The Lee Valley Scratch Cup is just over a week away and the 2025 staging promises to have another top class field.  The event has moved from it’s regular May date due to works on the course in Lee Valley.

Desmond, who has an amazing amateur record will make her pro debut against Polish fighter Joanna Frasczal on October 10

This was Heaphy’s second All-Ireland title in three months, having already bagged the senior cadet crown. 

Brilliant display saw off 2023 National cross-country champion Fiona Everard from Bandon, with another Leevale athlete, Jessica Coyne, taking third

Tommy’s opponent Allotey, who hails from Ghana was a big step up in class, as he 45 fights with only nine losses to his name and shared the ring with big names in the Super Middleweight Division.

He put on another dazzling display by stopping Indian fighter Sachin Nautiyal after a minute and a half of the first round

Keane first won the title in 2021, and backed up that performance with an very impressive 68 to win by five shots. 

The Cork duo will be part of the programme of boxing taking place on October 10th

John Coughlan reviews the exciting fare at Rylane last weekend

Abby Murray, Muskerry BC, and Claire Cronin, St Martha's BC, had each won a senior cadet national championship crown and on Saturday last both won their respective weight divisions as proud victors at the Irish U17 boxing championships. 

Olympian won Ireland's first-ever gold medal at the European Throwing Cup earlier this year

Cork’s Conor Shanahan has written his name into the history books once again, claiming both the 2025 Drift Masters European Championship and the Grand Finale victory in front of 50,000 fans inside Warsaw’s PGE Narodowy stadium.

The former Mitchelstown native, Keating has an impressive 10-0 record with five of these fights coming by knock outs, however, Nautiyal who hails from New Delhi in India, has a decent record with eight victories, seven of these coming by way of knockout. 

It has been confirmed that the Puppy All-Ireland draghunt will this year be hosted at Ballyclough on Sunday September 21.

Bandon's Laura Nicholson missed out on a place in the women's 1500 semi

Fota Island golfer finished as the highest-placed female in the field in Sweden

This year saw him picked to represent Ireland at the World Mountain and Trial Trial Championships in Canfranc, Spain, and also secure a sponsorship deal with Kailas Fuga, who are an apparel and equipment company based in China.

Zodiac Jack of Southern/Carrigaline harriers produced another sold performance to win the Shanakiel Harriers Senior draghunt at Kilbrittain on Sunday.

From the outset of the new season many clubs will challenge themselves in their quest, to be top dogs on the Cork Boxing Circuit. 

Trained by Damien Wade the daughter of Slievemish Spring and Misty clinched the title on Sunday last when she finished a gallant runner to Born to Run in the Donal O’Mahony Puppy draghunt at Blarney.

AIG Women’s and Men’s Senior Cup success for Cork club on home turf 

A number of World and European medallists, as well as Olympians, will headline the team for the championships which take place at the Japan National Stadium from September 13th to September 21st. 

The Cork association had entries from Kerry, Cavan and the HTA in England with Neil Brown and his wife Gilliam having one entry in the Senior race and two in the Senior maiden draghunt.

It will be another exciting MMA contest for the Rathpeacon native who works full-time as an electrician.

This was another outstanding tactical success for her coach John Morrissey affectionately known as the Leeside Lion. 

Two 17-year-olds sunk the winning putts with Claudia O’Donoghue sealing back-to-back victories for the women while Barry O’Connell won the inaugural title for the men, both on the 18th green in Douglas.

Douglas will face County Sligo in tomorrow’s final four tie.  The Connacht side beat Laytown & Bettystown 4-1.

'I just love the sport from breeding them, to setting them off and then witnessing them running and if they manage to win that’s the icing on the cake'

Desmond moves into the pro ranks after conquering all before her as an amateur

12th consecutive lightweight success for the Leesider against English fighter Kirk Stevens

John Coughlan rounds up the weekend action, dominated by the Southern/Carrigaline Harriers club

'It’s not easy to get a win in Cork, so I’ll take then when they come...'

Time trials and road races in Knocknagree and a fast-paced criterium at Fermoy Mart showcased the best of Ireland’s young cycling talent

Second time Cork city has entered the prestigious competition with medals secured by the athletics team

The Douglas golfer set his intention early when he posted a one under par 71 for the opening round. 

It's disappointing that the Cork Association is unable to regularly stage the provincial event

This fight is a Lightweight bout that is scheduled for eight rounds on a Queensberry Promotion’s card at Planet Ice Altrincham in Trafford, Greater Manchester.

Claire Crowley, St Martha's BC, Abbey Murray, Muskerry BC and William Heaphy, Golden Gloves BC, were congratulated on their remarkable achievements by the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Fergal Dennehy. 

Prestigious event will take place in Knocknagree and Fermoy Mart

One of the oldest professional championships in the world returned to Cork for the first time since 1997

'Ultimate aim going forward is to wear that Irish vest again'

Thrilling action at Watergrasshill with the winner showing experience and class

Cobh native Walsh is backed by UFC CEO Dana White, who is promoting the Canelo-led event

For the fifth year in succession, Cork clubs have continuously raised the bar culminating in excess of 40 national titles coming south this year. 

Irish fighters were to the fore at the 21st ITF Taekwondo World Championships in Barcelona with five world titles coming back to Cork

With a calendar catering to Gents, Ladies, Juniors and Seniors, there promises to be something for everyone, from low-handicappers to social players looking for a fun day out.

Craig Harrington is spearheading a huge drive in athletics at MTU

A tremendous turn of foot on the finish, by Slievemish Duchess secured a crucial win for the Damien Wade Clogheen ace in the Michael Heffernan memorial Puppy draghunt at Monard on Monday.

