Sports Direct Extends its successful partnership with Cork GAA

SPORTS DIRECT EXTENDS ITS SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP WITH CORK GAA

New Cork GAA training kits launch exclusively with Sports Direct on November 2nd Sports Direct is extending its current 5 year partnership with Cork GAA to 8 years. The partnership has proven to be one of the most successful in Irish sports sponsorship in recent years, and this extension reflects Sports Direct’s belief in the future of Cork GAA.

The deal will include the continued sponsorship of the Cork Senior hurling and football teams as well as the Minor and U20 teams. The Sports Direct name and branding will be emblazoned across the new training kit for the 2024 season, which is also being launched this week.

The eye-catching red and black jersey features lightning strikes all over and will be available across multiple age groups. As the official retail partner of Cork GAA, the new kits will launch on November 2nd next, with exclusive sales in Sports Direct’s six Cork stores.

The tagline for the new campaign is “Train. Transform. Triumph” as Cork GAA asks people if they have what it takes to train for their county.

Marc Sheehan, Chairperson Cork GAA, said; “We are very excited to be extending our partnership with Sports Direct which has had a really positive impact for Cork GAA. Having the backing of Sports Direct lets us embark on our future journey with confidence and the belief that our training programmes are helping to transform our players into triumphant stars of GAA and we hope that we can give our fans something to get excited about. We are delighted now to launch our new training kit which incorporates a very unique design for Cork GAA and one that I hope will be well-received by both players and fans. The lightning strikes represent the power of our players and the strength of our teams as they face future challenges over the next season.”

Leonard Brassel, Managing Director of Sports Direct Ireland said; “We have been extremely proud of our partnership with Cork GAA both on and off the pitch and are delighted to extend the current partnership to eight years. The seamless collaboration with Cork GAA has helped us to champion the legend in everyone and while we support both codes across six teams the supporters are equally important to us. We understand the fans’ passion and commitment to the game and county which is brought into the
unparalleled design of the latest training kit. We are equally as ambitious as Cork in the success of this partnership.”

The new Cork Kit, manufactured by O’Neills, goes on sale exclusively in Sports Direct Stores or online at https://ie.sportsdirect.com/ and oneills.com on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023. Sports Direct has six stores in Cork.

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND CONFIRM RETURN TO IRELAND IN 2024 

 

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND CONFIRM RETURN TO IRELAND IN 2024 

9 MAY 2024 – BELFAST

 Boucher Road 

12 MAY 2024 – KILKENNY

Nowlan Park

16 MAY 2024 – CORK 

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

19 MAY 2024 – DUBLIN

Croke Park 

TICKETS ON SALE THIS MONDAY 6 NOVEMBER AT 8AM

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Add 22 European Stadium Shows to 2024 World Tour

 

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band delivered “the greatest show on earth” (Billboard) across Europe this past summer, and they’ll make a triumphant return to the continent in 2024 with a just-announced 22-show stadium run. Kicking off on May 5 in Cardiff, Wales, Springsteen and The E Street Band will bring their “rapturous and cathartic” (USA Today)” 2024 world tour to Northern Ireland, Ireland, England, France, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway — before bookending in the UK with a date at London’s Wembley Stadium on July 25. Full list of performance dates and on-sale times below.

 

Springsteen and The E Street Band’s 2023 European tour sold over 1.6 million tickets, and earned widespread praise as some of the best shows of the band’s career. The 2023 European run received praise as “one of the greatest shows ever” (Daily Telegraph) as well as five-star reviews from The Times, The Independent, NME and many others across its 14 countries. Highlights included a two-night kick-off in Barcelona which “unleashed euphoria” (El Correo) as well as performances to over 130,000 fans across two dates in London’s Hyde Park and a final night to over 70,000 in Monza, Italy.

 

Returning to North America at the tail end of summer, Springsteen and The E Street Band’s first U.S. stadium show in seven years — at Chicago’s Wrigley Field — was lauded as “something without equal” (Chicago Tribune) and one of “Wrigley Field’s brightest moments” (Chicago Sun-Times). A three-night New Jersey homecoming at MetLife Stadium over Labor Day weekend was praised as “blistering and time-eclipsing” (Salon) and “a joyous affair where nobody felt like saying goodbye” (Rolling Stone).

