The Carrigdhoun Newspaper

10/08/2025

Everyone at The Carrigdhoun would like to wish the Cork camogie team in todays All-Ireland Final 🏑

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09/08/2025

The Carrigdhoun side were worthy winners on the day with some tenacious defending, control at midfield and lethal attacking play the hallmarks of this historic achievement.

By Caeliv DonnellySaturday was a red letter day for the Juvenile section of Carrigaline GAA, as the club captured the John Kerins Cup for the first time in the 20th running of the event. The Carrigdhoun side were worthy winners on the day with some tenacious defending, control at midfield and lethal...

08/08/2025

At its heart is the story of the old schoolhouse in Minane Bridge, a once-derelict building brought back to life through the determination and unity of local people.

07/08/2025

The Education (Leave for Personal Injuries) Bill 2025, developed in partnership with the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) and Fórsa, aims to offer greater financial protections to educators injured in the line of duty.

Legislation to extend paid assault leave for teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) has been drafted by Cork South Central Senator Laura Harmon, with key input from Carrigaline campaigner and special education teacher Sophie Cole.The Education (Leave for Personal Injuries) Bill 2025, developed...

06/08/2025

It is now believed Oakley is the youngest person to have ever climbed to the summit, beating the record set by a 6 year old in 2018.

On Sunday the 13th of July, Oakley, his brother Lochlan, parents Myles and Kimberly and their extended family climbed Ireland’s highest peak. Oakley and Lochan were born in Auckland, New Zealand. Their parents met in Carrigaline as childhood friends and found themselves living on the other side of...

05/08/2025

Safety measures during the course of work on the Active Travel foot and cycle bridge project near Lidl roundabout, Carrigaline were urged by Cllrs Jack White (FG) and Audrey Buckley (FF) at the monthly meeting of the county council’s Carrigaline Municipal District (MD).

Writes Leo McMahonSafety measures during the course of work on the Active Travel foot and cycle bridge project near Lidl roundabout, Carrigaline were urged by Cllrs Jack White (FG) and Audrey Buckley (FF) at the monthly meeting of the county council’s Carrigaline Municipal District (MD).Cllr White...

05/08/2025

The 21 year old is an active member of the Crosshaven RNLI crew, having joined the station over a year ago.

Crosshaven RNLI’s volunteer crewman, James (Griff) Kelleher has a big date at the upcoming Rose of Tralee Festival. He has been selected as an es**rt to a Rose of Tralee contestant. Griff has no idea which of the Rose contestants he will be partnered with, but is eagerly looking forward to his ‘...

04/08/2025

See this photo & more in the current issue of The Carrigdhoun - OUT NOW!

03/08/2025

See this photo & more in the current issue of The Carrigdhoun - OUT NOW!

Mary Hurley, Jenny Hurley, Geraldine Henderson and Mary Hurley from Kinsale pictured in Kinsale Library
Picture. John Allen

02/08/2025

See this photo & more in the current issue of The Carrigdhoun - OUT NOW!

Gaelic Mothers & Others members: Trudi O'Leary, Norma Webb & Claire O'Connell, at the Carrigaline LGFA 50K Winners Celebrations, 11th July 2025. Photo Siobhán Russell

01/08/2025

We have all the team pictures from the recent Crosshaven AFC Annual Charity 7-Aside in the current issue of The Carrigdhoun - OUT NOW!

The Drake Team, taking part in the Crosshaven AFC Annual Charity 7-Aside, In Aid of the Children's Leukaemia Association, 26th July 2025. Photo Siobhán Russell

01/08/2025

Plenty of exciting events happening in the area over the Bank Holiday weekend!

📌 Best of luck to all those involved in the Roberts Cove Vintage Festival which takes place on Sunday, always a great fun-filled family day out!
📌 Plenty of events taking place in Kinsale for the annual Kinsale Regatta Festival, the festival runs until August 7th.
📌 The Mark O'Riordan Memorial Cup returns to the Stable Bar on Monday, a great day for a great cause 🎯

Have we missed any? Let us know in the comments below⏬