Place: Kinsale

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Letters to the Editor: Scrap Cork BusConnects and build light rail on disused train lines
Letters to the Editor: Scrap Cork BusConnects and build light rail on disused train lines
A reader responds to 'Irish Examiner' articles about public transport to propose building more light rail on existing and former rail networks

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

How to prepare for entertaining guests this Easter weekend
How to prepare for entertaining guests this Easter weekend
Easy ways to get organised ahead of welcoming friends and family for long weekend so you won't feel under pressure 

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

CC ROAD ACCIDENT
Man, 50s, dies in single-vehicle collision near Kinsale
The crash happened shortly before 7pm on Wednesday evening on the R607 at Farranamoy

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

RNLI 200th anniversary
RNLI: 200 years at the heart of maritime life in Ireland and Britain 
Bicentenary of world's greatest lifeboat service to be marked by podcasts and local events

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: Government must tread very carefully with short term letting legislation
Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: Government must tread very carefully with short term letting legislation
Government is trying to increase the supply of long-term rental properties to ease the housing crisis, and this is something nobody can argue with

Sun, 04 Feb, 2024

Plans to convert former Cork hotel and golf resort delayed
Plans to convert former Cork hotel and golf resort delayed
Elsewhere, planning has been granted for a housing development in Kinsale, which involves the demolition of a former school

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Wish List: Meet Munster makers adding wow factor to our homes
Wish List: Meet Munster makers adding wow factor to our homes
Showcase 2024 returns to the RDS, Dublin, from Sunday, January 21, to Tuesday, January 23. We talk to nine exhibitors

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

Facelift needed for Cork's 'tired looking' premier tourist town
Facelift needed for Cork's 'tired looking' premier tourist town
Cork County Council officials have heard pleas from local public representatives who expressed concern that Kinsale, the southern gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way, is losing tourism and investment

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

You can teach an old house new tricks: the 16th century cottage with an A1 energy rating
You can teach an old house new tricks: the 16th century cottage with an A1 energy rating
Welcome to Ireland’s oldest energy efficient home — a 16th century former friar’s cottage once associated with a Carmelite abbey and which has been lovingly restored and upgraded over the last two decades to achieve a remarkable A1 energy rating.

Sat, 30 Dec, 2023

Minister says gardaí will take 'whatever steps are necessary' to protect library staff
Minister says gardaí will take 'whatever steps are necessary' to protect library staff
Speaking after opening Kinsale's new library, Heather Humphreys said library staff 'deserve to be able to go to their work and know that they’re not going to be intimidated' 

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Colorful flower pot suspended in the air with small chains
Garden Digest: Winter demos for living spaces outside and in
Check out all the latest garden club and society events  

Sat, 18 Nov, 2023

One overall agency should be in charge of waterways, says Cork County Council boss
One overall agency should be in charge of waterways, says Cork County Council boss
The council heard how the flooding of properties in Mitchelstown ironically saw many of them left without water for a number of days

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Kinsale festival to put focus on big picture
Kinsale festival to put focus on big picture
The work of press photographers will be featured at the Big Picture Festival this weekend

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

New bus service connecting Kinsale and Cork to start next week
New bus service connecting Kinsale and Cork to start next week
The new service will see stops at Belgooly, Riverstick, Five Mile Bridge, Cork University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital and Patrick's Quay in Cork City

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

Irish sailor in contention as endurance yacht race stops over in Kinsale
Irish sailor in contention as endurance yacht race stops over in Kinsale
Tom Dolan from Meath said conditions during the 642-mile first leg were 'very harsh'

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

New York firefighters gather in Kinsale to remember fallen comrades
New York firefighters gather in Kinsale to remember fallen comrades
The garden, where 343 trees were planted, one for every firefighter killed in 9/11, was created by Irish nurse Kathleen Murphy who lived in New York City.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2023

Diamond and sapphire ring from private Kinsale collection 
Diamond and sapphire ring from private Kinsale collection 
Hegarty's online auction also features a 19th-century walnut cabinet among more than 250 lots of furniture and collectibles

Sat, 19 Aug, 2023

Locals object to plans for luxury holiday apartments near Kinsale's Old Head golf course
Locals object to plans for luxury holiday apartments near Kinsale's Old Head golf course
Residents claim development near Old Head of Kinsale golf course would impact quality of life and block seas views

Mon, 14 Aug, 2023

Tourism campaign will see Ronan O'Gara promote Cork in France during Rugby World Cup
Tourism campaign will see Ronan O'Gara promote Cork in France during Rugby World Cup
The partnership involves a video ad campaign which showcases some of Cork's most iconic attractions

Fri, 11 Aug, 2023

Panorama to rival the Bahamas at Kinsale's €2.8m Over Yonder
Panorama to rival the Bahamas at Kinsale's €2.8m Over Yonder
Above Kinsale's High Road, this superbly-located, expertly-designed home replaced a dilapidated 1970's bungalow 

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023

Campaigners take to the streets in show of support for beloved Piper's Funfair
Campaigners take to the streets in show of support for beloved Piper's Funfair
Members of the group called for a €30,000 bond required by the local authority to be scrapped to ensure the funfair can return to Kinsale next year

Sat, 22 Jul, 2023

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations
Irish Examiner View: Broadcasters on both sides of Irish Sea in eye of the storm
Sabotaging the BBC would be bad news for both independent journalism and a fully-functioning democracy across the water

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

59-acre farm with potential near Kinsale under offer
59-acre farm with potential near Kinsale under offer
A 59-acre farm near the village of Ballinhassig, County Cork, is new to the market with land specialists CCM Auctioneers.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2023