 

Please visit https://brucespringsteen.net/ for more information.

 

Please visit https://shorefire.com/roster/bruce-springsteen for new photos.

Photo Credit: Rob DeMarti

 

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band 2024 World Tour:

 

New European Dates Announced:

 

May 5 – Cardiff, Wales @ Principality Stadium (On-sale: Friday, Nov. 3 at 10am*)

 

May 9 – Belfast, Northern Ireland @ Boucher Road (On-sale: Monday, Nov. 6 at 8am*) 

 

May 12 – Kilkenny, Ireland @ Nowlan Park (On-sale: Monday, Nov. 6 at 8am*) 

 

May 16 – Cork, Ireland @ SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh (On-sale: Monday, Nov. 6 at 8am*) 

 

May 19 – Dublin, Ireland @ Croke Park (On-sale: Monday, Nov. 6 at 8am*) 

 

May 22 – Sunderland, England @ Stadium of Light (On-sale Friday, Nov. 3 at 10am*)

 

May 25 – Marseille, France @ Orange Vélodrome (On-sale Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 10am*) 

 

May 28 – Prague, Czech Republic @ Airport Letnany (On-sale Friday, Nov. 3 at 10am*)

 

June 1 – Milan, Italy @ San Siro Stadium (On-sale Monday, Nov. 6 at 12pm*) 

 

June 3 – Milan, Italy @ San Siro Stadium (On-sale Monday, Nov. 6 at 12pm*) 

 

June 12 – Madrid, Spain @ Cívitas Metropolitano (On-sale Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 10am*)

 

June 14 – Madrid, Spain @ Cívitas Metropolitano (On-sale Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 10am*)

 

June 20 – Barcelona, Spain @ Estadi Olímpic (On-sale Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 10am*)

 

June 27 – Nijmegen, Netherlands @ Goffertpark (On-sale Friday, Nov. 3 at 9am*)

 

July 2 – Werchter, Belgium @ Werchter Park (On-sale Friday, Nov. 3 at 10am*)

 

July 5 – Hannover, Germany @ Heinz von Heiden Arena (On-sale Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 10am*)

 

July 9 – Odense, Denmark @ Dyrskuepladsen (On-sale Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10am*)

 

July 12 – Helsinki, Finland @ Olympic Stadium (On-sale Monday, Nov. 6 at 11am*)

 

July 15 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Friends Arena (On-sale Friday, Nov. 3 at 10am*)

 

July 18 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Friends Arena (On-sale Friday, Nov. 3 at 10am*)

 

July 21 – Bergen, Norway @ Dokken (On-sale Monday, Nov. 6 at 10am*)

 

July 25 – London, England @ Wembley Stadium connected by EE (On-sale Friday, Nov. 3 at 10am*)

 

*All on-sale times are local time

Tickets for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band in Belfast, Kilkenny, Cork and Dublin go on sale this Monday 6 November at 8am from Ticketmaster.ie

For more concert information see aikenpromotions.com 

 

Scór Sincir Success for Cork in Ceol Uirlise & Tráth na gCeist

Cork brought home two Munster Scór Sinsir titles from the Provincial Final staged on Saturday October 28th at a packed Newport Community Centre, Co. Tipperary.
Sráid an Mhuilinn team of Seán Ó Toráin, Con Ó hEalaí, Padraig Ó Síocháin & Diarmuid Ó Dubhda won the first title on offer in the evening’s proceedings in Tráth na gCeist.
Clann na nGael instrumental music group of Aindriú Ó Coileáin, Molly Nic Shuibhne, Davina Ní Chonghaile & Saoirse Ní Chonghaile kept the Ceol Uirlise cup in the County for Cork’s fourth win in a row in the competition.
Chairman of the Munster GAA Council, Ger Ryan presented the provincial silverware along with Cathaoirleach Coiste Scór na Mumhan, Mairéad Uí Fhaoláin.
We wish them very best of luck as they now go forward to represent their clubs, divisions, county, and province at the All-Ireland Final on Saturday 18th of November at the Gleneagle INEC Arena in Killarney.

