby legend Moss Finn was the Hall of Fame recipient.

This highly anticipated event offers a unique opportunity to set aside club rivalries and unite under the banners of schools and regions.

The Douglas golfer, who has just turned 20 actually led the tournament going into the final round.

Host club moved their meeting forward to facilitate trainers and ers take in the hurling final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday

The Mallow man was in Oman for the second of three events in the opening swing of the season. 

West Cork terrain is always good open running, and the hounds made a good job in driving the hunt.

The momentous win took place last Friday, at the University of Limerick as part of the action-packed Volleyball Ireland Cup Finals weekend.

Numerous new clubs have been established while the older clubs have continued to flourish amidst the changing landscape.

On the home front, Mallow Masters were well represented, particularly in the 1,500m freestyle on the opening evening.

Twelve months ago the athletes at Munster Technological University didn’t even have a track to train on.

Cork professional boxer Tommy 'The Governor' Hyde will be back in action with a Super Middleweight bout on Friday, April 11th at the Melbourne Pavilion in Australia against Tanzanite fighter Anuary Mlawa.

Last Saturday was a day of great celebration for six Cork clubs, three from the city and three based in the county. 

Cope Golf Alliance recently presented a cheque for over €40,000 to Cope Foundation