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

Before Christmas, Nicola Bohan Opticians celebrated 20 years helping Carrigaline see better.  Speaking to The Carrigdhoun , Nicola reflected on the town’s growth and the loyal community that has supported the practice since it first opened its doors in December 2005. Originally trained in London, the dispensing optician began her career working in a busy city-centre practice, where she gained years of hands-on experience fitting frames and lenses. After building her expertise