Notice: Women in Sport Week 2026 - Join Your Local parkrun

As part of the Women in Sport Week for 2026, Cork Sports Partnership are promoting participation in local parkruns.

"🌟 Women in Sport Week 2026: Join Your Local Parkrun🌟 Cork women — this one’s for YOU!

Looking for a fun, friendly, and completely FREE way to get active? Join us on Saturday, March 7th at 9:30am for a special Women in Sport parkrun across Cork! 💖👟

Whether you walk, jog, run, or a mix of everything — YOU are welcome. Bring a friend, bring the energy, and be part of an incredible community movement.

🏃‍♀️ Adult parkruns across Cork taking part & welcoming new women participants:

📍 Tramore Valley, Ballincollig, Macroom Castle Demesne, Glengarriff, Bere Island, Mallow Castle,  Glen River (Cork City), Midleton Greenway, Clonakilty & Pobalscoil na Tríonóide (Youghal).

These events are all about fun, connection, and confidence — no pressure, no pace expectations, just a brilliant community cheering you on.

👉 Register once at parkrun.ie, print your barcode, and you’re ready to go!

Let’s celebrate Women in Sport Week together and fill Cork’s parks with positivity, movement, and community spirit! 💪✨

ℹ️ https://corksports.ie/latest-news/women-in-sport-week-2026-join-your-local-parkrun-in-cork/

🔗 https://www.parkrun.ie/register/ "

You'll also find more info about local parkruns HERE

Notice: Strength & Conditioning Workshop for Female Athletes - 3rd Mar 2026

Cork Sports Partnership in association with MTU are holding a strength and conditioning workshop for female athletes on Tues 3rd March 2026 at 6:30pm.

Strength and conditioning is something that a lot of runners neglect but it can play an important part in running form and in injury prevention. Considering the class only costs €5.30, it's for nothing.

Sports First Aid Training Course in Cork City - Sep & Nov 2025

Cork Sports Partnership are organising a series of  Sports First Aid courses in Cork City on Sunday the 21st of September and Sunday 16th of November 2025. They run from about 9:30am to 3:30pm and they cost €40 per person.

Considering the modest fee, a lot of clubs might consider paying for some of their members to attend.

The courses will be held at the Old Cork Waterworks Experience Events Centre on the Lee Road which is about 400m west of Thomas Davis Bridge.

From Cork Sports Partnership... "This Sports First Aid Training course is advisable for anybody who is involved or participates in sport ie coaches, parents, teachers, physical activity leaders etc. Delivered in person this course is interactive and delivered by ER Training. 

Contact Louise at lburke AT corksports DOT ie for questions or queries "

You can register find more info HERE

There is also an additional First Aid course in Clonakilty on Saturday the 13th of September. Contact Cork Sports Partnership for details.

Sports First Aid Training Course in Cork City - 2024

Cork Sports Partnership are organising a series of  Sports First Aid courses in Cork City on six dates in 2024. They run from about 9:30am to 3:30pm and they cost €42.40.

Considering the modest fee, a lot of clubs might consider paying for some of their members to attend.

The courses will be held at the Old Cork Waterworks Experience Events Centre on the Lee Road which is about 400m west of Thomas Davis Bridge.

From Cork Sports Partnership... "This Sports First Aid Training course is advisable for anybody who is involved or participates in sport ie coaches, parents, teachers, physical activity leaders etc. Delivered in person this course is interactive and delivered by ER Training. 

Upcoming Dates: Sat, 24th Feb, 23rd Mar, 27th Apr, 25th May, 19th Oct, and 30th Nov 2024

Contact Louise at lburke AT corksports DOT ie for questions or queries "

You can register HERE

Notice: Rebel Run 10k & 5k in Cork City - Sun 22nd Oct 2023

The Rebel Run 5k & 10k is coming up on Sunday 22nd October 2023 at MTU Bishopstown in Cork City. The 5k starts at 9.30am with the 10k starting at 9.45am. 

