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

(JJ Hurley) A decision by An Bord Pleanála to refuse planning permission last August for an ambitious AstroTurf facility for Kinsale AFC is now causing grave concern. Trina O'Neill seen here receiving the Community Spirit Award in October last year, also in the picture are many club members who are worried that a lack of an astroturf pitch is impacting negatively on the club's progress. In a bid to highlight the detrimental effect the decision is having on the future of the c

Kinsale 3-17 (3-0-17) Millstreet 1-6  (0-1-4)   Kevin Cahil reviewing Kinsale's performance with his charges following their victory over Millstreet on Saturday. (JJ Hurley)     Kinsale opened their McCarthy Insurance Group Division Five Football League account with a comprehensive victory over Millstreet at Dunderrow on Saturday. The Seasiders had amassed a grand total of 2-13 before the visitors replied with a point in the 29th minute. Missing at least half of their startin

Michael Pigott Auctioneer & Valuer is celebrating ten years in business, marking the milestone with a special anniversary gathering in Carrigaline. Family, friends, neighbours, clients and members of the wider community joined the celebrations on Main Street, where the agency has operated since opening its doors in 2016. Over the past decade, the firm has established a strong reputation across County Cork for its local knowledge, professional guidance and personal approach to

Passage West PACE Centre has been named the September recipient of The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award, presented in association with The Carrigdhoun Newspaper . The award recognises outstanding contributions to community life, and the PACE Centre stands as a powerful example of how dedication, volunteerism and compassion can make a lasting difference to people of all ages, particularly the elderly, across the Passage West, Monkstown and Rochestown areas. At t