“Disastrous change of course” sank Tit Bonhomme
Caitlin Ui hAodha, at the inquest. Pic: Michael MacSweeney/Provision
Bandon preparing for Rebel Week 2013
Bandon Rebel Week Launch Night at Chapel Steps restaurant Bandon. Pic: Phillip Cullinane
Kinsale point to point festival under starters orders
Amy and Olivia Morgan at the launch of the festival. Pic: Diane Cusack
“We feared the worst” – Norwegian couple rescued from stricken yacht
Lt Cmdr Erica Downing with Gretta and Erik Ostberg. Pic: Niall Duffy
West Cork News
“Disastrous change of course” sank Tit Bonhomme
by West Cork Times Reporter A DISASTROUS change of course was made just six minutes before a trawler steamed directly into a rocky island with five fishermen dying in raging seas as the … [More]
Desperate calls for help from the Tit Bonhomme
by West Cork Times reporter KEVIN Kershaw made two desperate 999 calls from his mobile home in the minutes after the 'Tit Bonhomme' trawler struck rocks at the entrance to Glandore Bay in … [More]
“We feared the worst” – Norwegian couple rescued from stricken yacht
by Brian Moore AFTER a dramatic rescue off the West Cork coast an elderly couple have told the West Cork Times how they feared the worst while they watched in horror as storm-force winds … [More]
Local News
Bandon preparing for Rebel Week 2013
BANDON Rebel Week 2013 will take place from October 14th-20th and will be a week-long celebration of “all things Bandon and Cork" with a specific focus on bringing international … [Read More...]
Kinsale point to point festival under starters orders
THE June Bank Holiday is the time for hats, horses and handsome men and all three can be found in abundance at the famous Kinsale Point to Point. The course at Farrangalway is a firm … [Read More...]
Make Your Mark on Cancer this July
ON Sunday, July 14th a fundraising Make Your Mark on Cancer walk takes place between the Viaduct on the Bandon road, Cork and Bandon. The walk gets underway at 10am and buses kindly … [Read More...]
Latest blogs
Dealing with stress – remember to smile!
YOU may have read my article on the effects of Stress on the body some time ago. Just to remind you … [Read More...]
Sustainable Connection – Cork EUSEW Seminar showcases natural materials Life Cycle and Best Practices
WE all want to combat climate change by promoting energy efficiency. But just how energy efficient … [Read More...]
Picture perfect – Letting go to watercolour painting
by Jenni White IT is wonderful to have the opportunity to live in a place you love, … [Read More...]
West Cork Sport
The Winning Post – bureaucracy at its worst
by Stable Lad Well, we witnessed bureaucracy in the racing world at its very worst over last weekend, with the very late obstacle to the anticipated return to the saddle of the … [Read More...]
MICC Dunmanway capture camogie title
MARIA Immaculata Community College Dunmanway defeated Gael Cholaiste Mhuire in the U16 ½ B county final. The match was played in Cloughduv and resulted in the MICC girls taking home the Katie Crowley … [Read More...]
Neill Clarke on Rugby – Will these Lions roar?
by Neill Clarke IN a sporting sense just the title brings a sense of drama, expectation and excitement and it rarely disappoints. I have been a Lions supporter since I could … [Read More...]
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Business News
Are you or do you want to be your own boss?
Self-employment for many in Ireland was an option but increasingly over the past 5 years, it has become a necessity. Is a recession the best time to start out in business? The short answer is no. … [Read More...]
Local company Folláin goes from strength to strength
Folláin Traditional Irish Preserves started life in the kitchen of Peadar and Máirín O’Lionáird twenty nine years ago in Cúil Aodha, near Macroom in West Cork. Married the year … [Read More...]
Environment
Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme 2013
The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme – The Free Insulation Scheme for low income households - are currently accepting applications for 2013. The scheme is for attic and cavity wall insulation, and … [Read More...]
RAWR launch dog fouling project for Bantry Town
THE West Cork based Rural Animal Welfare Resources group (RAWR) helped launch a new dog fouling initiative in Bantry recently. In attendance at the launch were county mayor Cllr Barbara … [Read More...]
