Writes Leo McMahon Concerns expressed about speeding, increasing traffic and the condition of the surface at Camden Road led to a suggestion that a one way system being considered for Crosshaven at the recent meeting of the county council’s Carrigaline Municipal District (MD). A motion from Cllr Una McCarthy (FG) called on the MD to assess Camden Road for resurfacing and appropriate traffic calming measures having regard to the condition of the road and concerns about speedin

(JJ Hurley) The ‘Oysterhaven Bunch’ presented €1,500 to Kinsale Your Support Services (KYSS) after more than 50 sea swimmers recently completed a lap of Sandycove Island. The swimmers, who regularly train under the expert instruction of Imelda Lynch and Breda O’Driscoll at the South County beauty spot, made a contribution as part of the swim on the night. In addition, contributions were also made directly to the Kinsale-based charity through an online link on its website. Ime

Writes Leo McMahon The return of outdoor table tennis to Marmullane Park, Passage West was proposed by Cllr Eoghan Fahy (SF) and fully supported at the recent meeting of the county council’s Carrigaline Municipal District (MD). ‘The concrete base of the previous one is still there so that should reduce the expense’, he stated. In a report, executive engineer for area services, Kieran Hennessy said potential funding opportunities would be explored for providing a concrete tabl

Writes Leo McMahon On Saturday July 25th, the annual Brown Bag Films five-a-side charity football tournament to raise funds towards the provision of accommodation for families and carers of leukaemia patients at St James’s Hospital, Dublin will take place in memory of the late Anthony Callaghan from Glenwood, Carrigaline. Son of Seamus and Kathleen Callaghan and a sibling of Domnick and Mary, Anthony sadly passed away on June 21st 2023, aged 45. He resided in Leixlip, Co Kil

The Carrigdhoun Newspaper continues to champion everything local, with sport now playing an increasingly important role in our coverage. Over the past 12 months, JJ Hurley has become our dedicated sports reporter, helping to expand the paper's coverage across the region. "I've really enjoyed growing our sports coverage," JJ said. "It's certainly been a challenge." He paid tribute to the many clubs that have supported the paper, particularly during the recent Beamish Stout Mun