(JJ Hurley) A car accident at Bowen’s Cross, Ballygarvan, today raises the issue of several dangerous junctions that motorists are left to navigate on a regular basis. While Cork County Council has made progress in relation to pedestrian safety in many of the South County villages, many motorists might not feel the same sense of urgency has been applied to several hazardous road junctions. Bowen’s Cross continues to be a problematic issue, particularly for any traffic attempt

Cork County Council’s Europe Direct Centre in Carrigaline is inviting entries for the Europe Direct Soapbox Public Speaking Competition 2026, offering participants the opportunity to showcase their public speaking skills and engage in debate on a contemporary European issue. The Europe Direct Carrigaline Soapbox, which serves as the regional final for Cork and Kerry, will take place on Monday, 12th October 2026 in Carrigaline Library.This year's debate topic is: “Culture is a

Ballygarvan's camogie star Izzy O'Regan has been nominated for the 2026 PwC Camogie All-Stars Awards. O'Regan played a prominent role for Cork in the All-Ireland final last month which saw the Rebels beat Galway in Croke Park. Izzy O'Regan pictured before one of Ballygarvan's camogie clashes. Pic: Delores Kidney She is one of 14 Cork players nominated for the awards out of a possible 36. Izzy returned to the panel earlier this year following an ACL injury. Speaking at the ann

(JJ Hurley) The recent revelation that Ballymartle GAA held an EGM to approve a decision to see the club break away from a 50-year-old tradition of lining out with Sliabh Rua has sent shockwaves across the Carrigdhoun division. The decision was taken at the club’s headquarters on Sunday, September 14, at 10am, with some sources claiming that more than 70 members of the Riverstick club were in attendance, while others have suggested the number present was lower. Despite the be

The ninth annual Words by Water Kinsale Literary Festival returns from October 1–4, 2026, bringing a diverse programme of acclaimed Irish and international writers, journalists, poets and performers to Kinsale. A not-for-profit festival, Words by Water is committed to promoting the best in Irish and international writing and making literature accessible to the local and wider community. The festival also supports new writing, engages with unpublished authors and encourages re