Entries HERE

Update - 5th Oct 2023 - SOLD OUT!

🏃 Rebel Run 2023 - Update🏃
🙌 Registration is now closed for the 2023 Cork Rebel Run
📩 People who have chosen to have their race number posted should receive next week.
📌 Sign in times for participants picking up race number:
Thursday 19th: 5:30-7:30pm
Friday 20th: 5:30-7:30pm
Saturday 21st: 10:00-12:00pm
🌏 All number pick ups will be held at the MTU Arena
⌛ No number pick up on the morning of the run.

Update - 4th Oct 2023 - Fewer than 100 places left now.

Update - 22nd Sept 2023 - Fewer than 400 places left now.

Update - 19th Sept 2023 - Over 600 entries sold.

This is a very popular event and is organised by Cork Sports Partnership, MTU Sports Department and Leisureworld. 

From Cork Sports Partnership... "The Cork Rebel Run 5km & 10km event will take place on Sunday October 22nd 2023. 

New 2k junior parkrun planned for Ballinlough - Sept 2022

Update 15th September 2022: This new 2k junior parkrun was due to start in September of 2022. This has now been delayed. Hopefully it will be up and running by Christmas but no firm date has been announced yet. 

Update 19th July 2022: Back in December of 2021, I announced that there were plans for a junior 2k parkrun in Ballinlough. Things have been ticking away behind the scenes and it now looks as if it will start in September of 2022!

They have a team of 12 volunteers assembled and they are looking for more.

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December 2021: Some great news! Cork Sports Partnership are looking at setting up a new junior parkrun in Ballinlough Park in Cork City.

This will be held at 9:30am every Sunday morning and is aimed at children aged 4 to 14 years old.

The course is 2kms in length and everything is free!

At the moment, there are just two junior parkruns in Cork (Cobh & Ballinlough) but there really should be many more. 

If you would like to get involved and help get the Ballinlough junior parkrun up and running then send an email to James Kirby at Cork Sports Partnership - jkirby AT corksports DOT ie

Active Islands Run Series 2022 - July & Aug 2022

Cork Sports Partnerships are promoting a series of runs on islands in West Cork in July and August of 2022.

List of events...

Saturday 9th July 2022 (13:00) - Bere Island Midsummer Run 5K & 10K - Bere Island, Co. Cork

Thursday 11th August 2022 (13:00) - Heir Island 5K - Heir Island Pier, Heir Island, Co. Cork

Saturday 13th August 2022 (12:30) - Cape Clear 5K - North Harbour, Cape Clear Island, Co. Cork - Deferred until the 27th of August

Saturday 20th August 2022 (14:45) - Sherkin Island Do Run Run 3K & 8K - Islander's Rest, Sherkin Island, Co. Cork

Saturday 27th August 2022 (12:30) - Cape Clear 5K - North Harbour, Cape Clear Island, Co. Cork

More info HERE

From the organisers... 

How to get there: Ferries service all islands with events. Please note discouts may apply for those that are participating in some events. We will be able to confirm this with particiapants closer to the time. Please check timetables in advance of travelling. Timetables for all islands available at www.westcorkislands.com

Notice: Online Sports First Aid Courses - 17th Nov & 1st Dec 2021

Cork Sports Partnership are organising two online Sports First Aid courses and these may be of interest to any running group, parkrun organisers or club.

