‘Having my sister there, going up the Hogan Stand with her was extra special....
By Declan Rooney
It’s fair to say that Karen McGrath had her apprenticeship well served by the time she made her inter-county debut back in 2011.
She was well versed in the dark arts of defensive...
Mary-Clare breaks fundraising target for Alzheimer Society
On Father’s Day, Sunday 21 June, local runner Mary-Clare Healy ran a marathon in memory of her own father, and to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Covering the 42 kilometre distance in...
Group 2 success for Shane Crosse
Cahir apprentice Shane Crosse landed by far the biggest success of his fledgling career when winning the Group 2 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes on Sunday, on board the Joseph O'Brien-trained Speak In Colours.
The 18-year-old...
Are you set for the Virtual Women’s Mini Marathon?
The 2020 Vhi Virtual Women’s Mini Marathon was recently launched. In recognition of the hundreds of charities that depend on the Women’s Mini Marathon event for a significant part of their fundraising efforts each year,...
Want to experience that winning feeling? – then join the club
Horse racing is a competitive business with individuals and international syndicates prepared to spend millions in their quest for success.
While bloodlines are indicators of a winning formula, the best brains in racing, readily concede that horse...
1,000 wins for Fermoy trainer
Fermoy native David O’Meara recorded a milestone success this week at the Pontefract Sports and Education Foundation Handicap, in West Yorkshire, where Sudona secured the trainer his 1,000th Flat win in Britain.
Sudona was the...
20th annual Tour de Munster taking to the road this August
This August, the Tour de Munster charity cycle is celebrating its 20th anniversary and will set out on its most important tour yet in order to raise vital funds for the Munster branches of...
New App to help sports clubs return to play safely and manage player welfare
A new app and software platform has been launched which will help sports clubs to return to play safely after Covid-19.
Actimet is a mobile app that simplifies coach and athlete communications by allowing athletes...
Championship preparations continue for Glanworth amid Covid lockdown
Glanworth and Mitchelstown GAA are continuing to prepare for an end of the month championship match, despite a positive Covid-19 test this week linked with the Glanworth club.
A Glanworth player tested positive for the...
Open singles and Kevin O’Donovan Memorial Cup competition this weekend
MITCHELSTOWN GOLF CLUB
This weekend will see the hosting of the first of our Golfer of the Year events, the Kevin O’Donovan Cup. This competition is generously sponsored by the O’Donovan family. The event was...
