On Friday the 24th May Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí will showcase some of it’s finest entertainers in the form of an eagerly anticipated talent show.
Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí Talent Show
May 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Bantry Blues Cul Camp 2013
May 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 camp has always been a succesfull fun filled activity week for all who partake in the sessions during the week.
Coveney hails “major breakthrough” in EU fisheries policy negotiations
May 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 Common Fisheries Policy.
Fianna Fáil launches Bill to de-criminalise minor fishing infringements
May 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
FIANNA Fáil has today published legislation which aims to radically de-criminalise minor fishery offences by Irish sea fishing vessels.
The Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill proposes:
Castledonovan Castle refurb nearing completion
May 10, 2013 By 1 Comment
Work underway at Castledonovan. Pic: Geograph
THE refurbishment of Castledonovan Castle near Drimoleague is due for completion this summer, the OPW have confirmed.
It is hoped that the castle will be open to members of the public in early June or July.
Finance for the refurbishment was officially sanctioned by former minister Síle De Valera in 1991.
Get on your bike for the West Cork emergency services charity cycle
April 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
THIS year marks the 10th anniversary West Cork emergency services charity cycle that to date has raised more than €330,000 for various charities.
This year’s cycle takes place on Saturday, July 13th and will begin as usual at Skibbereen Fire Station and will then head towards Bantry for its first official stop.
On leaving Bantry cyclists will travel to Durrus and enjoy the breathtaking views of Dunmanus Bay before heading up over Mount Gabriel and on to Schull for the second stop.
St Colums Ladies underage notes
April 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
St Colums U14 ladies football team had their third game of the season last Saturday [20th April] away to Glen Na Gael.
Despite a valiant effort by our ladies team they were out played by a very strong Gen Na Gael side.
West Cork Flag Day collections for of Cork ARC Cancer Support House
April 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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.
Walk Tall on the Sheep’s Head
April 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A FUN awareness raising walk will take place on the Sheep’s Head on Sunday, April 28th next in conjunction with West Cork Mental Health Services, HSE south and Cork Mental Health Foundation with the support of Skibbereen Walking Group.
