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

(JJ Hurley) Eanna Desmond (Carrigaline) attempting a score as Douglas’s Colm McPhaidin looks on in the McCarthy Insurance Group SFC at the weekend. (Bernard Laverty) Less than a couple of years ago, Carrigaline footballers left Blarney a dejected unit after falling to Mallow in a dreaded relegation shootout. For some clubs, it becomes a never‑ending trapdoor as they slip down the ranking of the county’s championship. Would anyone have blamed Michael Meeney if he walked? A les

Preparations are well underway in Kinsale for this month’s commemorations marking the 425th anniversary of the Battle of Kinsale, and organisers have announced a major addition to the programme. The Kinsale Cultural and Heritage Society has confirmed that a Spanish sailing vessel, built as a full replica of the ships that travelled to Ireland in 1601, will arrive in the harbour as part of the festivities. The visit is expected to draw significant public interest and add a viv