All About Cork: Traffic and water issues raised with county council

A number of motions were placed for reply before Cork County Council officials at the September meeting of the local authority’s Carrigaline municipal district (MD) committee.

Among them was Fianna Fáil councillor Audrey Buckley’s motion requesting a new feasibility study for Crosshaven, with a focus on parking solution — an issue, she said, that was particularly significant for both residents and visitors.

As part of the plan, Ms Buckley asked that the council consider the implementation for summer 2026 of a one-way system from Point Road to Camden to improve traffic flow and ease congestion, until a permanent parking plan is implemented.

Replying to the motion, senior executive engineer, Maurice Murphy, said there is currently no budgetary provision in place for such a feasibility study.

However, he did say that the MD office would include it for consideration when the allocation of strategic budgetary funding is discussed and agreed with councillors.

A motion by Independent councillor Ben Dalton O’Sullivan sought safety improvements in the vicinity of Ballygarvan NS under the Safe Route to Schools initiative, describing the area “incredibly unsafe at times with speed”.

In his reply, senior executive engineer, Alan Cogan, said that the Safe Route to Schools scheme was not currently available for the school.

However, he did say that the location would be assessed for ‘flashing speed sign rotation’.

“Should it be possible to locate a sign here then a speed assessment can be undertaken to determine if there is a speeding issue. Should this be the case then this location can be included for low-cost safety measures next year, subject to available budgets,” said Mr Cogan.

Replying to a motion from Fianna Fáil’s Patrick O’Donovan, Mr Cogan said his request that the council seek funding to signalise the crossings at the Lidl roundabout, would be forwarded to the council’s Sustainable Travel Unit to determine its suitability for inclusion in the Carrigaline Transportation and Public Realm Enhancement Plan.

Responding to a motion by Fine Gael’s Una McCarthy, MD officer Denise Kidney said they would write to Uisce Éireann requesting an urgent review of the water pressure in the Kilmoney area of Carrigaline.

This is following concerns raised by the fire service regarding insufficient water pressure during a recent incident.

“Once a response is received, it will be shared with all elected members,” said Ms Kidney.

Replying to Fine Gael councillor Jack White’s call for traffic calming measures on the Crosshaven Carrigaline Road, between the entrance to the GAA and the Kerry factory, Mr Cogan said roadworks on new surfacing are substantially completed at the location.

“New markings have also been installed. There are no plans for additional traffic calming measures here,” he said.

In one of his motions, Sinn Féin councillor Eoin Fahy had called on Cork County Council to look at a full resurface project for Passage West town centre, describing the road quality in the middle of the town centre from Graham Roche Motors eastbound to J Barry’s Bar as being “not to an acceptable standard”.

Mr Cogan confirmed discussions were taking place between council officials and Uisce Éireann in relation to the issue.

“Members will be updated accordingly,” he said.

Band holds victory dinner

The Carrigaline Pipe Band has had a very busy couple of weeks taking part in the Culture Night parade and performance, competing in the National Solo Pipers and Drummers competition the following day and rounding off the weekend playing at Mass in Carrigaline on Sunday.

Last Sunday the band led the parade for the final of the Passage West GAA Street Leagues and for the Douglas GAA Street League finals.

The band will hold their Victory Dinner in Carrigaline Court Hotel tonight to celebrate their winning of the All-Ireland and World Championships.

Tickets for the event from Paddy O’Connell 087 968 5833, Chloe Shine and Aisling O’Regan.

Anti-Litter Challenge success

Crosshaven has been named as one of the category winners in Cork County Council’s 2025 Anti-Litter Challenge.

Aimed at addressing the scourge of litter across towns and villages, the competition is scored by a panel of judges based on the presence or absence of litter on roads and streets.

Crosshaven beat off stiff opposition to claim top spot in the Towns Category C section, ahead of Mitchelstown and Clonakilty. Millstreet came first in the Category A section, while Kanturk claimed top spot in the Towns Category B section.

Macroom won the most improved town award, while Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh and Knocknagree won the large and small villages awards respectively.

Mayor of Cork County Cllr Mary Linehan-Foley said the work undertaken by voluntary community groups to keep our towns and villages free from litter does not go unnoticed.

“The awards are our way of showing our appreciation to those who undertake countless hours of unpaid work.”

Road closure on Brightwater/ Drakes Point road for works

Cork County Council has advised the L-6420-0 Brightwater/ Drake’s Point road in Crosshaven will be closed to traffic from 8am on Tuesday, October 28, to 6pm on Thursday, October 30.

The closure is to facilitate waste water connection to a new development.

Traffic exiting the village wishing to access locations west of the closed road, should proceed along the R612 in a northerly direction and turn left onto the R612, head in an Easterly direction and then turn left into Drakes Point.

Traffic wishing to access locations west of closure when approaching from Carrigaline, should turn right onto the R612 at the Royal Cork Yacht Club and proceed in an Easterly direction, they should then turn left into Drakes Point. Local access will be maintained throughout the duration of the closure.

Lions join Lidl for raffle

Carrigaline & District Lions Club has joined forces with Lidl for their Cycle Classic Raffle, the draw for which will take place in-store at 1pm on Saturday.

The winner will walk away with a €500 Lidl voucher, with all proceeds from the raffle going towards the three charity beneficiaries of the recent Cycle Classic — Cork Arc Cancer Support House, Marymount Hospice, and Childhood Cancer Ireland.

Raffle tickets can be purchase in the Lidl store, priced at €2 for a single entry, €4 for five entries, and €10 for 10 tickets.

’80s/’90s disco at Tracton

The Tracton Arts and Community Centre will hold an ’80s and ’90s disco from 8pm on Saturday, October 18, to raise funds for the Tracton Music and Arts Festival.

Fancy dress is optional, with tickets priced at €10 available from www.tracton.org.

Creative computer course

A number of spaces are available in a free creative computer course at the Cork College of FET — Carrigaline Centre from 12pm to 2pm on Wednesday’s starting from October 15.

The course will offer participants an opportunity to get creative and learn how to design their own cards, posters, and calendars.

For more information about the course contact Anna on 086 823 8757.

‘Girls Night Out’ at RCYC

Tickets have gone on sale for the Pink Ladies Crosshaven ‘Girls Night Out’ at the Royal Cork Yacht Club on Friday, October 17.

All proceeds from the event will go to The Orchid Centre at Cork University Hospital, a rapid access cancer service that provides quick access to assessment of concerning symptoms related to the breast, lung, prostate, and colorectal areas.

The October 17 event will include a speaking drinks reception, three-course meal, raffle, spot prizes, and music with Ronan O’Driscoll.

Tickets, priced at €80 per head, are available at www.royalcork.com. Places are limited, so early purchase is advised.