CorkIndependent.com Sport Feed http://www.corkindependent.com Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:18:54 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.corkindependent.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.corkindependent.com CorkIndependent.com Sport Feed http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7546&Itemid=90 Cork Harlequins finally broke their duck in this season's Irish Hockey League League (IHL) and gained a well-deserved win against Dublin side Monkstown. Cork's other representative. Church of Ireland were very disappointing in their loss to another Leinster league side, Glenanne. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7547&Itemid=90 Neptune 90 UCD/Marian 62 Having secured home court advantage following two wins last weekend, National Event Hire Neptune Head Coach Pat Price was delighted at his players' application to the challenge they faced last weekend. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7548&Itemid=90 Cork Con 17 Shannon 10 In an entertaining top of the table clash at Temple Hill, Cork Constitution did most of the damage in the first half as they broke into an 11-0 lead. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7549&Itemid=90 Cork City FORAS Co-Op will hope to build on their draw away to Derry last week with a win at home to Waterford Utd at Turners Cross tomorrow (Friday), kick-off 7.45pm. In the first Munster derby game in two years, the club will hope for a bumper attendance to welcome Cork City in its new guise. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7550&Itemid=90 Cork 1-19 Galway 1-17 TWO minutes into the second half of this Allianz National Football League Division One clash at Pairc Ui Rínn, Cork extended a seven-point half-time advantage to nine points and a rout looked on the cards. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7551&Itemid=90 For many people Cheltenham is the one time of the year, except for the Grand National, where they might have a flutter on the GG’s. Here is a simple guide to Cheltenham and the major races at the festival as well as the Cork interest in this most famous of racing meets. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7552&Itemid=90 The biggest week of the year for everybody associated with National Hunt racing begins at Cheltenham next Tuesday 16 March and climaxes four days later with the Cheltenham Gold Cup being the feature race of the week. Kauto Star and Denman go head to head in this most anticipated race of the four-day festival. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7553&Itemid=90 Hello punters! Well, the final countdown has begun in the lead up to the exciting Cheltenham Festival, which is regarded by many racegoers as the veritable 'mecca' of national hunt racing. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7554&Itemid=90 The impressive point gained by Cork City FC in Derry last Friday was the most agreeable aspect of a special evening. The terrific attendance illustrated the significance of both clubs to the Airtricity League and the camaraderie between the two sets of supporters illustrated what sport is really all about. The delightful piece RTE's Tony O'Donoghue did for the MNS Show on Monday evening underlined the importance of both clubs to sport in Ireland generally. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7505&Itemid=90 After one of the most dramatic pre-season periods of all time the League of Ireland 2010 season kicks off this Friday. After a time of bad tidings for Irish soccer lovers, especially those from the Rebel County, there was, almost at the eleventh hour, some good news with the appointment of Airtricity as the League's main sponsors for the season. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7506&Itemid=90 Cork v Galway in Allianz NFL Saturday Pairc Ui Rinn @ 7.30 pm Cork will bid to make it three out of three when they welcome Joe Kernan's men to Pairc Ui Rinn on Saturday and in the process will be striving to maintain their impressive record under the lights. Galway's campaign got off to an inauspicious start, a heavy defeat by old rivals Mayo, but they did hit back with a win over Monaghan and will travel south keen to stay in the hunt for a place in the final, where as another loss could see them dragged into a relegation battle. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7507&Itemid=90 Hello punters! The history of the Grand National is littered with horses who have been ridden to glorious victory by amateur or gentleman riders. In the olden days most of these riders were aristocratic, and their family members were not averse to having a sporting bet on their own man to finish in front of their closest local rival, even when not winning the race. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7508&Itemid=90 New Cork City manager Tommy Dunne has admitted that it is touch and go whether the new League of Ireland club on Leeside, Cork City FORAS Co-Op, will be able to field a team in the Airtricity First Division game against Derry City tomorrow (Friday) night. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7509&Itemid=90 DCU Saints 81 UCC Demons 84 BEFORE tip-off there was a lot riding on this game for both teams in the battle for placings in the Nivea for Men SuperLeague. Demons hit the court running soaring into a 22 to 6 lead early on. Saints' Eoin Quill led his side's comeback and they rallied to narrow the gap to 26-16 at the end of the first quarter. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7510&Itemid=90 Limerick 1-14 Cork 2-21 AS expected, Cork secured their second successive win in Allianz NHL Division 1, getting the better of Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds last Saturday night. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7511&Itemid=90 Second-half tries from skipper Peter O'Mahony and centre Tom Gleeson saw Munster come from 12 points down at the interval to run out 21-12 winners against Neath in the British & Irish Cup at The Gnoll last weekend. Munster were forced to re-jig their starting lineup when sickness forced Dave Foley to withdraw close to the game. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7512&Itemid=90 Defending champions Cork collected their first Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League victory of the season at the expense of Munster rivals Kerry on Sunday. Cork ran out 1-16 to 1-9 winners against the Kingdom but the visitors put up a spirited display and trailed by just two points at half-time. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7513&Itemid=90 Shannon 16 UCC 21 In an exciting ODM Munster Senior Cup tie at Rosbrien on Sunday UCC booked their place in the final with a 21-16 win over Shannon. The sides were level 11-11 each at half time with Luke O'Dee scoring a try for Shannon and Mossie Lawlor kicking two penalties. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7341&Itemid=90 With many competitors already in training ahead of this June’s Bord Gais Energy Cork City Marathon Cork, it has emerged that the course will be changed this year. It is hoped this will be change for the good as the organizers are changing the race course in 2010, taking out the punishing hills to make it flatter and more enjoyable for all those taking part. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7342&Itemid=90 With this weekend's Sigerson Cup finals on the horizon, UCC received a boost when Paul Honohan received a Cadbury Football Scholarship last week. The Cadbury Football Scholarships are awarded in recognition of the sporting potential of U-21 footballers attending various universities in Ireland. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7343&Itemid=90 UCC Demons 70 Killester 73 UCC Demons let an eleven point half-time lead against their National Cup conquerors Killester slip last weekend at the Parochial Hall. While UCC Demons were heavily beaten in that National Cup final, this was never going to be the same game. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7344&Itemid=90 WIT 0-11 UCC 1-6 Waterford IT retained the Ashbourne Cup as they had two points to spare over UCC in the final at Cork IT last weekend. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7345&Itemid=90 Cork 1-22 Offaly 1-11 Just the start Denis Walsh was looking for as Cork easily overcame Offaly in the opening round of the NHL at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last Sunday. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7346&Itemid=90 Cork v Limerick Saturday in Gaelic Grounds @ 7.30 pm The difficulties that Limerick are facing makes the task of retaining their Division 1 status a tough one and while they put up a gallant display against Galway, the end result was a defeat, and another to Cork will just add a bit more pressure on coach Justin McCarthy. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7347&Itemid=90 Hello punters! In this week's memory slot, I will endeavour to have a look at the Aintree exploits of jockey/trainer Fred Winter, with particular attention to his record in the Grand National, both as a jockey and a trainer, for his outstandingly consistent history in this race would lie right up there with the very best racing people of all time, talentwise and everywise. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7348&Itemid=90 Munster 17 Edinburgh 12 Munster were made fight all the way to defeat a gallant Edinburgh in a mistake ridden match at Musgrave Park last Friday night. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7349&Itemid=90 Glanmire AOS Security U-18 and U-20 teams were honoured last week as winners of the North City Sports Awards, which are sponsored by the Ambassador Hotel, with trophies supplied by Garry McCarthy trophies. Special guests on the night were Lord Mayor Cllr Dara Murphy, Deputy County Mayor Cllr Gerry Kelly and Timmy Murphy, National President of Basketball Ireland. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7350&Itemid=90 Division 3 Midleton 26 Connemara All Blacks 12 After last week's surprise draw to Rainey Old Boys, Midleton got back to winning ways with a fine win over a good Connemara side. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7351&Itemid=90 The anger and intense frustration expressed by the Quintas Group in the wake of their failure to rescue Cork City FC is understandable. I can state without any fear of contradiction that this anger and frustration is reflective of the collective fury of the City supporters as they see their beloved club propelled into history. This debacle should never have occurred. It was avoidable. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7297&Itemid=90 Dedpite limited action in the top two divisions of the AIB All-Ireland Leagues, there was still plenty of action for Cork teams over the weekend. Clonakilty won the big local derby relegation clash with Highfield in the Second Division of the league as Midleton's lead at the top of Division Three was whittled down to a point. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7298&Itemid=90 The big basketball news from the weekend is the fact that Neptune have surged ahead of great rivals UCC Demons in the hunt for a play-off spot in the Nivea for Men's SuperLeague. Demons had a double game weekend, but were only able to win one of those against Moycullen, affording Neptune the chance to capitalize (beating Belfast Star) and snatch second spot away for the time being. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7299&Itemid=90 Cork registered two more valuable league points with a hard-fought victory over Kerry at Páirc Uí Rinn last Saturday night. In a typically tetchy affair in front of nearly 5,000 people, Cork went some way to making up for last September's All-Ireland final defeat but no one will be getting carried away with the victory. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7300&Itemid=90 Cork hurling manager Denis Walsh has declared the Rebels mean business in 2010 as the team prepare for the start of the National Hurling League on Sunday at home to Offaly in Pairc Ui Chaoimh (throw-in 2.30pm). Speaking to the Cork Independent, Walsh said that the league will be taken very seriously by the team and he has seen a real hunger in training as Cork look to re-establish themselves at the top of the hurling ladder. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7301&Itemid=90 Allianz NHL Cork v Offaly Sunday Pairc Ui Chaoimh @ 2.30 pm After the Waterford Crystal Cup and the usual round of challenge games the serious business for Denis Walsh and his backroom team gets underway on Sunday with the visit of Offaly to the Park. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7302&Itemid=90 This week's nostalgia effort has almost a totally Cork flavour, in that it recalls the wonderful triumph of Lovely Citizen in the Foxhunters Trophy at the 1991 Cheltenham Festival meeting. Lovely Citizen was at that time in the yard of the O'Sullivan family of Lombardstown, which is near enough to Mallow, in Co. Cork. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7303&Itemid=90 As Munster prepare to return to Magner's League action this Friday at Musgrave Park (kick-off 7.30pm), the squad were put through their paces in various guises over the past week. The Munster A team, under the watchful eye of Anthony Foley, had a comfortable win over Nottingham in the B&I Cup at the Waterford RSC last Friday while Tony McGahan and the Munster squad had some warm weather training in Club La Santa, Lanzarote last week. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7304&Itemid=90 Ballyhale Shamrocks 0-19 Newtownshandrum 0-17 Although only two points separated the sides at the end, it could have been a lot more. Only for Newtownshandrum's tremendous fighting spirit, they could easily have been overwhelmed in this All-Ireland semi-final but they hung on and could even have snatched it near the end. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7305&Itemid=90 The decision of the High Court in Dublin to defer its decision on the winding-up petition sought by The Revenue Commissioner underlines the importance of Cork City Football Club to the sporting culture of Ireland. The ensuing decision by the FAI to allow its Club Licensing Committee keep its powder dry pending the eventual outcome from the High Court, further embellishes the extraordinary position CCFC holds in the hearts and minds of football people around the country. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7192&Itemid=90 Revenge for Croker will firmly be on the agenda this weekend when Cork get an early chance to avenge last September's All-Ireland Final defeat to Kerry. The sides clash in the Allianz Football National League Division 1 at Pairc Ui Rinn on Saturday (throw-in 7.30pm) and the Rebels will be eager to atone for their second All-Ireland Final defeat to Kerry last year. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7193&Itemid=90 Garryowen 13 Dolphin 12 Despite a determined second-half fight back Dolphin lost for the fourth time this season against Garryowen in Dooradoyle last Sunday. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7194&Itemid=90 DCU Saints 60 Neptune 69 National Event Hire Neptune continued their recent good league form with another win over DCU Saints at the weekend. DCU Saints were intent from the tip off to stop the powerful Juwann James by double and treble teaming the player but credit must go to the other Neptune players when they stepped up to share the scoring. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7195&Itemid=90 Cork 3-3 Dublin 1-12 Defending champions Cork lost out to Dublin in the Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League for a third successive season as the Sky Blues won by three points in Fermoy on Sunday. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7196&Itemid=90 Allianz National Football League Division 1 Monaghan 3-12 Cork 3-13 Late points from Paul Kerrigan and substitute John Hayes saw Cork snatch the narrowest of victories over Monaghan in a high-scoring thriller in Scotstown last Sunday. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7197&Itemid=90 Former Cork City captain Dan Murray has said he would have liked to finish his career at the Leeside club but he finally lost patience with the constant uncertainty there. The most successful captain in the history of the club has signed a two-year contract with Shamrock Rovers. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7198&Itemid=90 Hello punters! Our memory lane slot for this week turns its spotlight on Cheltenham past, and on the 1990 Gold Cup in particular, which was won by Nortons Coin at 100/1, in a race that could be described as incredible, by virtue of the fact that the unlikely hero came from a mundane racing background. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7199&Itemid=90 AIB Munster Club Hurling semi-final Sunday in Thurles @ 2.30 pm Newtownshandrum v Ballyhale-Shamrocks What a game to start the hurling season, the champions of Cork and Kilkenny on the famous Thurles sod for a place in the final on 'Paddy's Day' in Croke Park. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7200&Itemid=90 A massive project in underway to record the history of the GAA in Cork. Researchers are calling on GAA members from every club, parish and school in the county to contribute to The GAA Oral History Project, which is one of the biggest sporting history projects to be undertaken here. The project was commissioned by the GAA and is being carried out by a team based at Boston College-Ireland. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7201&Itemid=90 I travelled across Dublin last Saturday for the Irish Rugby International match with Italy. I hadn't been to a Rugby International match since the move from Lansdowne Road and I found the whole afternoon presented me with some rather interesting observations starting with the journey itself. Lansdowne Road is quite handy to the part of Dublin I have always lived in. Hence, I could always get the Good Lady to drop me but a few minutes walk from the stadium. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7202&Itemid=90 Waterford 1-9 UCC 0-11 UCC were unable to offer the perfect answer to their crushing defeat by LIT in the Fitzgibbon Cup last week but they did restore some pride in the Waterford Crystal Final last Sunday. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7051&Itemid=90 The start of spring heralds the beginning of many things and for sports fans it's no different. Just as temperatures rise outside they are sure to do the same inside stadia throughout the country as teams and championships are reborn. For those competitions already in operation, spring is the time when things get serious. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7052&Itemid=90 Dolphin 17 Clontarf 0 Dolphin's pack paved the way for a well deserved victory and lifted the club into a play-off position with an easy win over Clontarf on Sunday. Dolphin missed two penalty opportunities before Clontarf captain Simon Crawford was yellow carded as a lazy runner. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7053&Itemid=90 Cork Con 15 Garryowen 11 Cork Constitution staged a marvellous recovery from six points and a man down to record a deserved victory over Garryowen in the AIB Cup final in Athlone on Saturday. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7054&Itemid=90 Killester 69 UCC Demons 94 UCC Demons were unable to repeat last year's heroics in the National Cup as they were comprehensively beaten by Killester in last weekend's final. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7055&Itemid=90 Cork v Monaghan Allianz NFL Division 1 Sunday 7 February Scotstown @ 2.30 pm Some would say, this is the real start to the season as Cork begin life in Division1 after a few years in the second division and the priority at first will be to ensure they avoid getting entangled in a relegation dogfight. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7056&Itemid=90 AOS Security Glanmire 57 Waterford Wildcats 54 AOS Security Glanmire made it a double triumph for the club on Saturday after a highly entertaining 57-54 win over Waterford Wildcats to ensure success in the final of the Women's Under-20 National Cup final. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7057&Itemid=90 Some of the biggest names in Cork hurling history will converge on Blackrock Hurling Club on Saturday for a massive 'Hurlathon' in aid of the underage section of the club. A legends team from Blackrock, managed by Jimmy Brohan will take on the Cork legends team led by Kevin Hennessey. A who's who of hurling in Cork over the last 30 years will pick up the camáns again in what is sure to be a memorable 'Clash of the Legends'. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7058&Itemid=90 Hello punters! A question that may arise in a sporting quiz at some time or other may be: What horse has a fence in the Grand National called after him? Well, the horse in question is Foinavon, who triumphed in the great race in a controversial manner in 1967, at the enormous price of 100/1, and ridden by John Buckingham. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7059&Itemid=90 Way of life Three interesting stories in the world of sport this week offer a fascinating insight into the world of professional football. John Terry's alleged infidelity, Robbie Keane's move to Celtic and Matthew Etheringtons massive gambling debts appear unconnected but in actual fact there are many common factors. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7060&Itemid=90 Name: Kevin Reddy Nickname: Reddy Position: Guard Height: 6ft Weight: 14 Stone Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7061&Itemid=90 Kerry 1-11 UCC 0-9 Despite fielding a weakened team UCC made Kerry fight all the way for the McGrath Cup in an entertaining game at Tralee last weekend. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6922&Itemid=90 Three tough games in a week for UCC Demons may work both as a help and a hindrance as they prepare for this weekend's massive SuperLeague National Cup final on Sunday. After the riveting semi-final at Neptune stadium, where they just edged out their great rivals Demons again travelled to the home of Neptune last weekend before encountering southern Conference leaders UL Eagles in Limerick on Sunday. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6923&Itemid=90 Midleton 12 Sundays Well 6 Midleton just about deserved to win this Cork derby last Saturday but they knew they had been in a battle against a well drilled Well side. In a game played in perfect conditions at Townspark both sides tore into each other from the get go. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6924&Itemid=90 Hello punters! In the trauma-filled history of the Grand National, surely one of the most remarkable and puzzling races for the Aintree spectacular took place in 1956, when the Queen Mother's Devon Loch inexplicably came to grief on the flat, having jumped every one of the thirty giant fences, within sight of that elusive winning post, when well clear of the field, and with the race, to all intents and purposes, in his pocket. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6925&Itemid=90 McGrath Cup Final Saturday @2.30pm UCC v Kerry, Austin Stack Park, Tralee It's all system go for UCC footballers who have been active on both fronts in recent weeks and they face a busy few days especially if they maintain their winning sequence. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6926&Itemid=90 Cork Church of Ireland earned a vital home win in the second round of Irish Hockey League fixtures while Cork Harlequins missed out on a bonus point after their concession of two very late goals. Cork C of I lie a point off the lead in their group after their excellent 4-3 win over northerners Annadale. They trail Lisnagarvey who top the table after two wins from two games. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6927&Itemid=90 Thanks to the final round of pool fixtures in the Heineken Cup, Munster will again face Northampton at home, but this time in the quarter-finals in April. Northampton's losing bonus point was enough to see them through to the quarter-finals as one of the two best pool runners-up. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6928&Itemid=90 NEH Neptune 76 UCC Demons 74 Neptune UNE were able to exact some revenge for their heart-breaking National Cup semi-final loss to Demons by putting one over their great rivals on Saturday night. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6929&Itemid=90 This time last week I was moving serenely along the river Nile. In my humble opinion there is very little in the world of travel that can compare with a river cruise and the majestic Nile unquestionably provides one the most fascinating journeys available anywhere across the globe. It is the conduit that has provided the population of Egypt with food, and its distribution, for thousands of years and while the infrastructure of the country is now based on more modern means of transport and movement, the river is still the very pulse of the country. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6930&Itemid=90 A joint Cork City and County sports partnership was launched last week by CEO of the Irish Sports Council John Treacy. The new partnership will lead and co-ordinate the development of sport and physical activity throughout Cork in partnership with local agencies, sporting organisations and local communities. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6931&Itemid=90 CIT 1-10 UCC 1-12 Billy Morgan-led UCC secured their place in the McGrath Cup final thanks to a deserved two point victory over CIT at CIT grounds last Friday. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6810&Itemid=90 New Cork City manager Roddy Collins says the club has been victimised and bullied by the football authorities in Ireland and if the club is expelled from the League of Ireland it will spell the end of the competition. In an interview with the Cork Independent, Collins said he would have no trouble in recruiting players to play with Cork City this season and is adamant he is the only man to lead the team. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6811&Itemid=90 Shannon 32 Dolphin10 Dolphin's injury crisis got worse at the weekend as team captain Barry Keeshan suffered a reoccurrence of a groin injury in the warm up. With four forwards and two backs injured and none of their Munster contingent available, it was always going to be a difficult battle away to the champions. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6812&Itemid=90 Hello punters! As an opening gambit in our annual Cheltenham/Aintree memory lane slot, I will this week review the absolutely splendid record of our own 'maestro', Vincent O'Brien, at these two historic venues. About two weeks ago, I covered a lot of Vincent's more important forays in the sphere of the flat racing world, but purposely saved his 'over the sticks' exploits until now. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6813&Itemid=90 McGrath Cup semi-final Friday 2.30 pm CIT v UCC @ CIT Grounds Cork are guaranteed representation in the final as a result of this pairing, both of whom, recorded good wins over Limerick and Clare in the previous round. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6814&Itemid=90 There are a number of warning signs for Munster ahead of Friday night's Heineken Cup pool decider against Northampton at Thomond Park. With Munster virtually guaranteed of a place in the quarter-finals for the eleventh season in-a-row there is a risk that complacency will sneak into their mindsets. No matter how the team will try and eliminate any notions of taking it easy against Northampton, the fact is that Northampton need to win, Munster don't. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6815&Itemid=90 UCC Demons 88 Neptune 83 The two northside rivals produced another classic at Neptune Stadium on Sunday and with the game in the melting pot right until the end, Demons just about progressed to a National Cup Final against Killester. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6816&Itemid=90 The saga of Bohemian's manager Pat Fenlon proposed move to Dundee United offered tantalising glimpses of just what professional football is all about. In the past there would have been many people who would have thought it self-serving on the part of Bohemians to obstruct a move that would have offered a significant progression for Fenlon's career. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6817&Itemid=90 The intercounty season got back into full swing last weekend, but with the Cork footballers on holiday it was the county's hurlers who were the centre in attention. This will be the hurlers' first uninterrupted season for a number of years, so it gives manager Denis Walsh a chance to experiment and try a number of players in the Waterford Crystal Tournament. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6708&Itemid=90 Munster front row pair Jerry Flannery and Marcus Horan are facing an uphill struggle to be involved in either of the province's final two Heineken Cup pool games. Flannery, who is recovering from an Achilles injury, has already been ruled out of this Saturday's away match to Benetton Treviso, kick-off at 1.35pm (Irish time), while it was hoped Horan would have got some game time for Shannon in the AIB League last weekend, but the game was postponed. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6709&Itemid=90 It came as no surprise when Ben O’Connor was named AIB Club Provincial Hurler of the year this week. Such was his dominance for Newtownshandrum in their march to provincial honours that he topped the media vote with a record number of nominations. The All-Star and Cork sharp-shooter was central to helping his team secure their place in the All-Ireland semi-finals, where they will face Leinster champions, Ballyhale Shamrocks of Kilkenny. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100