By Tara Maher It has been a difficult few days for all in the Carrigdhoun area. We, as the wider community must ask ourselves how to we support one another and also take care of ourselves during this time of sad grief. Irish people are known worldwide for the “gift of the gab”, but it is ironic that as a nation, we struggle to articulate our thoughts during our time of loss. Mental Health Ireland recently announced the return of Hello, How Are You? Day on May 15th 2026,

Residents of the Carrigdhoun Division will be looking forward to the upcoming divisional championships following last Monday night’s draw in the Huntsman Bar in Belgooly. This year, the South East welcomes back Procure.ie as sponsors of the Junior A Football Championship, while Ross Oil will support the Junior A Hurling Championship. With four competitions down for decision, the main focus remains on the Junior A grades. In the Junior A Hurling Championship, the prospect of K

(JJ Hurley) The Late Darragh King ( Bernard Lavery) Carrigaline and the greater community remain numb at the untimely passing of Darragh King, affectionately known as the Kinger. The sense of disbelief at the news has left a heaviness in our hearts, even for those of us who didn’t know him personally. My only contact was the odd acknowledgement as he walked off the field, wearing his beloved blue and gold and knowing he had left it all on the pitch. You knew, reporting on a m

Writes Leo McMahon If you’re a resident of Carrigaline and interested in and concerned about your community, then make a point of attending the annual general meeting of Carrigaline Community Association on Monday, May 11th at 8pm in the Community Complex. ‘Everyone from the fast expanding South Cork capital is warmly invited,’ says chairperson Michael Wall, ‘where they can have a say about their own place, estate and town. The Association is there for the benefit of the all

Francis Corkery was fondly remembered by her many friends and colleagues at the unveiling of a seat in her memory in Belgooly on Saturday last. The Kerry native, who worked locally in the Bank of Ireland, was the driving force behind the annual Summer Festival that has become such an important part of the village’s annual social calendar. Having passed away unexpectedly before the annual festival last summer, for many her absence in the village is still keenly felt. Before he