Register HERE

From Cork Sports Partnership: Online Sports First Aid Course Dates 📣
This Sports First Aid Online Training is advisable for those who are involved or participate in sport ie coaches, parents, teachers, physical activity leaders etc
📆 Wed 17th Nov
📆 Wed 1st Dec
📍 Online Via Zoom
⏰ 7-9pm
✅ €25pp
ℹ️ www.corksports.ie/sports-first-aid

Event Description: Delivered online via zoom this online sports first aid training course is an interactive course delivered by Doctors & Paramedics from ER Training. It is advised that particpants complete a practical course face to face when restrictions allow. Please note that there is a limit of 6 members from any one club/association per course
Course Content: Asthma, Choking, Winding, Team Resuscitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR
Defibrillation, Respiratory Emergencies, Airway Management, Spinal Injuries, Concussion, Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains & Strains, Bleeding, Care of the unconscious patient
Certification: ER Training Sports First Aid Introduction Certification

Notice: Online talk by coach Steve Macklin

As outlined in a previous post, Cork Sports Partnership are currently promoting their 'Celebrating Athletics in Cork Week 2021'.

They have sent on a poster for one of the talks which will be given by endurance running coach Steve Macklin. This will be given online by Zoom on Tues 26th Oct 2021 and it's free.

More info on the events and how to register on the Cork Sports Partnership website HERE

Notice: Rebel Run 10k & 5k in Cork City - Sun 7th Nov 2021

The Rebel Run 5k & 10k is coming up on Sunday 7th November 2021 at MTU (a.k.a CIT) Bishopstown in Cork City. The 5k starts at 9.30am with the 10k starting at 9.45am. 

Entries HERE

This is a very popular event and is organised by Cork Sports Partnership, MTU Sports Department and Leisureworld. The numbers are limited this year so it is likely to sell out faster than usual. 

From Cork Sports Partnership... "The Cork Rebel Run first took place in October 2012 and has grown to become a popular event on the running calendar in Cork ever since. Organised by Cork Sports Partnership, MTU Sports Department/Athletics Club and Leisureworld Cork, the event has grown over the years to now host over 1000 participants annually.

The addition of the inclusive Rebel Run a Mile programme and a number of community Couch25Ks over the last few years ensures that people of all abilities and fitness levels are part of the Cork Rebel Run events. 

The Cork Rebel Run will take place on Sunday November 7th 2021. To ensure a safe and enjoyable return numbers are limited so early registration is advised."  

The event will have chip timing and there is also a dry fit top for all participants.

More info on the event website... https://www.corksports.ie/cork-rebel-run/

Entry Fee > 10k €20 // 5k €15

Courses...The 10k can be seen HERE

The 5k course starts with the 10k, takes in the walkway riverside behind CIT and finishes on the track as well. Approx 5k course HERE

Notice: Rebel Run 10k & 5k in Cork City - Sun 20th Oct 2019

This 10 km & 5km road race is coming up in Bishopstown on Sunday, the 20th of October 2019 at 9:30am.

Please note that this is now SOLD OUT!

This is the dry fit top for the event...

Latest info below....

Rebel Run Update from the organisers....

Notice...Rebel Run 10k & 5k in Cork City - Sun 22nd Oct 2017

This 10 km & 5km road race is coming up in Bishopstown on Sunday, the 22nd of October 2017 at 9:30am.

This is going to be of interest to a lot of people for a number of reasons.....
1) There aren't that many 10k races really on the calendar. Loads of 5k and 5 mile races but fast 10k courses are a bit thin on the ground.
2) In Bishopstown in Cork City so it is central to a lot of people.
3) Dry-fit top included in the early entry fee for both the 5k and 10k.

Details...
Early Bird entry fee:
Cork Rebel Run 10K - €15 (includes souviner t-shirt, goody bag, chip timing, bib number)
Rebel Run 4 Fun 5K - €10 (includes souviner t-shirt goody bag, chip timing, bib number)

Early bird offer closes on midnight October 8th.

Late entry fees:
Cork Rebel Run 10K- €20
Rebel Run 4 Fun 5k - €15

The Cork Rebel Run will take place on Sunday October 22nd 2017 @ 9.30am

ENTRIES >>> You can enter online HERE

Update 10th Oct...Fewer than 50 places left now. 

