Heels & Hay Bales 2026 Returns Bigger Than Ever at Hannah’s/Griffins Bar
One of the most popular live music weekends on the local calendar is set to return as Heels & Hay Bales 2026 prepares for its biggest edition yet, once again
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O’Keeffe Falls Just Short in Championship Battle, While Racing Card Lights Up Mallow
Doneraile’s Darragh O’Keeffe came within touching distance of Irish racing’s top prize after a fierce season-long title fight, finishing on 99 wins for the season after pushing champion Jack Kennedy
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Banteer Delivers Championship Occasion as Local Star Lifts Munster Title at Home
Banteer Community Sports Field proved itself as one of Munster’s leading venues over a superb weekend of action, hosting six inter-county U16 Ladies Football finals in championship style. With teams
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Castletownroche’s James Deane helps grant Make-A-Wish dream for Kyle at Mondello Park
Castletownroche’s Drifting Superstar James Deane helped deliver a Make-A -Wish experience dream day for young fan Kyle at Japfest at Mondello Park in Co. Kildare recently. The five-time Formula Drift
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Conor Shanahan Wins Drift Masters Italy Opener in All-Avondhu Final with James Deane
The 2026 Drift Masters season roared into life in Italy with an all-Avondhu showdown stealing the headlines, as Killavullen’s Conor Shanahan and Castletownroche’s James Deane went head-to-head in a dramatic
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Kanturk Bus Stops Upgraded Under Cork County Enhancement Programme
Commuters in Kanturk are set to benefit from improved public transport facilities following the completion of bus stop upgrades in the area. The works form part of a wider Bus
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Green Witches Doneraile Provide Free Essentials Through Kindness Shelf
A local wellbeing hub in Doneraile is extending a quiet but meaningful helping hand to the community through its “Kindness Shelf and Hygiene Bank,” offering essential items free of charge
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Cornelius O’Sullivan brings Pull Hard tour to Avondhu and Duhallow with autumn theatre dates
Killavullen comedian Cornelius Patrick O’Sullivan is bringing his hugely popular Pull Hard tour back to Avondhu and Duhallow later this year. Cornelius will take his latest tour on a championship
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Arc Cinema Mallow to host Mortal Kombat gaming tournament ahead of blockbuster sequel release
Arc Cinema Mallow is set to host a special Mortal Kombat Knockout Gaming Tournament on May 6th, bringing fans together for an evening of fun, nostalgia and chaotic bragging rights
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Kanturk Cycling Club Host Three-Day Stage Race this May Bank Holiday Weekend
Kanturk Cycling Club is set to take centre stage once again as it prepares to host its prestigious annual three-day cycling event, attracting youth and senior riders from across the