Imelda Lynch has been named as the December  recipient of The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award, presented in association with The Carrigdhoun Newspaper . The award recognises individuals who make an exceptional and lasting contribution to their communities, Imelda has dedicated her time to teaching members of the community to swim and appreciate the benefits the sea has on our physical bodies and our mental health.  Tracton’s Imelda Lynch is set to once again h

Carrigaline Musical Society has been named the November recipient of The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award, presented in association with The Carrigdhoun Newspaper . The award celebrates organisations that enrich community life, and since its foundation, Carrigaline Musical Society has played a vibrant and uplifting role in the cultural fabric of the town. The society was established in 2016, when local resident Jacinta McBride identified a need for something ne

The Robert’s Cove Vintage Festival has been named as the October recipient of The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award, presented in association with The Carrigdhoun Newspaper . For nearly twenty years, Robert’s Cove Vintage Festival  has been a social highlight of the Tracton community, with taking care of community at the centre of the festival's mission, and since its creation, the festival   has supported a number of local and national charities. The Roberts Co

JJ Hurley Busy Weekend of Sport Outside of the Rebels travelling to face Limerick on Saturday night in the long-awaited clash in the Allianz Hurling League, locally there is a busy schedule of games. Top of the list is the meeting of old rivals Ballinhassig and Courcey Rovers in the Co-Op Superstore Hurling League in Ballinspittle on Sunday morning at 11.30 am. (Ballinhassig open their account as a senior team on Sunday as they take on Courceys ) Another attractive game on S

By Tara Maher and John Twomey   Following a trend that first gained popularity in Kerry, the amalgamation of GAA clubs to sustain rural participation in Gaelic games has successfully crossed county borders into Cork. While such mergers have inevitably faced criticism, the primary goal remains the crucial one: keeping players actively involved. Two local clubs, Crosshaven and Shamrock GAA have united to form “Diarmuid Ó Murchús ”, are already reaping the rewards of this collab