Update 11th Oct...NOW CLOSED

From Cork Sports Partnership...Cork Sports Partnership recently launched the 2017 Rebel Run at the CIT Athletics Track with new sponsors Cork City Council and Cork County Council. The Cork Rebel Run will take place on Sunday October 22nd 2017 from CIT in Bishopstown.

Cork Sports Partnership along with event partners LeisureWorld Bishopstown and Cork Institute of Technology - CIT are delighted to have both Cork City Council and Cork County Council on board for 2017 and look forward to working with them in the lead up to the event.

Speaking of the launch, Lord Mayor Cllr Tony Fitzgerald said he “is delighted that Cork City Council is supporting the Rebel Run and encouraging increased levels of physical activity, which may even lead to participating in the Cork City Marathon next June.” Similarly “Deputy Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Declan Daly, mentioned how happy the Council is to again be a part of The Cork Rebel Run. “The positive impact physical activity of any kind has on mental health and wellbeing at all ages is hugely significant and it is an area that Cork County Council is concentrating on more and more".

The 2017 event promises to be a great experience, with the course being accurately measured by Jones counter, chip timing for all runners, a scenic rolling course & goody bags including your 2017 Cork Rebel Run T-shirt. The 10K event also has a huge array of prizes up for grabs on the day, and will prove attractive to runners of all levels and abilities. Participant spot prizes will also be given to the 5K participants. The organising partners of Cork Sports Partnership, Leisureworld and CIT with the assistance of the An Garda Síochána and Athletics Ireland hope that friends & family will come along on the day, cheering from the grandstand to support the runners in the final straight.

Online registration is currently open and an Early Bird offer is available until October 1st- so register today and get your training under way! For details of the event and how to enter go to www.rebelrun.ie #RebelRun

The closing date for ONLINE enteries is Midnight Thursday 19th October 2017- or when the maximum number of participants is reached i.e 800. There will be NO registration facility on the morning of the event.

Courses......There are some changes but the basic loop of the 10k is still the same as before and can be seen HERE

The 5k course starts with the 10k, takes in the walkway riverside behind CIT and finishes on the track as well. Approx 5k course HERE

The race is organised is association by Cork Sports Partnership and their race website is HERE 

Stephen Scully (Recreation and Amenity Dept, Cork City Councill) Mai O Leary (CIT Sports Department) Kristine Meenaghan (Cork Sports Partnership) Claire Hurley (Cork Sports Partnership) Aoife Twohig (Leisureworld) Anthony Buckley (Physical Activity and Wellbeing Officer, Cork County Council)

Notice...Sports Ability Seminar - CIT - Wed 24th Feb 2016

The following info was sent onto me by the Cork Sports Partnership...

Sports Ability Seminar...In association with Cork Institute of Technology. Cork Sports Ability Forum enables, encourages and supports the development and delivery of sports, physical activity & physical education for people with disabilities in Cork.

This event is open to the public and is suitable for coaches, parents, athletes, teachers, sports leaders and students.

Date: Wednesday February 24th 2016...Start: 19:30pm...Venue: IT1, Library Building, CIT Bishopstown Campus, Cork Institute of Technology
Schedule: 19:00 Registration & Refreshments
19:30 Introduction
19:35 Athletics ...Sinead Kane, Visually Impaired athlete & solicitor
19:55 “Road to Rio”...Q & A session with Paralympic athletes Orla Barry & Niamh McCarthy
20:15 Social & Physical Benefits of Sport & Physical activity ...Conor Counihan former Cork football manager
20:35 World Summer Games Experience ...Q & A session with Special Olympic athletes Colm Monahan & Trudy Hyland
20:35 Irish Amputee Football Association ...David Saunders, Irish International Amputee Footballer

For more info, go to http://www.corksports.ie/index.cfm/page/sportsability-seminar-1

Notice...2015 Rebel Run 4 Fun 5k Series - Event 1 : Sat 20th June 2015 Blarney

Following on from the success of the inaugural Rebel Run4Fun 5k Series last year, Cork Sports Partnership are holding another set of 3 races this year.

