All About Cork: Eco toilets among motions at Carrigaline MD meeting

A number of issues will be up for discussion through motions placed before next Monday's meeting of Cork County Council Carrigline Municpial District (MD) committee meeting at 3pm in County Hall. 

One of the first orders of business will be the nomination of members to the Cork County Local Community Safety Partnership, followed by an update on the progression of road related projects across the district. 

Motions up for discussion will include councillor Audrey Buckley's (FF) call for the committee to look at the possibility of introducing 'eco-friendly' toilets in key public locations across the Carrigaline MD. Her motion asks if eco or waterless toilet units would be more sustainable and cost-effective than the current system of hiring and maintaining portals during the summer season. 

A motion by councillor Patrick Donovan (FF) asks that the committee consider putting traffic calming measures in place vicinity of Ringaskiddy NS, while a separate motion is seeking information on the air quality monitors in the Carrigaline MD, and if councillors could get a breakdown of how often the air quality is measured and a breakdown results compiled over the pas tfive years. 

Support for Pipe Band

Public support and appreciation for the Carrigaline Pipe Band manifested itself last Saturday, when the band held their annual fundraising collection in the SuperValu shopping mall.

The band wishes to thank all those who contributed so generously to their fundraising activity.

The band said it appreciates its sponsorship from David Collins of SuperValu, and would also like to thank all other businesses for their financial contributions during the year.

This is a busy weekend for the Carrigaline Pipe Band, because they have a full day of practice on Saturday, followed by them playing at 11.15am Mass on Sunday.

For band-related enquiries, contact Paddy O’Connell at 087 9685833.

Upcoming Men’s Shed events

The Carrigaline Men’s Shed annual table quiz has been refixed for Saturday, January 17, in the Carrigaline GAA Pavilion at 7.30pm. A table of four casts €40.

Other fundraising events include bag packing in Dunnes Stores on December 19, 20, and 21. Their annual variety concert will take place in the Carrigaline Court Hotel on Sunday March, 22, 2026.

The Shed plan to have a stall at a few local Christmas markets, with a range of products for sale. Kindling is for sale at the Shed at present.

The Shed at last week’s meeting also decided on a plan to build floats for participation in the Carrigaline St Patrick’s Day parade.

Four delegates from the Shed will attend the annual Men’s Shed Congress in Dun Laoghaire this Wednesday. Meanwhile weekly activities and classes continue, including the Men’s Shed choir which started their Christmas Carols practice on Tuesday.

Enquiries to Roger Morrissey at 087 2203547.

Tidy Towns volunteers enjoy talk on trees in Waterpark

Carrigaline Tidy Towns volunteer team enjoyed a talk on Saturday morning by Peter Haferkamp and ISA-certified arborist on the results of his recent survey of the trees at Waterpark.

Peter pointed out and named the approximate age of the various trees around the pond and woodlands, he also gave measurements, general observations, concerns, and recommendations.

The trees surveyed were between 60 and 200 years old.2q

Twinning visit to Brittany

The Carrigaline Twinning committee is organising a visit to Guidel in Brittany in June to celebrate the 30th year of twinning between the two towns.

Great friendships have been made between the two communities since the twinning charter was signed in 1986.

All involved in the twinning have happy memories of visits between the two communities on alternative years.

Contact Jim Kelly on 086-2321064 for details.

Maritime and Folk Festival

The Carrigaline International Maritime and Folk Festival 2026 has been announced for June 26-28. 

Internationally renowned traditional folk singers and sea shanty singers have been booked for the three-day event with three performances daily in the Carrigaline Court Hotel, Corner House, Gaelic Bar, Mabel Lane, and the Stables.

Garden and Flower Club

The Owenabue Garden and Flower Club, Carrigaline, will host their gala night with a floral demonstration, ‘Christmas Cheer’, by Mary McKee, Aoifa, in St Mary’s National School, Waterpark, on Monday, November 24, at 8pm.

All are welcome and the €10 entrance fee goes to the Aoifa charity, Breast Cancer Ireland.

There will be a raffle, sales table with plants and home produce, and Christmas supper.

Musical Society Gala Concert

The stage is set, the cast is ready, and the excitement is sky-high for the Carrigaline Musical Society Gala Concert this Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15, in the Ringaskiddy Community Hall.

Tickets just €15 available now on gr8events or from Martin Walsh Allcare Pharmacy, Carrigaline.

Active Retirement celebration

Carrigaline Active Retirement Association celebrated its 20th anniversary in style with an afternoon tea party in the Carrigaline Court Hotel last week.

The 60-strong gathering was welcomed by chairperson Adrienne Burnette. Guests included two founding members Barry Cogan and Maura Jones and two very important ladies 101-year-old Ruth Britton and 100-year-old Joyce Looney. The special birthday cake sponsored by David Collins of SuperValu was cut by the centenarians and was an extra treat with tea and coffee at the end of the event.

The afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed by all as they sang and danced the hours away. Well done to Adrienne Burnette, Noreen Lawlor, and Noreen O’Reilly for organising this celebration.