Having spent almost thirty years playing hurling for Blackrock, Alan Brown has decided to call an end to his career. His exit from the playing fields of the County will be regretted by his many admirers inside the Rockies , throughout the county and the country. A formidable opponent and forward he never gave less than 100% effort in [...]

A big thank you for all of those who helped in an appeal for sponsorship in raising money for Choma Community Schools which was held last Friday night in Douglas Hall Soccer Club.
Primary School Teaching Student Noelle Hogan is going to Zambia for three weeks in January 2012 to work in the schools of Choma [...]

Cork Cycling Festival, 16-24th July
Pump up your wheels, oil your chains and tune your brakes as the country gets set for the 4th Cork Cycling Festival! This years jam-packed programme of bicycle-themed events takes place over nine days from 16th – 24th July. The festival aims to encourage as many Leesiders as possible back into [...]

Last Saturday afternoon’s Street League Finals was a great success. Sponsored by Douglas Credit Union the Douglas GAA Street Leagues Finals is among the most important days in the calendar for the local community and last Saturday’s festivities lived up to its reputation. Thankfully, the sun shone just as the parade commenced and remained for [...]

On Saturday evening 28 May 2011, Cllr Kieran McCarthy will give a historical walking tour in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation. It starts (at 6pm) and finishes at Cissie Young’s Pub, Bandon Road followed by finger food and ballad session. The cost is E.20 and all proceeds go to the Irish Heart Foundation, Contact [...]