Wish List: Super stoneware and cool copper coffee scoops
Wish List: Super stoneware and cool copper coffee scoops
And we long for a chaise longue, reusable food wraps, magic murals, multicoloured throws and bedroom buys

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

Piper's funfair 'unlikely to return to Kinsale this year'
Piper's funfair 'unlikely to return to Kinsale this year'
The traditional merries may not reopen in the Cork town due to the €30,000 bond demanded by Cork County Council

Sat, 27 May, 2023

Man with previous attempted murder conviction assaulted and taunted his ex's boyfriend 
Man with previous attempted murder conviction assaulted and taunted his ex's boyfriend 
Assailant returned to his victim's workplace and taunted him, and later also damaged the boat the injured man was living on

Sun, 21 May, 2023

Call for timeline for reopening of historic Cork castle closed due to safety concerns
Call for timeline for reopening of historic Cork castle closed due to safety concerns
OPW confirmed there were 'no immediate plans' to reopen Desmond Castle in Kinsale, which closed to the public 2018

Fri, 12 May, 2023

An Bord Pleanala appointments
Locals appeal permission for more than 70 homes on Kinsale GAA land
One objector claimed that developers “appear to be building homes for immediate profit without any regard for the impact on other residents locally and within the town of Kinsale”.

Thu, 11 May, 2023

Dog-owning judge offers to step back from case involving delivery man who kicked dog
Dog-owning judge offers to step back from case involving delivery man who kicked dog
The court heard the defendant was very apologetic, had contacted the dog owner and had offered to pay for any veterinary visits and to make a charitable donation

Fri, 05 May, 2023

Watch: World War II veteran, 98, fulfils dream in Kinsale pub
Watch: World War II veteran, 98, fulfils dream in Kinsale pub
Retired colonel Don Graves, who stormed the beaches of Iwo Jima, pulled and then downed a pint, and sang Danny Boy in the White House in Kinsale, Co Cork

Wed, 03 May, 2023

A view of the match balls ahead of the game 24/2/2018
Large garda presence as Kinsale 7s returns without a hitch
The 2019 edition of the event had been termed a 'snow fest' by a judge after large numbers of cocaine seizures and public order incidents 

Sun, 30 Apr, 2023

Spectacular Display Of Pink Hollyhocks
Garden Digest: Events to help you enjoy your green spaces
Check out all the garden visits, tours, talks, events, campaigns and online resources

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards
Michelle Heaton and family visit Cork restaurant where she and husband had first date 
Heaton and her Irish husband chose a well-known Cork restaurant for their first date — and 15 years later they have returned with their two children

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

€15k an acre a reasonable expectation for 38-acre Kinsale farm
€15k an acre a reasonable expectation for 38-acre Kinsale farm
With a much sought-after location close to the chic coastal town of Kinsale, a 38-acre farm new to the market with Clonakilty-based auctioneers Hodnett-Forde Property Services offers some fine-quality acres that will be a good test for the local ...

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

'You can only take so much': Piper's funfair 'may never return to Kinsale' 
'You can only take so much': Piper's funfair 'may never return to Kinsale' 
Owner Brendan Piper was told by Cork County Council he would have to pay a €60,000 bond to set up the funfair in the town's car park

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

Kinsale locals 'dreading' summer tourist season due to 'chaotic' traffic
Kinsale locals 'dreading' summer tourist season due to 'chaotic' traffic
Success of Wild Atlantic Way route has left town swamped with traffic, councillors told

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023

Siro to roll out broadband network to six more Cork towns 
Siro to roll out broadband network to six more Cork towns 
Siro is a wholesale operator, which means that companies such as Sky, Vodafone, and Digiweb resell their services to users once the network is up and running.

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Overnight road closure near Kinsale after two vehicle collision
Overnight road closure near Kinsale after two vehicle collision
Local diversions are in place following a road traffic accident which occurred in the Riverstick area of Cork earlier today. The R6000 will remain closed overnight following the two-vehicle crash which occurred just outside Kinsale at around 5:30pm.

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

Abandoned trawler in Kinsale shows 'State's effort to remove shipwrecks has been left to rot'
Abandoned trawler in Kinsale shows 'State's effort to remove shipwrecks has been left to rot'
Senator Tim Lombard cited the case of the MFV Cismair abandoned in Kinsale for 13 years, and the MV Alta which was washed ashore near Ballycotton in February 2020

Thu, 02 Mar, 2023

Kinsale school makes history at robotics competition
Kinsale school makes history at robotics competition
Kinsale Community School has won the National VEX Robotics Competition for the fifth time

Thu, 23 Feb, 2023

Judge makes order to erect anti-drug signs at Kinsale Sevens rugby tournament
Judge makes order to erect anti-drug signs at Kinsale Sevens rugby tournament
Judge McNulty said it was hoped they would deter young people from irresponsible drug use, “which I have previously observed, makes millionaires out of thugs”.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

Parents call for fleet safety audit after Cork school bus driver injured
Parents call for fleet safety audit after Cork school bus driver injured
Bus carrying students broke down near Kinsale and it is believed driver received scald-type injuries while investigating overheating engine

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

Housing stock
Cork to get nearly 3,200 new social and affordable homes
More than €578m earmarked for a three-year capital building programme to deliver 3,198 new homes across the county

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022

Kinsale multimedia art installation highlights the migrant experience
Kinsale multimedia art installation highlights the migrant experience
The whole project is part of an initiative to develop a new Immersive Art and Installation creative educational strand at Cork FET

Sun, 25 Dec, 2022

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