The Carrigdhoun Newspaper 1991-2026 - 22nd February 2020

As we celebrate 35 years of local journalism, we look back on some of the editions that shaped The Carrigdhoun Newspaper legacy and trust within the community. 

Issues On Carrigaline’s ‘Southern Relief Route’

Carrigaline Municipal District (MD) unanimously supported a motion by Cllr Liam O’Connor (FG) urging Cork County Council to take charge of the main road section of Forest Hill estate to install urgent traffic calming measures.

The road, part of a southern relief route, has seen significantly increased traffic, including buses and trucks, due to the closure of Ferney Road. Residents are concerned about speeding and the lack of safe pedestrian crossings, particularly for children. The road is currently private as the estate has not been officially taken in charge, creating a "limbo situation."

While a senior engineer noted that traffic calming is "unusual" for a distributor route, the Council will consider measures once the road is taken in charge. Cllrs supported the motion, citing increased speeding, resident concerns, and a precedent for installing measures before an entire estate is taken in charge, with the motion being sent to the roads design office and planning directorate.

The Carrigaline IFA raise €2,200  for POONS

The Carrigaline IFA Gala Dinner Dance raised a fantastic €2,200 for the Mercy Heroes Campaign on November 2nd, 2019, at the Cork International Airport Hotel. The funds support POONS, the Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nursing Service, which enables children with cancer to receive treatment at home, covering a large geographical area across Cork and surrounding counties.

Mercy Super Hero Callum McCarthy, a beneficiary of the POONS service, attended the gala with his family. Olga Buckley, Paediatric Oncology/Haematology CNS, highlighted that the home-based option enhances the children's quality of life and reduces hospital admissions. Micheál Sheridan, CEO of the Mercy Hospital Foundation, praised the patients, staff, and donors as "wonderful real-life heroes."

Kinsale Flower And Garden Club Members Off To World Championships

The 13th World Flower Show and International Seminar took place in Jaipur, India, from February 24th February to 1st March. Nora Lawton and Nicola Desmond travelled to compete and represent AOIFA (The Irish Association of Floral Artists),  

Lifetime Achievement Award For Passage West Sensei-Tion

Sensei Michael Keohane of IJKA Passage West received the 'CMAP Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Cork Martial Arts Promotions Awards for his 50 years of practising, teaching, and promoting Shotokan Karate. Celebrated at the Oriel House Hotel, the event honoured Michael's dedication.

In his career, he has trained thousands of students and produced hundreds of black belts. As a senior member of IJKA Europe, he is one of few non-Japanese practitioners to hold the rank of 6th Dan, awarded by Master Sensei Kato. After a challenging grading, Master Kato praised the 72-year-old as a "role model," emphasising that "Karate is a way of life." Michael views karate as a philosophy extending beyond the dojo walls. He was nominated by his students.