Na Torthaí

Tráth na gCeist 
1. Sráid an Mhuilinn, Corcaigh
2. Cnoc na hEaglaise, Ciarraí
3. Tulach Sheasta, Tiobraid Árann
 
Rince Foirne
Cumhra Mainistir, Luimneach
Amhránaíocht Aonair 
Cáit Ní Sheanacháin, Buíreas Uí Luíoch, Tiobraid Árann
Aithriseoireacht/Scéalaíocht
Rita Uí Ghrádaigh, Móin na nGé, Luimneach
Bailéad Ghrúpa 
Tulach Sheasta, Tiobraid Árann
Nuachleas
Cuar an Chláir, An Clár
Ceol Uirlise 
Clann na nGael, Corcaigh
Rince Seit

An Spá, Ciarraí

Castlehaven Regains Cork Football Crown with Outstanding Victory

In a spectacular showdown, Castlehaven reasserted themselves as the kings of Cork football, winning the coveted Andy Scannell Cup for the first time since 2013. Their triumph came in a breathtaking final against defending champions Nemo Rangers, and the thrilling contest took place at the SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on  Sunday evening.

Castlehaven’s victory marked a long-awaited return to the pinnacle of Cork football. The team had not claimed the title since their last victory a decade ago in 2013. After facing disappointment in the 2015 and 2020 finals against Nemo Rangers, this win was indeed a redemption for the Haven.

The hero of the day for Castlehaven was none other than Brian Hurley, who delivered an incredible performance by scoring an impressive 0-5 points from play. His remarkable contribution was a crucial element in securing the coveted title for Castlehaven.

 

Scorers for Castlehaven: B Hurley (0-3 f, 0-1 m), M Hurley 0-5 each, S Browne 0-1.

Nemo Rangers: L Connolly (0-1 f), M Cronin (f) 0-3 each, J Horgan, B Cripps, B O’Driscoll 0-1 each.

CASTLEHAVEN: Darragh Cahalane; J O’Regan, Damien Cahalane, R Walsh; T O’Mahony, R Maguire, M Collins (capt); C Cahalane, A Whelton; J O’Neill, C Maguire, S Browne; J Cahalane, B Hurley, M Hurley.

Subs: C O’Driscoll for S Browne (47), R Minihane for A Whelton (49), J O’Driscoll for J O’Neill (56), C O’Sullivan for T O’Mahony (60).

NEMO RANGERS: M Aodh Martin; K Histon, B Murphy, K O’Donovan; C Molloy, K Fulganati, S Cronin; B Cripps, A O’Donovan (capt); C Horgan, M Cronin, J Horgan; B O’Driscoll, L Horgan, L Connolly.

Subs: P Kerrigan for L Horgan (45), R Dalton for B O’Driscoll (47), G Sayers for C Molloy (49), C Kiely for C Horgan (56).

Referee: Pa O’Driscoll (Bride Rovers).

Cill na Martra Stages Dramatic Comeback to Win Cork Premier IFC Final

 

Cill na Martra exhibited remarkable resilience as they snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Bantry Blues in the thrilling Bon Secours Hospital Cork Premier IFC final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday.

Shane Ó Duinnín emerged as the hero for Cill na Martra, making a remarkable impact as a super-sub. His three late points proved to be the decisive factor in securing a nail-biting victory for his team.

Bantry Blues, determined to make amends for their loss in the 2022 final to Kanturk, mounted a spectacular comeback. They managed to turn a seemingly insurmountable six-point deficit into a three-point lead, with the score standing at 2-13 to 3-7 after Paddy Cronin’s point in the 54th minute.

As the final minutes ticked away, a draw appeared imminent. However, Cill na Martra had one last opportunity, and Seán Ó Fóirréidh’s expertly timed pass found the waiting Shane Ó Duinnín. In a climactic moment, Ó Duinnín delivered a monumental effort, sealing the victory for Cill na Martra by the narrowest of margins.

The Cork Premier IFC final lived up to its billing as an electrifying contest, showcasing the heart, spirit, and drama that make Gaelic games a source of inspiration and excitement for fans and players alike. As Cill na Martra celebrates their hard-fought victory, they remind us all that in the world of sports, miracles can happen when you least expect them.