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

Carrigaline 3-16 | Belgooly 1-7 JJ Hurley Carrigaline celebrate their victory in the SE Junior B Football Championship Final in Minane Bridge tonight. (Bernard Laverty) A clinical Carrigaline outfit brushed aside a spirited Belgooly team in the Carrigdhoun Junior B Football Championship Final at Minane Bridge on Monday night. Boasting a host of players from their Premier Intermediate hurling panel, Carrigaline had both hands on the trophy by half-time, leading 1-12 to 0-2. It

Get ready for some Halloween excitement as the Púca Pumpkin Patch officially opens its gates at the family-run Douglas Allotments, one of Cork’s most established allotment sites. Perfectly timed for some spooky fun, the patch promises a memorable experience for all ages. The Púca pumpkin patch will be open from 10 am to 4 pm on the weekends of October 18th-19th, October 25th-26th, and also on October 29th. Visitors can look forward to picking their own pumpkins directly from

(JJ Hurley) Ballymartle Woods recently celebrated the official launch of its newest walking trail as Cllr Marie O’Sullivan performed the...

Ballincollig 0-10 Ballygarvan 0-10 ( JJ Hurley) Honours were even in a pulsating SE Systems Premier Intermediate Camogie Final as Ballincollig and Ballygarvan could not be separated after an absorbing hour that had drama to the last whistle. Ballincollig appeared on course for victory when they opened up a three-point cushion entering the closing stages, but Ballygarvan produced a spirited finish. Two fine efforts from Catriona Kelly reduced the margin before Cliona O’Leary h

Club left in limbo as Cork County GAA reviews underage amalgamations (JJ Hurley) The future of Sliabh Rua Underage Club faces an...

(JJ Hurley) As the Beamish Leagues have swung into action, the local clubs are again making their mark in what are competitive leagues. Carrigaline’s top side will be happy with their opening efforts, having returned to the top table in 2025. Having seen off the challenge of Mary’s and Mayfield, and earning two draws against Midleton and Rockmount, a defeat to the students of UCC sees them sharing top spot. At the other end of the league, in the Beamish Stout Munster Junior 4

Ballygarvan are eyeing a return to the ranks of the senior camogie grade as they face Ballincollig in the upcoming SeSystems Premier...

Ballymartle's Violet Dorney Resident at Kinsale Community Hospital celebrated her 100th Birthday on 7" October. Violet was born on 7"...

St. Theresa's Girl Guides Passage West has been named the recipient of The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award, presented in...

Ryan’s double inspires Kinsale as Belgooly overpower Valley Rovers (JJ Hurley) The stage is set for an all-blue showdown in the Ross Oil...