There are three 5k events in the series...There is a 5k race with chip timing on Saturday 20th of June and Sunday 26th of July. These cost €10 each if you pre-enter online. Entry on the day is €15. These are very much similar to the usual type of race.

The third race is in Fota Gardens on Sunday 23rd Aug and this costs €5 to pre-enter online or €10 on the day. There is no chip timing with this one and it's aimed more at beginners and families.

From the organisers.........INDIVIDUAL ENTRY TO EVENT 1 IS €10, EVENT 2 €10 AND EVENT 3 €5. Series Promotion: Sign up for all 3 events for €30 and get a series souvenir t-shirt. Promotion open until Friday 19th June 2015.

(PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 16YRS+ TO TAKE PART IN THE CHIP TIMED EVENTS (EVENTS 1 & 2)  EVENT 3 IS OPEN TO ALL AGES AND IS NOT CHIP TIMED (CHILDREN UNDER 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)

On the day registration will cost €15  for chip-timed events (June 20th & July 26th) and €10 for non chip timed event (Aug 23rd).

Signing In for the Events : Pre-Registered Partipants will collect their timing chip and event number at each venue on the morning of the event from 8.45am. Sign in will be open from 8.45am until 9.30am with the events starting at 10am Sharp. Participants that are registering on the morning are asked to arrive in plenty time to register their details and get their timing chip/event number.


Entries.....You can find more info about registration HERE

The first race of the series is on Saturday the 20th of June at the Castleview Running Trail in Blarney. This is an gently undulating looped course on a grass and compact gravel surface. I had a post up about this opening back in Sept 2014.

Castleview Course Preview.....A preview of the course in Blarney with maps and video can be seen HERE

Sports Ability Day...UCC Mardyke Arena...Sat 18th Apr 2015

From the Cork Sports Partnership.....Irish Olympians to visit Cork for SportsAbility Day.

John Treacy, CEO of the Irish Sports Council will accompany Orla Barry, Paralympic medalist in opening the activities at the event being held in the UCC Mardyke Arena on April 18th (12 to 3pm)

This event is organised by the Cork SportsAbility Forum and Cork Sports Partnership with the aim of creating awareness and promotion of sport for people with disabilities in Cork. It promises to be an action packed day with demonstrations and come & try sessions from a range of different sports including wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, amputee football, special yoga, table tennis and blind football to name just a few. Also on the day will be a variety of information stands from different disability sports clubs and organisations available in Cork. Visitors will have the opportunity to take part in come & try sessions in many different sports. This event is suitable for parents, people with disabilities, healthcare professionals, teachers, SNA’s, students, youth club leaders, sports coaches and anyone with an interest in promoting sport for people with disabilities. 

The Cork SportsAbility Forum are delighted to announce that there new Ambassador, Paralympic Medalist Orla Barry will be in attendance at this year’s event, along with CEO of the Irish Sports Council John Treacy, Minister Kathleen Lynch, Cork’s Lord Mayor  Mary Shields and the Mayor of County Cork Cllr Alan Coleman.

Activities will begin at 12 noon and continue until 3pm. Come along and be part of the movement to promote sport for people with disabilities. Admission is free of charge and parking is available at the Sacred Heart Parish Church, Western Road, Cork. For further information on the SportsAbility Day , Cork Sports Partnership Facebook Page or contact the Sports Inclusion Disability Officer with Cork Sports Partnership Padraig Healy at phealy@corksports.ie 021 2061764.

Back Left to right, Padraig Healy (Cork Sports Partnership), Paul Ryan (Irish Wheelchair Sport), Ona McGrath (CIT), Nick Harrison (FAI), Terence McSweeney (Cope Foundation), Shane Simcox (Mallow AC), Dr Susan Crawford (UCC) Front left to right Donnacha McCarthy (International Blind Footballer), Orla Barry (SportsAbility Forum Ambassador), Jerry Forde (Wheelchair Athlete).

