The ninth annual Words by Water Kinsale Literary Festival returns from October 1–4, 2026, bringing a diverse programme of acclaimed Irish and international writers, journalists, poets and performers to Kinsale. A not-for-profit festival, Words by Water is committed to promoting the best in Irish and international writing and making literature accessible to the local and wider community. The festival also supports new writing, engages with unpublished authors and encourages re

Ballygarvan 1-6 Ballinhassig 0-6 Procure.ie SE Junior A Football semi-final, Shanbally JJ Hurley Niall Dowd how scored Ballygarvan's all important goal in the Procure.ie SE Jumior A Semi-Final in Shanbally today Ballygarvan advanced to the divisional final after edging out neighbours Ballinhassig in a tight, wind‑affected semi-final on Sunday, with a first-half goal from Niall Dowd proving the decisive score. They now meet Carrigaline in the decider. Ballinhassig were quickes

Step back into one of Ireland’s most dramatic chapters this Saturday, 26th September, at St Multose Church, Kinsale. From 10.30 am to 4.30 pm, four leading historians will bring the story of 1601 vividly to life — from Hugh O’Neill’s alliances in Munster to the Irish soldiers who served the Crown, the wider consequences of defeat, and the extraordinary journeys of Irish exiles who shaped the Spanish world. This is a rare opportunity to hear fresh insights from Dr Hiram Morgan

Carrig minors celebrate at Páirc Uí Rinn tonight (Bernard Laverty) (JJ Hurley) Carrigaline sealed the Cork ETB Rebel Óg Premier 1 MFC title with a superb 2-15 to 1-13 victory, finishing strongest after a spirited second‑half comeback at Páirc Uí Rinn. Five points down early in the half, they rallied impressively as Ben Corkery‑Delaney, Luke Jordan and Cillian Murphy hit crucial scores. Jordan’s close‑range goal levelled matters before Charlie Hanratty palmed home the decisi

Cork County Council is pleased to announce that Europe Direct Carrigaline has officially launched at Carrigaline Library, becoming part of a network of eight Europe Direct centres in Ireland and more than four hundred centres across the European Union. Europe Direct Carrigaline will serve as a local hub for conversations about Europe, creating opportunities for community engagement and activities that showcase the European dimension of our everyday lives.The centre aims to s