All About Cork: Coffee dock honours caretaker Nigel

A student-run coffee dock, named in honour of a much loved former caretaker at Carrigaline Community School has been opened on its campus.

‘Nigel’s’ coffee dock enshrines the memory of the late Nigel Herlihy, a hugely popular and sorely missed character, who was a familiar and welcoming face to both students and teachers for many years.

A spokesperson said the initiative is “particularly special” to the school, as it is run by some of the transition year students alongside their peers from the autism classes.

“The coffee dock provides both refreshments and valuable work experience for some of our students.

“This collaborative effort fosters inclusivity within our school, while providing an invaluable opportunity for real-world skill development for all students,” they said.

“We are indebted to the team at Three Fools Coffee for their partnership with us on this venture,” they added.

The spokesperson said the school has been very fortunate in that they have received some generous donations from businesses and individuals in the local community, allowing the coffee dock to get up and running.

“Without this support the project would not have happened. In particular, our thanks go to Thermo Fisher, Pfizers, Rebel Ice cream, Munters, and the very many other local businesses for their generous support,” they added.

The spokesperson also thanked other sponsors including: Kearney’s Coaches, Tyrone Productions, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Profix Maintenance, Munster Business Equipment, Choc Services, Charles McCarthy Plumbing, Cahill’s School Wear, Copymoore Ltd, Miko Metals, Lettertec, Carrigaline Computer Services, KWP Print, and Ted Kelleher First Aid.

They also thanked students, staff, and parents/guardians for their support in helping to bring the project to fruition.

Information session to detail supports for vacant properties

Cork County Council will host an information session detailing the supports available to owners of vacant, under-utilised and derelict properties at the library in Carrigaline from 2pm - 4pm on Thursday, May 15.

It is one in a series of sessions being held at libraries across the across the county over the course of May.

Staff from the council’s Town Regeneration Office (TRO) will be on hand to provide property owners with information about how to avail of grants and other supports to assist in bringing their properties back into use, and to answer queries property owners may have.

The Town Regeneration Office and Vacant Homes Office of Cork County Council, work collaboratively across the county to identify vacant properties, engage with owners and implement the Derelict Sites Act where possible.

Chief executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell, said the authority is continuing its work to support the regeneration of Cork towns and villages.

“The library drop-in days have a part to play in this regeneration and have provided many property owners with advice and direction that will guide them as they take steps to bring properties back into use.”

For more information visit www.corkcoco.ie.

Playground group call for help

The Carrigaline Playground community group has put a call out to local carpenters and handy men or women for help in bringing their latest initiative to frution.

In a post on their Facebook page, the group asked: “Would anyone in our community be able to help us out with a little project?”

“We are looking for someone to build us a wooden book box to store books. Anyone who is handy with wood and would like to help out with a community project please send us a message,” read the post.

“We are happy to undertake the painting of the box if someone would be able to build it,” they added.

Crosshaven Village Street Fest

Billed as a ‘Celebration of Community’, the popular Crosshaven Village Street Fest will make a welcome return to the village from 1pm-3pm on Sunday, May 25.

In post on Facebook organisers said: “This is where fun meets feast, and community becomes family, and we invite you to come together with us, share food, enjoy conversation and camaraderie in the beautiful Crosshaven Community Garden.”

They issued an open invitation to come along and enjoy the day.

“The menu is pot luck, and all you have to do is bring along a dish to share with your friends and neighbours. Games, face paints, musical instruments, and any other activities you can think of are also welcome at our community party!

“Let’s come together to make the Crosshaven Village Street Feast another unforgettable day of community, sharing, and happiness. See you there!”