In the 90 years of its existence, the City Hall has enjoyed a long association with the sport of boxing

He reached the final 16 of the South of Ireland on Saturday, and in doing he looks to have earned selection on the Irish team for the upcoming Home Internationals.

Daghunting world was shocked back in June with the unexpected death of Anthony Wall, but it proved a great day for his family when their charge Don’t Panic Lad was crowned champion in style.

It was also a Red Letter Day for three Cork boxers who were selected to represent Ireland at an International World Tournament in Florida, which will commence next weekend.

Corkonians Ailis McSweeney and Derval O'Rourke also medalled at the World University Games

Originally scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, the AIG Senior Cup semi-finals and finals were all played on Saturday to avoid a clash with the All Ireland hurling final.

John Coughlan rounds up the weekend action from the Northern Hunt meet at the Haunted House

Five Cork boxers qualified for their respective weight finals and while, well satisfied with taking home two national crowns it could have been four.

A standout 38 athletes from Cork, defining the county’s impressive role in developing elite martial artists are part of the squad

Already an Olympian, West Cork's Tuthill has moved to another level this year while Thompson grabbed a gold for Leevale with a brilliant showing

Originally scheduled as a 36 hole competition, the searing temperatures meant the Senior tournament was reduced to one round on Sunday. 

Luke Brennan is taking part in the Swimming event, Kevin O’Callaghan competing in the Table Tennis, while Conor Coughlan, Jack Quinn, Darragh O’Reagan, Rory Motherway and Oisin O’Connor taking part in the Wheelchair Basketball event.

A 36-strong Irish team is set to compete in Bergen, Norway, for the European Athletics U23 Championships, with competition getting underway Thursday morning.

'Weather made the ground harder for the hounds, but we are delighted in the manner Sean T came home when the call went up'

This will be a great occasion for Abby Murray, Muskerry BC, William Heaphy, Golden Gloves BC and Claire Crowley, St Martha’s BC. 

Fearghal Curtin, Caoimhe Flannery and Sophie O'Sullivan were the three winners chosen by the committee.

The men’s 100m features Irish record holder Israel Olatunde, the 23-year-old who moved to Florida last year to train with Olympic champion Noah Lyles. Olatunde has a best this year of 10.23 and will be looking to edge closer to his national record of 10.12 in Cork.

Anthony, (51) was a member of the Mayfield Harrier Club and his training partnership with his close brother Denis was widely respected.

The board will shortly announce details of a campaign to further enhance the sport on Leeside.

Sara is one of nine professionals and seven amateurs playing in Carton House this week, a record number of Irish golfers to feature at the event.

Sean O’Connell-Walsh caught everyone's eye with some impressive performances by taking home the senior men’s singles title and also retaining his U23 singles All-Ireland title.

Trained by John and Sean O’Sullivan of Griffin United the championship leader showed in front on the finish and ran out a two length winner from clubmate High Miss trained by Donal O’Donovan.

An Taoiseach Micheal Martin was on hand last weekend to open their new premises in the centre of the town

Holland showed she was well recovered from the Cork City Marathon two weeks before with a clear victory

His opponent Rodrigues took him to into a territory where he had never been before as a professional boxer by going the distance over eight rounds. 

This weekend the Men’s Irish Senior Cup takes place in Lee Valley with 16 teams heading to Ovens for 12 matches that will take place over Saturday and Sunday.

Leesider hasn't called time on his career just yet as we reflect on the highs and lows of his journey fighting around the world

'Dannyboy' started out with Watergrasshill Boxing Club as a youngster before turning pro in 2019

Early start for the Sean and Monica Walsh Memorial Senior Draghunt but no shortage of excitement

The Governor has an unbeaten pro record of 11-0, eight by way of knockout

Dennehy was a founder member and is secretary of the Togher Boxing Club for the last 12 years. 

Byrne has earned more than €16,000 in Europe and $6,000 in the US

Sport is thriving again on Leeside

Cracking fare in ideal conditions at Aghabullogue

He’s the 17th Muskerry member to land the top prize and will be hoping to join the likes of John McSweeney, Liam Harte and Gerard O’Shea by following up with another victory

He will be making his professional debut on June 12th at UAE Warriors against a Moroccan fighter live on UFC Fight Pass, and he is really looking forward to be making his debut on the biggest stage of his career to date.

The eagerly-awaited event is attracting a big entry and the Gurranabraher Credit Union have again come in as the main sponsor of the event.

Abby Murray, Muskerry BC, William Heaphy, Golden Gloves BC, and Claire Crowley, St Martha's BC were all crowned National Senior Cadet Champions.

Two impressive victories by Declan Moore and Aoife Cooke saw both just failing to beat the course records on what was a showery and blustery morning. 

Credit to the organisers they provided a top class draghunt with the hounds enjoying the open clean running terrain.

Howard delivered a composed and clinical final-day performance at County Louth Golf Club to capture the 2025 Pharmaher East of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Championship.

Northsider is hoping to push on having won his first three pro bouts

It has taken weeks of work by the executive committee to find a suitable venue and Dripsey certainly fits the bill.

It’s traditionally the biggest event on the Cork BHAA calendar but this year’s John Buckley Sports 5km exceed all expectations with over 1,200 finishers making the biggest-ever for a BHAA race.

Ten years ago, this cup was inaugurated, following an invitation from the Cork Ex-Boxers Association to the Martin family to perpetuate the name of the famed Cork and Glen international boxer Paddy Martin. 

'I hadn’t won since Lee Valley two years ago, I’ve have been playing well so far this year so it was great to get over the line'

There is no stopping the multi-talented High Miss of Griffin United as she recorded her fifth consecutive win in the Shanakiel harriers Senior draghunt at Newcestown on Sunday.