Results of the Rebel Run4Fun 5k, Ballincollig...Sat 20th Sept 2014

A total of 173 people turned out for the third and final race in the Rebel Run4Fun 5k series in Ballincollig on Saturday 20th Sept 2014. This series was organised by the Cork Sports Partnership with the aim of highlighting the Ballincollig Regional Park as an area for recreational use for runners and walkers.

1  SHINE  JOHN  16:41     5:23/M
2  COMBER  DAVID 17:19     5:35/M
3  HARTY  BRIAN  17:44     5:43/M
12  O CALLAGHAN  RACHAEL  21:20  6:53/M
13  DUFFY  DOLORES  21:24 6:54/M
16  HOLLAND  SIOBHAN  22:08 7:08/M

The full results can be seen HERE

Reminder...Rebel Run4Fun 5k in Ballincollig - Sun 17th Aug 2014

There is an 5k fun run on the Sunday 17th of August which costs €5 if you pre-enter online before midnight on Friday the 15th of August (€15 on the day). The race starts at 10am. There is no chip timing for this event but Ballincollig AC will be recording times in the usual manual fashion and producing a set of results. This is more geared towards absolute beginners who might find the thought of doing a race a bit intimidating.

There will also be a 2k option for kids as its being promoted as a family fun run. Participants will get a medal on completing the event.

Refreshments of water, fruit and cereal bars sponsored by Lidl are available after each event.

More info in this earlier post.

You can register HERE

Results of the Rebel Run4Fun 5k race, Ballincollig...Sun 27th July 2014

This was the first run in the Rebel Run4Fun 5k series in Ballincollig organised by the Cork Sports Partnership. A field of 150 runners took part.

1    BREEN    BARRY 18:35 6:00/M    Top Fin   
2    KELLEHER    TIM 18:42 6:02/M    M   
3    HARTY    BRIAN 19:10 6:11/M    M   
6    MANNING    SANDRA     20:29 6:36/M    Top Fin   
13    HOLLAND    SIOBHAN 22:41 7:19/M    F   
21    MURPHY    AOIFE 23:44 7:39/M    F    

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) The organisers have a gallery of photos HERE

Info evening...Preparing for your first 5k...Wed 23rd July 2014

If you are just starting off running or have plans to start then should be of interest to you. As part of the new Rebel Run4Fun 5k series in Ballincollig in July, August and September, the Cork Sports Partnership have organised an information evening on preparing for your first 5k race.

Info........
WHEN: Wednesday July 23rd 2014.
WHERE: The Runners Loft, Mahers Sports, Oliver Plunket Street, Cork City
TIME: 6.30pm - 8.30pm.
FOR WHO: Everyone, beginners especially welcome or those taking part in their first 5k.
€5 booking fee- Pre-Register HERE.
(If you have already registered for the series entry is FREE-just email churley AT corksports.ie to book your place) or contact Claire on 021 4665083 to find out more.
MINIMUM NUMBERS WILL BE REQURIED FOR THE SESSION TO GO AHEAD.

One of the speakers on the night will be Noel Berkeley who represented Ireland at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Noel has also won the Ballycotton 10 numerous times over the years and has a best time of 47:17 for the 10 mile course.

Note that the entry fee is only €5. If you enter all 3 races in the Rebel Run4Fun 5k Series then it's free.

Many of you will have seen 'running classes' being advertised on posters or on the net. A typical price might be something like €45 for 10 classes or €5 per class. Compare that to the price of this short seminar where you'll be advised by a former Olympic athlete. Any hints or tips that you'll pick up will be well worth it as you start your running career.

This talk would also be very suitable for any women who have their eye on the Womens mini-marathon coming up in September.

Note the date...Wed 23rd July.