Writes Leo McMahon   Landowners must take responsibility.  That was the message from members and officials of the county council’s Carrigaline Municipal District (MD) at their monthly meeting when referring to falling trees along the Owenabue River from Ballinhassig to Carrigaline, in the Crosshaven area and other parts of the MD. Cllr Audrey Buckley (FF)  had a motion seeking clarification as to who holds responsibility for maintenance and management of trees along the river

Rochestown GAA Club recently held the annual Pat McAuliffe Memorial Match , to honour our former player and manager. The game was held in glorious sunshine on the pristine playing surface of Ballinlough, the home of Seandun GAA, which as a proud Division, celebrated 100 years this year.  And as part of the final celebration of their centenary year, the match was hosted there this year. The two teams from our panel and some guests formed a fantastic free flowing game of footba

Professor Rónán Collins  is Cork Person of the Month for December in recognition of his work in treating, preventing and raising public awareness of stroke as well as his important contributions to wellbeing and healthcare for the elderly in Irish society. A lover of nature and wildlife, Rónán hails from Kinsale and graduated with the Medicine Class of 1992 at University College Cork. Earlier this year, he provided expert commentary in RTÉ Investigates’ Inside Ireland's Nursi

Lions Club International Club Excellence Award for the 2024/2025 year, one of the highest honours a Lions club can receive. The award was formally presented by District Governor Marian McGreevey , to club President Cormac Fitzgerald  recognising the club’s outstanding achievements in leadership, membership growth, impactful community service, and humanitarian contribution. The Club Excellence Award celebrates Lions clubs that demonstrate exceptional commitment to service and