A Cork filmmaker who has documented projects run by local groups has been honoured with a Community Spirit Award for her dedication to giving a voice to local volunteers. Lorraine Hogan has been highlighting the people and grassroots initiatives that shape local life ensuring their contributions are recognised, valued and remembered. Her self-funded films include Seanscoil (2025), which documents a community transforming a historic schoolhouse into an arts hub (The Tracton C

Writes Leo McMahon Safety measures, including a pedestrian crossing, are needed along Church (Currabinny) Road, Carrigaline, said Cllrs Patrick Donovan (FF) and Eoghan Fahy (SF) at the monthly meeting of the county council’s Carrigaline Municipal District. Cllr Donovan had a motion requesting an update on the Carrigaline Transportation and Public Realm Enhancement Plan (TPREP) for this area and for a timeline on works. In a report, senior engineer with the council’s Sustainab

By Gertrude Ahern & Paul O’Regan A lot has changed in the world since the first Belgooly Show was suggested in 1941 by Mrs Marigold Slowcock and Mr John Dix, however the same community spirit and volunteer ethos was present when we celebrated the 80th Show on Saturday last 30th May. The typical Irish summer weather did not deter the crowds from attending creating a great atmosphere on the day. We were delighted to have ISA President Freda Kinnarney and Deputy County Mayo

Ballinhassig 0-22Valley Rovers 1-14 JJ Hurley Eoghan O'Shea who hit fourteen points for Ballinhassig in their win over Valley Rovers on Thirsday night. Eoghan O’Shea hit 14 points as 14-man Ballinhassig proved too strong for Valley Rovers in the South East Junior A Hurling League semi-final at Brinny on Thursday night. The neighbours served up a contest with all the ingredients of a local derby, keeping the large attendance engrossed throughout. O’Shea was the standout perfor

From Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June - A WEEKEND CELEBRATING THE TRADITIONS OF SONGS & SINGING - FOLK SONGS FROM LAND & SEA 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 son