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EMER O’Donovan from Whitegate and Liadh Ní Riada from the Muskerry Gaeltacht have attended Ireland’s first political campaign school EQUIP run by Women for Election in Athlone.
The national organisation provides training and support to women from all backgrounds interested in a career in politics. Women for Election brought 20 women from various political parties and backgrounds from across Ireland to complete the three day residential programme.
Pictured to launch of Cork ARC Flag Day were Joanne McCarthy, Cork ARC; Simon Zebo, Cork ARC Patron; Hilary Sullivan, Cork ARC. Pic: Donagh Glavin
CORK ARC Cancer Support House are appealing for people in the West Cork towns of Kinsale, Skibbereen, Bantry & Macroom to support the cancer support charity at their annual Flag Day on Friday, April 19th and in Bandon on April 17th.
A large group of dedicated volunteers will be giving their time freely to allow Cork ARC to raise not only funds from these areas but increase awareness about the services it provides, as it celebrates its tenth year of free cancer support services in 2013.
Skibbereen. Pic: West Cork Times
THE rain held off for the most part as towns and villages across West Cork wore the green with pride this St Patrick’s Day.
There were a number of parades and festivals across the region with good turnouts reported across the board as young and old enjoyed the national celebration of out patron saint’s day. [Read more...]
MACROOM-based initiative www.WasteMatchers.com is calling Youthreach Centres, youth and teen groups to take part in their ‘Something New From Something Old’ competition and be in with a chance to win an iPad!
This environmentally-driven competition is aimed at raising awareness about waste minimisation, reuse and upcycling through creativity, learning and fun.
Ms Trish Lynam (principal) & Ms Theresa Piggott pictured at a parent’s night.
Picture: Courtesy of McEgan College.
A parent’s night was held on Tuesday 15th January at McEgan College regarding Cyber Bullying. This information session with Ms Theresa Piggott, a school Principal in Bantry who gives talk on this serious issue, provided very relevant details on how to deal with cyber bullying.
Theatre
February 1st February @ 8.00 pm
Conal Gallen
Comedian
Tickets €25
Saturday 2nd February @ 8.00 pm [Read more...]
A NEW website has been launched to bring local articles and information to Uibhlaoire parish (Ballingeary, Gougane, Inchigeelagh, Kilbarry and Toons Bridge.)
Submissions are invited from individuals or local organisations such as articles and photos of local interest.
Cinderella
Due to popular demand we would like to announce that an extra performance of the most popular fairy tale of all time “Cinderella” will take place on Sunday 6th January @ 3.00 pm.
EMER O'Donovan from Whitegate and Liadh Ní Riada from the Muskerry Gaeltacht have attended … [Read More...]
CORK ARC Cancer Support House are appealing for people in the West Cork towns of Kinsale, … [Read More...]
THE rain held off for the most part as towns and villages across West Cork wore the green with pride … [Read More...]
MACROOM-based initiative www.WasteMatchers.com is calling Youthreach Centres, youth and teen groups … [Read More...]
A parent’s night was held on Tuesday 15th January at McEgan College regarding Cyber Bullying. … [Read More...]
Theatre February 1st February @ 8.00 pm Conal Gallen Comedian Tickets €25 Saturday … [Read More...]
A NEW website has been launched to bring local articles and information to Uibhlaoire parish … [Read More...]
Cinderella Due to popular demand we would like to announce that an extra performance of … [Read More...]
BANTRY Blues are delighted to announce the dates for its annual Kellogg's Cul Camp. The camp will take place from Monday the 8th to Fri 12th July at Wolfe Tone Park, Bantry, Co Cork. This … [Read More...]
SKIBB U14s played Barryroe in the league at home last Thursday evening and gave another fine team performance with some very good passages of passing football. Playing into a gale in the … [Read More...]
TAOISEACH Enda Kenny has offically launched a new walking trail which has been described as Ireland's answer to the famed “Camino de Santiago” in Spain. The Beara Breifne Way is a … [Read More...]
WEST Cork's Gougane Barra, Beara Peninsula and Kinsale have all made it on to the longlist in The Irish Times competition The Best Place to Holiday in Ireland. They are among 25 holiday … [Read More...]
