Cork County Council, in partnership with the Carrigaline Playground Committee and SECAD, is pleased to announce that renovation works on Carrigaline Playground in Carrigaline Community Park will commence on 15 June 2026, marking the beginning of an exciting upgrade that will deliver a modern, enhanced play space for the local community. The Carrigaline Playground Committee welcomed the commencement of works, “As members of the Playground Committee we couldn't be happier we ar

(JJ Hurley) (Recent action from Ballygarvan V Tracton in the RedFM Division 5HL) (credit Delores Kidney) With promotion and relegation issues still to be decided, a crunch weekend awaits South East clubs in the Red FM County Hurling Leagues as the competition enters its closing stages. Ballymartle, who continue to be hampered by injuries, are rooted to the bottom of Division Two with just one point from seven games and can no longer realistically avoid relegation. However, th

CARRIGALINE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME AND FOLK FESTIVAL From Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June. So, what can we expect? Shanties - the work songs that set the timing for every manual job on board the square-rigged sailing vessels of the 1800’s and during all weathers. Shanty’s have a global reach, from all the ports in world, from all nationalities and are great to sing along with. You need to get involved once they start! Forebitters, were sea songs, not work songs, the songs the

Kinsale GAA has been approved for €8 million in government funding under the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) to assist in the development of the club’s new facilities. The funding package will support major capital works, including pitches, a clubhouse, ball wall, car parking, changing rooms and associated facilities. Welcoming the announcement, Cork South West Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan described the approval as “incredible news” for the community and acknowledged the