Diarmuid Ó Murchús 1-12 (1-2-8)  Newcestown 0-9 (1-0-9) (JJ Hurley) Diarmuid Ó Murchús celebrating their first county title tonight in Bishopstown Diarmuid Ó Murchús claimed their first county title with a powerful second-half performance as they defeated Newcestown in the Fé 18 D1 Football final at Bishopstown on Saturday night. Trailing by a single point at the interval, the Carrigdhoun side upped the ante in the second period, led by the influential Oisín Buckley. Howeve

(JJ Hurley) Kinsale’s residents begin their Christmas celebrations early this year with the return of an old friend, the pantomime, Goldilocks and The Three Bears  on Tuesday, November 25th. David Pearse set to play (Auntie Sceptic) in the upcoming Goldilocks and The Three Bears at the Shane Fitzsimons Riverside Theatre at Kinsale Community School from November 25th, seen here with some of the cast. (John Allen Images) Making a welcome return to the town’s Christmas diary, T

Crosshaven Tri Club held its Annual General Meeting this month, celebrating another outstanding year of growth, participation, and achievement both on and off the course. David Pollard was confirmed to continue as Chair for the year ahead, following a year that saw record engagement, new initiatives, and the club’s highest ever membership. Membership has risen sharply to over 130 members. The club now proudly has their most female members in a year to date and has a target to

This year marks a special milestone for us and our team at Carrigaline Organic Hair Studio. Twenty years of making people feel beautiful, confident and cared for.  When we first opened our doors back in 2005, we had a simple dream to create a space where everyone could feel comfortable, pampered, and walk out smiling. We never imagined that two decades later, we would still be here doing what we love most and surrounded by so many loyal clients who have become like family.  O

Ireland’s picturesque foodie capital, Kinsale, is set to take centre stage in the upcoming episode of TG4’s "BUILDINGS BEO." Airing Wednesday, December 10th at 8:30 pm, this captivating instalment delves into the remarkable transformation of Kinsale's disused Old Mill building, breathing new life into a structure steeped in history. Presented by Carrie Crowley, "BUILDINGS BEO" explores the nationwide efforts to revitalise Ireland's architectural heritage, showcasing the inspi

Writes Leo McMahon   A call by Cllr Una McCarthy (FG ) on Cork County Council to install pizza box bins in Carrigaline Municipal District (MD) was unanimously supported at the recent meeting of the MD. Such bins had been successfully installed in the city and other areas, she stated. There had been an increase of fast food outlets in Carrigaline and across the MD. Often, pizza boxes were thrown on the ground because people wouldn’t take the time to tear these up and put into

Ballinora 2-25 Belgooly 2-15 Barry Dwyer who clocked up 2-11 for Belgooly today JJ Hurley Belgooly were outclassed by a determined Ballinora side in the quarter-final of the Co-op Superstore Junior A Hurling County Championship at Minane Bridge on Sunday. To their credit, the South East outfit hurled right to the end of the game, with their talisman Barry Dwyer scoring his second goal of the day late on.     But in truth, giving the mid-Cork side a 1-10 to 0-2 lead after 16 m

Local duo Matthew Healy and Darragh Crowley set to clash as Cork City take on Shamrock Rovers in Sunday’s Sports Direct FAI Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium By [JJ Hurley ] Kinsale – Saturday, November 8, 2025 Matthew Healy Riverstick who lines out for Shamrock Rovers on Sunday in The FAI Cup Final As Cork City and Shamrock Rovers face off in Sunday’s Sports Direct FAI Cup Final, two former pupils from Kinsale Community School, Matthew Healy  and Darragh Crowley , will line out

Passage 2-11 Kildorrery 3-7 What a week it has been for Passage West GAA Club. Hot on the heels of their first-ever County Minor Hurling title, the club’s U16 hurlers took to the field on Wednesday night in Bishopstown for the semi-final of the U16 County Championship against North Cork divisional winners Kildorrery. On a night fit for ducks, with rain lashing down throughout, a large and loyal Passage crowd braved the elements to cheer on their young side. The conditions did

Two Local Clubs Prepare for County Action This Weekend   JJ Hurley   Belgooly and Ballygarvan face difficult assignments this weekend as they take to the county stage in their respective competitions. Ballygarvan, who claimed the Procure.ie South East Junior A Football Title following a late score from the ever-impressive Evan O'Connor, take on Charleville in Glenville on Saturday at 3pm. This is the second year in a row that the South East champions will take on opponents f

