Bandon Opinion/The Opinion

29/10/2025

A wonderful peaceful photo...but read about the dangers both on land and on water for these beautiful birds, in Martin Quirke's Nature Column

29/10/2025

Some great photos of well-known faces in this month's issue from our Archives of 30 years ago

29/10/2025

FEED CORK AND CORK CITY FC TO PARTNER ON FOOD DRIVE THIS WEEKEND

Feed Cork and Cork City FC are set to partner on a food drive this weekend at CCFC’s final home game of the season.

Supporters are invited to bring tins of non-perishable food to this Saturday’s game against Derry City at Turner’s Cross. There will be designated collection points at the stadium where donations can be made.

Feed Cork partners with local organisations to help fight food poverty in Cork. They supply a three day supply of nutritional food for individuals and families in need.

28/10/2025

Postponement

Please note the Kinsale Ball has been postponed until early next year. The organisers apologise - we will give you updates when we receive them.

28/10/2025

Some FABULOUS festive events planned for Bandon over the coming months. See this months issue

27/10/2025

As the Jazz weekend comes to an end for another year , we leave the ever popular Loose Change play us out at the Blue Haven , Kinsale

26/10/2025

26/10/2025

26/10/2025

Code of Behaviour performing at the Cork Jazz Festival that continues today and tomorrow

25/10/2025

Code of Bahaviour with Bandon’s Jack Mahony on trombone , one of the star attractions at the Cork Jazz Festival, today

24/10/2025

Where’s Wally ????
St Brogan’s SNAs having Halloween fun today prior to the mid - term break

24/10/2025

The 3 Marketeers Present – Marketing made Simple, no jargon, just results, 3 experts, one toolkit to drive change in your business in 2026

SME business owners seeking marketing results in 2026 can’t afford to miss this dynamic, half-day workshop led by three industry leaders: Sandra Maybury (Founder, Maybury Marketing), Eimear McDonnell, and Brigeen O’Sullivan (Co-Founders, Match Marketing). These renowned experts are joining forces to deliver a highly engaging event filled with actionable strategies to help you navigate competitive markets, grow your customer base, and build lasting brands with your customers.
The event will be hosted in the Biery Gap Theatre, Macroom, Cork, on the 13th of November from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Why Attend?
• Gain direct, practical advice tailored for the SME sector
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• Build a roadmap for confident business growth in 2026
This engaging workshop promises real-world insights and proven frameworks—not theory or jargon—so that every attendee walks away ready to implement new approaches that deliver results.

Event Highlights
• Action-focused sessions led by experts in business growth, communications, and branding
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This event is an unmissable opportunity for SME leaders who want to rebuild, refocus, and accelerate growth with the guidance of Ireland’s top marketing minds.
Tickets are available now at The 3 Marketeers : Marketing Workshop | Maybury Marketing and Match Marketing

Pictured (from left) Eimear McDonnell, Match Marketing, Sandra Maybury, Maybury Marketing and Brigeen O' Sullivan, Match Marketing.