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Community Website to promote Coachford and to let those who are away from home know what is happening in the beautiful village of Coachford.

latest News from the Village

Posted on May 6, 2016 by coachfordnews

May 5th 2016 Aghabullogue gear up for Championship Aghabullogue Intermediate Footballers will play Millstreet in the first round of the Intermediate Championship on Friday night at 8pm in Macroom. The lads have prepared well for this game and are looking … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Weekend

Posted on March 17, 2016 by coachfordnews

Looking ahead to what promises to be one of the busiest weekends of the year for the area. First up today is the Vintage day in Dripsey and the parade in Macroom. A lot of locals are involved in both … Continue reading →

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News from the Village 10.03.16

Posted on March 11, 2016 by coachfordnews

Daffodil Day O’Riordan’s Bar Coachford is hosting a coffee morning on Daffodil Day next Friday March 11th. It takes place from 11am to 2pm. Get along and enjoy the fabulous new coffee at O’Riordan’s and support a most worthy cause. … Continue reading →

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National Schools Race Night

Posted on March 8, 2016 by coachfordnews

Race Night a huge success. Over 160 punters attended the Parish National Schools Race Night held in Coachford last Saturday night. The race goers  enjoyed 12 races  and betting was brisk for all of them. There was a  tremendous atmosphere … Continue reading →

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News from the Village 03.03.2016

Posted on March 3, 2016 by coachfordnews

      A night on the Turf  Hundreds of fans of the Sport of Kings are expected to turn up at the monster Race Night in the GAA hall, Coachford  on this Saturday (March 5th). The event is being … Continue reading →

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News from the Village 25.02.16

Posted on February 24, 2016 by coachfordnews

The President’s Men Congratulations to Marc Dineen and Jack Riordan from Coachford who were recipients of Scouting Ireland’s Chief Scout Award and a Bronze Gaisce President’s Award last weekend at a ceremony in Trinity College Dublin. The two teenagers are … Continue reading →

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Community Council Letter to Voters re Election 2016

Posted on February 7, 2016 by coachfordnews

Following a special meeting of the Aghabullogue, Coachford Rylane Community Council last week it was agreed to draft this letter to you to make our community aware of unresolved and pressing issues which have been raised to our local politicians … Continue reading →

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Questions from All Ireland Scór Tráth na gCeist

Posted on February 7, 2016 by coachfordnews

Below are the questions from last weekend’s All Ireland Scór Ná nÓg  Tráth na gCeist fnal. The Aghabullogue team, representing Cork scored 76 out of 80. The winning team, Kerry scored 78. How many can you answer? ROUND 1 GAELIC & … Continue reading →

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Answers Round 10

Posted on February 7, 2016 by coachfordnews

ROUND 10 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE   In the books about Harry Potter, what is the first name of Harry’s father? James   What colour is the cross on the flag of Greece? White   What car manufacturer has the slogan ‘the … Continue reading →

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Answers Round 9

Posted on February 7, 2016 by coachfordnews

ROUND 9 IRISH CULTURE   Which of the following four writers didn’t win a Nobel Prize? James Joyce/Samuel Beckett/George Bernard Shaw/W.B. Yeats.     James Joyce   Who was known Mary of the Gael?             St Brigid   What song written by … Continue reading →

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