Home side lead late on but Iban Gaels snatch victory in penalty shoot-out JJ Hurley Iban Gaels 1-2-9 Kinsale 1-1-11 (Iban Gaels win on penalties 6-5) Heartbreak was the only word for it in Kinsale on Sunday, as the home side bowed out of the Cork County U21 A Football Championship after one of the most dramatic encounters the town has seen in years. After 80 minutes of pulsating football, and nothing to separate two superb sides, Iban Gaels edged through 6-5 on penalties, Don

Kinsale Community School proudly hosted its annual Éacht na Scoláirí Awards, a celebration of the outstanding achievements, talents, and contributions of its students. The event brought together students, families, staff, and community members to honour excellence in academics, sport, music, community leadership, and innovation.  The evening opened with a performance by the School Trad Band, setting a warm and celebratory tone. Deputy Principal Ms. Kathleen O’Brien, Master of

Templebreedy Christmas Fayre has marked the beginning of the Christmas season for the residents of Crosshaven for many years, providing a wonderful sense of excitement and fun for the village. Every year the Fayre takes place on the last Saturday in November, and is now a finely oiled machine - come rain or shine it is always a great day out. The stalls are all stocked and run by volunteers, generating an amazing feel good factor to the experience. Over the years the fayre ha

At a special presentation at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island on October 15th, organisers of the annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle announced that €24,152.00 was raised through this year’s event, bringing the total raised since the cycle’s inception in 2012 to almost €429,796.00.  The 14th edition of the popular cycle took place on Saturday, June 14th, with 298 cyclists taking on the scenic routes around Cork Harbour. Funds raised have now been distributed to local beneficia

Communities around Cork Harbour are holding local meetings to organise against the reactivated Indaver proposal.  The first meeting was held in Crosshaven Community Hall on Tuesday October 21st and attended by concerned local residents and County and City Councillors. Meetings will be held Carrigaline, Cobh and Ringaskiddy this week and next week as follows: THURS OCTOBER 30th. Carrigaline Community Centre, 8.15pm WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5th. Cobh (Great Island) Community Centre.

Company Commences Construction of New Showroom and Distribution Centre in Kilnagleary Carrigaline Furniture has commenced construction on a cutting-edge showroom and distribution centre in Kilnagleary, Carrigaline, representing a significant advancement in the company’s ongoing growth and dedication to quality. Currently underway, the project promises to reshape the company’s operations by providing more space to display its extensive flooring and furniture collections and en

It was experience that triumphed youth at the procure.ie  South East Hurling Final as Belgooly got the better of Kinsale in a thrilling final.  Playing an open, attacking brand of hurling, Belgooly surged into a commanding lead before half-time, while Kinsale were largely reliant on frees from the accurate Michael Murphy. Ryan Long opened the scoring for Belgooly inside two minutes, before Murphy got Kinsale off the mark with a pointed free in the fifth minute. Belgooly then

Ballygarvan 1-14 Carrigaline 0-15 (JJ Hurley) Ballygarvan's three in a row Procure.ie  SE Junior A Football Champions Evan O’Connor’s superb injury-time strike proved the difference as Ballygarvan edged Carrigaline in a dramatic Procure.ie South East Junior A Football Final at Shanbally on Saturday. In a contest that swung back and forth throughout, Carrigaline looked poised for victory entering the closing stages, having battled bravely against a strong breeze to take a one

(JJ Hurley) Noah Ryan, set to feature in the Ross Oil Junior A SE Hurling Final at the weekend The destination of both the Procure.ie South East Junior A Football Championship and the Ross Oil Junior A Hurling Championship will be decided this weekend, with two eagerly anticipated finals lined up. Football Final: Ballygarvan vs Carrigaline Evan O'Connor will hope he can repeat his goal touch in the Procure.ie SE Junior A Football at the weekend. ( Delores Kidney) First u

Halloween Spectacular in Passage West Writes Leo McMahon Nobody does Halloween like Passage West as you will see by visiting the incredible ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ themed display in the playground of the former Star of the Sea Primary School. It has all been made possible by an amazing international team of volunteers who are raising funds for Marymount University Hospital and Hospice. It's open from this Friday, October 24 th  to Sunday, October 26th from 6 to 9pm and the

