Saddle up to discover the delights of the Beara peninsula at the Tour de Beara cycle on September 9, 2023. The not-for-profit, community-run event, formerly known as The Rebel Tour, has established itself as one of the most popular and scenic one-day sportives in the country, and competition will be […]
Sport & Fitness
This week, members of the West Cork Jesters and staff of St Finbarr’s National School, Bantry met with Minister for Disabilities, Anne Rabbitte and Minister for Sport, Thomas Byrne. This meeting was organised by Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan and was aimed at assisting the group’s efforts to build an Astro Turf […]
It’s rare to see a West Cork athlete ply their trade outside the country, but Bandon born Ronan Crowley, who plays for the Robert Emmetts Hurling club in London and for the Exiles at inter-county level, is one to watch says Matthew Hurley. Crowley was the third top scorer in […]
Skibbereen’s Coombes family has become well-renowned in rugby circles in recent years. Gillian Coombes is a member of the successful Munster Women’s side that won all their matches in the Vodafone women’s interprovincial series for 2023. They beat Ulster (34-0), Leinster (26-17) and Connacht (50-24) to retain their title and […]
Matthew Hurley looks at the remarkable rise of Ardfield native and soccer prospect John O’Donovan. The first year Arts student in UCC is training with the Cork City senior squad in preparation for the new League of Ireland season, starting on February 17, when they play Bohemians at Turners Cross. […]
The rise of Innishannon native and Bandon Rugby Club graduate Jack Crowley has been remarkable, from Munster third choice out-half to Ireland starter. Munster Rugby Competitions Co-ordinator James Neville talks to Matthew Hurley about the new Irish out-half. A former Bandon underage coach himself, Neville would have seen Jack from […]