Cork Airport Backs Cork City Sports International Athletics Meet

Cork City Sports is hosting its 72nd annual international athletics meet this evening at MTU Athletics Arena, supported by Cork Airport's Community Fund. Athletes from more than 30 countries have travelled to Cork for the event, one of Ireland's longest-running athletics meetings.

The meet holds Bronze status and is a fixture on the World Athletics Continental Tour calendar. Field events begin at 17:30 with the Men's Pole Vault, while the track programme gets underway at 17:40 with the Men's Open 3000m.

Frank Walley, President, Cork City Sports, acknowledged the airport's support:

"We are thrilled with the support of Cork Airport through its Community Fund. Cork City Sports has a proud tradition of bringing world-class athletics to Cork and inspiring the next generation. Thank you to Cork Airport for the support in ensuring this year's meet is yet another successful event."

Roy O'Driscoll, Deputy Managing Director, Cork Airport, wished the event every success:

"With athletes from over 30 countries participating in this evening's Cork City Sports, and especially with such fine weather, I'm sure it will be a fantastic event. Cork Airport is very proud to support Cork City Sports International Athletics this year, and great credit is due to the organisers for attracting such high calibre of athletes to Cork – with many flying into Cork Airport."

Cork Airport's Community Fund supports local arts, culture, education, tourism and sports initiatives across the region, with a range of clubs, festivals and organisations backed as part of the 2026 programme.