By Mary Foley The Community of Passage West and Surrounding Areas are very grateful to two prominent businesses in the town for the provision of a new Automated External Defibrillation [AED] also known as a Defibrillator or Defib. and a weatherproof temperature controlled case. A whole 16 years ago Passage West was one of the first towns to get a Public Access Defibrillator provided by none other than Annette Foley for Passage West Pharmacy. The key was accessible nearby a

Community resource developed with young people and adults continues to grow beyond Kinsale Kinsale Your Support Services (KYSS) will launch the third edition of its Mise My Life booklet on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, at Kinsale Community School, bringing together representatives from education, health services, community organisations and local support services to celebrate the continued development of this valuable resource. KYSS is delighted to welcome Dr Andy Phillips, R

Writes Leo McMahon There was praise for county council crews working in Carrigaline Municipal District to clear all roadside drains in streets and estates, from elected members of the MD at their recent meeting. Cllr Patrick Donovan (FF) paid tribute tostaff for literally digging out plants, mud and other materials blocking drains in Main and other streets in Carrigaline as this would benefit the town in the winter months. He reported a hidden and totally blocked drain near

Canon John O’Donovan has been honoured with a Community Spirit Award for his dedication, compassion and leadership as Chairperson of the Northside Community Enterprises (NCE). The organisation provides education, training, work placements and employment opportunities to people seeking to rebuild confidence, gain new skills and return to the workforce. Through Community Employment schemes, training programmes, childcare initiatives, sustainability projects, catering, administr

More than 20 local businesses came together at QCIS’s newly opened premises in Estuary Business Park, Carrigaline on 14 October for the first Carrigaline Business Connect coffee and networking morning. The initiative was started to bring business owners and professionals from Carrigaline and the surrounding areas together, helping them build relationships, share ideas and explore opportunities to support one another. The first gathering offered an informal setting for local b