Kinsale AFC is proud to celebrate Chairperson Trina O’Neill, who has dedicated over 13 years to the club committee and served as Chairperson for the past 9 years. Trina continues a long family tradition of involvement in the club, following in the footsteps of her father Tom Jones, Uncle Denis Jones, Grand Uncle Connie O’Hare, and brothers Peter & David. Her own three sons, Stephen, Brian, and Barry, are also active in the club. Described as the “heartbeat of the club and the

SE System Intermediate Camogie final set for Castle Road on Sunday at 4pm (JJ Hurley) Sliabh Rua will make their second appearance in as many years in the SE System Intermediate Camogie final at Castle Road on Sunday at 4pm, aiming to go one better than last year. Facing the Clontead outfit in this decider are Carbery side Ballinascarty, a side team manager, Denis Crowley, expects to put it up to the Sliabh Rua girls. However, he’s hoping that having reached last year’s final

Carrigaline Bookshop has been selected as one of four Cork outlets to host special events as part of Irish Book Week 2025, which runs from October 18th to 25th. Now in its eighth year, Irish Book Week is a nationwide celebration of Irish bookshops, authors, publishers, illustrators, and poets. The initiative encourages readers to shop local and shop Irish, while discovering — or rediscovering — the joy of reading through in-store events and creative displays.   On Saturday, O

Blues Ready for Battle as They Take on Ballincollig in County Final Showdown (JJ Hurley) Ballinhassig will face their toughest test of the year this Sunday when they take on Ballincollig in the Co-op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Although Ballinhassig defeated their near-neighbours earlier in the season during the league phase, Ballincollig have since raised their game, most recently overcoming a highly fancied Dungourney sid

Cork County Council has welcomed €340,000 that has been allocated to Camden Fort Meagher, under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) latest Category 2 call. The announcement came from Dara Calleary, T.D., Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht’s. Camden was one of a number of Cork locations chosen as part of the grant funding.  The Old Steam Mill in Skibbereen,  Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG; Carraig na bhFear Community, Civic and S

A number of local producers to The Carrigdhoun area have been awarded at the Blás na hÉireann awards that took place in Dingle over the weekend.  Hassetts Bakers & Confectioners Ltd., Nohoval Drinks Company Ltd. T/A Stonewell Cider & Nohoval Apple Wine, and Second Street Bakeshop, were among 32 Cork winners at the festival.  Skeaghanore West Cork farm was awarded Best in County, proudly sponsored by Cork Local Enterprise Office. 2025 marks another record year for Blas na hÉir

Writes Leo McMahon A review of the Raffeen Bridge junction, where cars have to emerge from the R610 on to the busy N28 Ringaskiddy national road with a 100 kilometres per hour limit, was urged by Cllr Eoghan Fahy (SF)  and fully supported at the recent meeting of the county council’s Carrigaline Municipal District (MD).      He specifically asked that space be created for two lanes to enter the N28, to cater for vehicles going left towards Shanbally and right towards Shannon

Riverstick Walkway Group proudly hosted the official opening of newly developed trails at Ballymartle Woods on Sunday, 5 October last.  The event drew a vibrant crowd of families, nature lovers, and local supporters, all eager to explore the woodland and take part in a treasure hunt organised in collaboration with the Kinsale Cub Scouts. Councillor Marie O’Sullivan, deputising for the Lord Mayor of County Cork, officiated the opening and commended the community’s dedication t

Kinsale Regatta Festival Chairman Frank O’Brien and Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile Road Race director Jeremiah Callanan were honoured guests at the annual KYC Sailability prize-giving ceremony hosted by Kilmacsimon Swimming and Rowing Club on Saturday 4th October.  They were there to present a cheque for €8,518.14, proceeds of the Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile Road Race that is a fixture of the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Organised by Kinsale Tri Club and now one of the biggest road races

Applications for the Thermo Fisher Scientific 2025 Community Partnership Grant open for applications from Monday 6th October, until Friday October 31st 2025. Since introducing the Grant in 2020, Thermo Fisher has provided €250,000 to support charities and community groups operating in Cork’s Lower Harbour area.  Last year, 23 beneficiaries received funding, including Carrigaline Community School ‘Coffee Dock’ project and Scoil Bhríde ‘sensory garden’, along with other family