New state-of-the-art lifeboat station officially opens in Castletownbere
Tom MacSweeney performs the official opening.
Coast to Coast for Cancer Challenge
The group plan to cover the route in just 24 hours. Pic: Ger McCarthy
Coveney hails “major breakthrough” in EU fisheries policy negotiations
The news has been welcomed by fisherman's groups.
West Cork News
New state-of-the-art lifeboat station officially opens in Castletownbere
CASTLETOWNBERE'S new state-of-the-art lifeboat station has been officially opened by well-known marine journalist Tom MacSweeney. The new €950,000 station includes a new two-storey … [More]
Vintage cars take to the road
THE West Cork Vintage Club annual run takes place this Sunday (May 19th) starting at the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery and heading to Baltimore via the scenic route through Glandore and Union … [More]
West Cork golf cubs supporting “‘Drive for Dads”
IF you’re looking for a gift that keeps on giving this Father’s Day, why not treat your dad to green fees at one of the many golf courses and clubs throughout West Cork and the country … [More]
Local News
Coast to Coast for Cancer Challenge
24 hour event from Mizen Head to Malin Head IRISH sporting heroes Marcus Horan and Gerry Duffy turned out to support the Coast to Coast, Mizen to Malin cyclists, as they trained for the big event, … [Read More...]
Launch of Macroom Job Seekers Resource Centre
A NEW service for job-seekers has commenced in Macroom. The job-seekers resource centre is open on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 10am until 12.30 in the pitch and putt clubhouse, … [Read More...]
Coveney hails “major breakthrough” in EU fisheries policy negotiations
THE Minister for the Marine, Simon Coveney TD has hailed as a “major breakthrough” a new mandate from EU Fisheries Ministers to enter final negotiations with the European Parliament on a reformed … [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
GAA results 17-19/05/13
County Junior B Hurling Championship 18/05/2013 Gleann na Laoi 1-10 vs 1-14 Rathpeacon … [Read More...]
A piece of history
By Stable Lad WHILE looking at the racing at Chester last week, it struck me that this looked to be a very extraordinary racecourse, with the horses seemingly always on the turn … [Read More...]
Clon to wrap up season with a party
by Loose Head A historic season in many ways draws to a close as the underage celebrate and the senior section regroup. In line with the determination to bounce back from the recent … [Read More...]
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Business News
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...]
AIB and Cork City Council add their support to female entrepreneurship programme
“Is something gender specific required to encourage female entrepreneurs?” was a question posed to Cork Institute of Technology Rubicon Centre in 2010, “could something be done to help Females … [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...]
