In late August Jane Buckley Leevale AC travelled to the USA to take up a Scholarship at Providence College. After only 10 weeks stateside Jane won the Big East cross country championships. Notably she is the 1st ever freshman in Providence history to win the BIG East and she is the 2nd ever Freshman in … Continue reading “Athlete Of The Month – November”
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ian Richard Jagoe after his long struggle with dementia. Ian was the youngest son of John Oliver Jagoe, one of the founding fathers of the Cork City Sports and an Irish International miler, for whom the John O Jagoe Perpetual Memorial Trophy is named. … Continue reading “RIP Ian Richard Jagoe, Jan 19 1940 – Jul 28 2022”
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The first World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meeting to be held on the island of Ireland last night was an unequivocal success. The weather was good and the crowds came out in their droves at MTU stadium to witness a superb night of International Athletics and they were not disappointed. There were Irish records galore … Continue reading “Irish Athletes Reign Supreme”
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The start list to the BAM Cork City Sports are now published and it looks like it is going to be a cracker, with the local Irish athletes sure to make an impact against the international fields. Ones to watch are Sarah Lavin in the women’s sprint hurdles, Molly Scott and Joan Healy women’s 100m, … Continue reading “Start Lists Are Published”
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Guy Learmonth the Scottish 800m athlete is confirmed in the 800m in place of Mark English who has been called for advance preparation ahead of the World Championships. Learmonth has been a great servant to Scottish athletics over the past five or more years featuring in all major European Championships indoors and out. He has … Continue reading “Guy Learmonth Confirmed For Men’s 800m”
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The womens 100m hurdles race will be a great competition. Sarah Lavin has had a great season so far both indoors and outdoors and is sure to impress at MTU on July 5th. She has always supported the international meetings in Ireland which means a lot to the sport of athletics in this country. The … Continue reading “Sarah Lavin In An All-Star Line-Up For Women’s 100 Hurdles”
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The organising committee has put together a very exciting programme of events for the 69th Cork City Sports, with local athletes such as Louise Shanahan, Phil Healy and Darragh McIllenny sure to get huge support from the home crowd as they compete against the international athletes. Tickets will be available at the gate on the … Continue reading “Programme Of Events”
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The mens Shot Putt will be a close competition this year with many European National Champions represented. The new Irish National Champion John Kelly and National record holder Eric Favors will be in the mix in a tight competition. Kelly and Favors shared the rostrum at this weekend’s National Championships with a 19.25 Championship record, … Continue reading “Mens Shot Putt Set To Be A Close Competition”
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Former Olympic and World champion Caster Semenya is the headline act for the return of the BAM Ireland Cork City Sports. The event will take place on July 5 at the MTU stadium in Bishopstown. The event makes it return after a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions and this will be the 69th edition. … Continue reading “Caster Semenya Confirmed For Cork City Sports”
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Darragh McIlhenny has confirmed that he is going to attempt to rewrite the 17-year-old meeting record in the mens 3000m. The record is held by the great Craig Mottram. Darragh will be pushed by other Irish stars such as Sean Tobin, Hiko Tonosa, Brian Fay and teenage star Nick Griggs. He will also have … Continue reading “Darragh McIlhenny Targets 3000m Meet Record”
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