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19/03/2026

Sincere condolences to family and friends R.I.P🙏Ger❤️

Keane (Mitchelstown)

On March 18th, 2026, peacefully, in the loving care of his family and at Mallow General Hospital, Gerard Keane, ‘Highfield House’, Knockagarry, Mitchelstown.

Predeceased by his parents Alice and Mikey Keane and his sister Kathleen Mallon.

Loving husband and best friend of Joan (nee Coonan).

Sadly missed by his loving son Seán, daughters Imelda, Debbie, Alison and Geraldine, their mother Eileen, his step children Melinda and Patrick, Seán’s partner Amy, son-in-law Tony, brother Mike Fan, sister Bridie (O’Dywer), father-in-law Michael Coonan, Auntie Sheila (Martin), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Dylan, Elise & Rocco, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

May Gerard Rest in Peace.

Reposing at The Chapel of Rest, Baldwin Street, Mitchelstown, P67 DX81 on Friday (20th March) evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Reception into the Church of Mary Conceived Without Sin, Mitchelstown for Requiem Mass on Saturday (21st March) at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Brigown New Cemetery.

Gerard's Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/mitchelstown

18/03/2026

✨ Cook & Style – A Night Not to Miss! ✨

Join us for a fantastic evening of food, fashion, and fun at the CBS Primary Mitchelstown Parents’ Council Cook & Style Event 🎉

👩‍🍳 Live Cooking Demo with the amazing Sinéad Delahunty (Delalicious – for the love of real food)
👗 Colour & Style Analysis with Annie – The Style Nanny
🍷 Expert Wine Pairing with Colm of Carry Out
🎤 Hosted by MC Willie Bun, followed by music & entertainment

📍 Firgrove Hotel
📅 Friday, 27th March
⏰ Cheese & Wine Reception from 6:45pm | Event starts 7:15pm

🎟️ Tickets: €30
Available from the school office, SPAR Mitchelstown, or online at www.gr8events.ie

All proceeds go towards the CBS Primary Mitchelstown School Development Fundraiser 🙌

Grab your friends and make a night of it — great food, style tips, and a brilliant atmosphere guaranteed! 💃🕺

17/03/2026

Super stuff Dara. Well done 👏

This weekend the Kilkenny Open took place. Two club members, Dara McNamara and Eva Horgan travelled to compete

Both represented the club fantastically and we are very proud of them

Dara McNamara made history winning his first ever Open at only 20 years old 🏆

We are delighted for him, first of many!

17/03/2026

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day everyone. ☘️☘️☘️☘️

15/03/2026

🏃‍♂️ Run Against Cancer 2026 – Ballylanders, Co. Limerick 🎗️

A great community event supporting a very important cause is coming up this May.

The Run Against Cancer takes place in Ballylanders, Co. Limerick on 24th May 2026 at 10:30am, raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

Participants can choose from:
🏃 5K or 10K distances
⏱ Official chip timing
🏅 Finisher medals for all participants
🏆 Bespoke trophies for male & female winners in both races

The event is happening one week before the Cork Marathon, making it a perfect timed run for anyone preparing for the marathon or simply looking for a personal challenge while supporting a great cause.

💶 Entry: €10

Find full details and register here:
https://run-against-cancer.com/

Please consider sharing to help support this important cause
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15/03/2026

🌿 Teen Wellness Retreat – Midterm in Mitchelstown 🌿

Looking for something positive and fun for teens this midterm?

Niamh from Second Nature Wellness in Mitchelstown is hosting a Teen Wellness Retreat at the Firgrove Hotel — a day focused on connection, confidence, and wellbeing.

The day includes:
✨ Skincare & makeup session
🧘 Yoga
🎶 Soundbath meditation
🎯 Positive goals workshop
🥗 Light bites and a gift for each attendee

It’s a great opportunity for teens to switch off from screens and spend a day focused on movement, mindfulness, and positivity in a supportive environment.

Follow on Instagram for more details.

15/03/2026

Fantastic Barnahown
Well done Ciara

15/03/2026

Wouldn’t this be fantastic for Mitchelstown.
Mitchelstown community council

Could your community be the next home of a pump track?

Ballyhoura Development, supported by the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Fund, is commencing a process to identify communities across the Ballyhoura area interested in participating in a scoping and assessment initiative for the potential development of pump tracks.

This project is being led in partnership with Outscape, who are the appointed consultants working with Ballyhoura Development to guide this process.

This meeting is the first step in inviting expressions of interest from communities wishing to consider developing a pump track.

Join our online information session to learn:
✔ What’s involved
✔ What makes a suitable site
✔ The benefits for your area
✔ How local groups can lead and support a project
✔Safety and insurance considerations
✔An overview of the Expression of Interest process

📅 26 March 2026
⏰ 7pm
💻 Online session (registration is required)

Find out more & register: https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/ballyhoura-pump-tracks-online-information-session

10/03/2026

09/03/2026

Sincere condolences to family and friends. R.I.P 🙏Catherine❤️

The death has occurred of Catherine Mullins née Brennan, of Glenatlucky, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork and formerly of Ballyhemon, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 7th March surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness which she fought bravely, in the tender care of the exceptional staff of St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.

Predeceased by her parents Margaret and Edward Brennan and her infant son, Shane.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, Pat, children, Sabina and Pádraic, grandson, Rían, son- in- law, Tom Henchy, daughter-in-law, Eleanor Power, Sisters, Mary Maher, Olive Doheny and Gretta Power, brothers, Paddy, Martin, Noel, Leo, and Canice, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and the extended Brennan and Mullins families, her friends, neighbours and colleagues in both Moorpark and St Vincent de Paul, Mitchelstown.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.


Reposing at The Chapel of Rest, Baldwin Street, Mitchelstown, P67 DX81 on Wednesday 11th March from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral Mass will take place in The Church of Our Lady Conceived Without Sin, Mitchelstown, P67 FT73 on Thursday 12th March at 12pm. Followed by burial in the church yard cemetery.
For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed live via we**am https://www.churchservices.tv/mitchelstown.
Family flowers only please, donations to St Vincent de Paul, Mitchelstown.

09/03/2026

It’s only the beginning

08/03/2026