Local Businesses Rally Behind Cork City Sports 2026

Posted on June 6, 2026

Community Support Powers Ireland’s Premier International Athletics Meeting

Cork City Sports is delighted to acknowledge and thank a growing number of local and regional businesses whose support is helping to make the Cork City Sports International Athletics Meet possible.

The prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meeting will take place at the MTU Athletics Stadium on Wednesday, 8th July 2026, bringing world-class athletes and rising stars from across the globe to Cork.

As one of Ireland’s longest-running and most respected sporting events, Cork City Sports continues to attract international competitors, Olympic athletes, emerging talent, and thousands of spectators. However, the success of the event relies heavily on the commitment and backing of businesses that recognise the value of investing in sport, community, and the promotion of Cork on the international stage.

This year, Cork City Sports is proud to partner with a number of leading organisations including AON, PJ Hegarty, Glenveagh Developments, MMOS, Wilton Shopping Centre, and many others who have demonstrated their commitment to supporting athletics and community sport.

The financial and practical support provided by these companies is vital in enabling Cork City Sports to continue delivering a world-class event that showcases Cork to a global audience. Their contributions help support athlete participation, event operations, facility enhancements, marketing activities, and the overall spectator experience.

A Partnership That Benefits Cork

Events of this scale deliver significant benefits to the region. Athletes, coaches, officials, supporters, and visitors travel to Cork from Ireland and abroad, generating valuable economic activity for local hotels, restaurants, transport providers, and retailers.

Equally important is the inspiration created for young athletes. Cork City Sports provides a unique opportunity for local competitors and aspiring sportspeople to witness elite international athletics on their doorstep and to dream of following in the footsteps of some of the sport’s biggest stars.

A Shared Commitment to Excellence

Frank Walley, President of Cork City Sports, commented: “The continued support of local businesses is absolutely critical to the success of Cork City Sports. Hosting an international athletics meeting of this standard requires significant resources, and we are fortunate to have so many organisations that recognise the value of the event to Cork and to Irish athletics. Their partnership allows us to continue attracting world-class athletes while providing an unforgettable experience for spectators and competitors alike.”

As preparations continue for July 2026, Cork City Sports looks forward to working closely with its sponsors and partners to deliver another outstanding evening of international athletics at the MTU Athletics Stadium.

Join Us on 8th July 2026

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, 8th July 2026, and be part of one of Ireland’s premier sporting occasions as the world’s best athletes compete at the MTU Athletics Stadium.

Tickets are now available HERE.

AON – Shane Horgan, Cork Office Lead AON with Frank Walley President CCS. Photo; Tony O’Connell.
PJ Hegarty – L to R. Ger Lehane, CCS, Frank Walley President CCS and Barry Casey, Director PJ Hegarty. Photo, Tony O’Connell
Cork Athletics – L to R., Mark Walk, Meet Director CCS, Pat Walsh, Vice Chairman Cork Athletics, Ray Shanahan Chairman CCS, Michael Flynn, Chairman Cork Athletics and Frank Walley President CCS. Photo Tony O’Connell.
Wilton Shopping Centre – L to R., Mark Walk, Meet Director CCS and Susanne Irwin, Manager Wilton Shopping Centre Manager. Photo. Tony O’Connell.
MMOS – L to R., Emma Doyle, MMOS Administration, Ray Shanahan Chairman CCS, Frank Walley President CCS and Peter Martin, Director. Photo. Tony O’Connell.
Glenveagh Developments – L to R., Mark Walk, Meet Director CCS. Shane Curran, EHS Adviser Glenveagh and Ray Shanahan, Chairperson CCS. Photo, Tony O’Connell.