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GARDAÍ in Kenmare have issued a public appeal seeking help to identify a dead woman whose body was found at a holiday home on the Sneem Road two weeks ago.
A British passport was found at the scene giving the name of Lalita Sarna, aged 51 but gardaí say the dead woman bears little resemblance to the woman in the passport photo, though they are not discounting entirely that the dead woman may be the woman in the passport.
Dunlough Bay. Pic: Google
A CONVICTED drug smuggler’s appeal against his conviction for his part in the Dunlough Bay drugs haul has been refused by the Court of Criminal Appeal.
Fifty three-year-old Perry Wharrie, from Essex in England, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his part in the biggest ever drugs seizure in the history of the state discovered at Dunlough Bay on the Mizen Peninsula in July 2007.
The roundabout in Skibbereen where the accident happened. Pic: Google
GARDAÍ at Skibbereen investigating the fatal road traffic collision that happened in the early hours of Monday morning are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
Investigating officers are particularly anxious to speak to two men who were at the scene of the collision and gave valuable assistance to ambulance personnel.
WITH the poor weather, the RNLI is calling on people to put their wellies to good use and support their forthcoming Mayday appeal.
The charity that saves lives at sea is asking the public to hold or support a welly themed fundraising event or buy a special yellow welly RNLI Mayday key-ring to raise funds for the lifeboat service which has seven lifeboat stations in Cork. The RNLI Mayday appeal is supported by John West.
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by Brian Moore
SWIMMING legend Steve Richmond has offered a reward for the recovery of a stolen laptop.
The laptop in question was taken from offices in Market Street, Skibbereen.
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GARDAÍ in Kinsale are seeking the public’s assistance in relation to a serious assault that occurred on Tuesday, January 29th last at approximately 10.30pm at Compass Quay in the town.
A 18-year-old woman sustained injuries as a result of the assault.
Glandore. Pic: via Geograph
GARDAÍ are asking anyone with any information relating to the body discovered in Glandore on Sunday to come forward.
The body of a 65-year-old man was discovered at 11:15am in a rented flat near the Marine Hotel in the village on Sunday, he has since been identified as Stanley Giles who was originally from Rosscarbery. [Read more...]
THE Skibbereen Arts Festival is looking for your old movie footage.
During the 2010 Festival a great night of archive film screenings was held in the Town Hall.
Ian Bailey
THE Supreme Court in Dublin has upheld Ian Bailey’s appeal against his extradition to France.
The five judges of the court made the decision unanimously.
Mr Bailey is wanted for questioning by the French authorities who have initiated a new investigation into the 1996 murder of French woman Sophie Toscan du Plantier at Toormore, near Schull.
Mr Bailey who lives near Schull was questioned twice in relation to the killing during the original investigation but never charged.
West Cork Riding Club is always on the lookout for new members. If you have a horse and wish to get involved in local competitions or just a hack out with a group of like minded friends phone Dena at 087 415 3285
Musicians Malachy Reynolds and Bethan McGuinness at theThe Launch of the 2013 West Cork Chamber Music Festival in Bantry. This years festival offers a mix of world class names including Melvyn … [More...]
DUBLIN based Pat Coldrick, Classical guitarist and composer is appearing at Dunmore House Hotel in Clonakilty on Wed 26th June at 7.30 for an intimate dinner followed by superb virtuoso … [More...]
O'CONNORS Seafood Restaurant in Bantry is one of just eight nominees from across the country in the … [Read More...]
by Brian Moore A PLAN to re-establish a community co-op in Durrus is taking … [Read More...]
by Sharon Murphy Caprese Salad, otherwise known as Tomato, Mozzarella and … [Read More...]
A FINE Gael TD has expressed his frustration and disappointment at the failure to get answers in the … [Read More...]
?A safety initiative entitled “Light Up” will take place nationally on Wednesday 20th and … [Read More...]
THE South West Fishery Local Action Group will … [Read More...]
THE Baltimore all-weather and inshore lifeboats … [Read More...]
THE club's annual excursion took place to Lismore on Sunday 9th June last. A wonderful day was had … [Read More...]
Joan Greer, Nuala Welton, Ann Tobin, Ann O'Donovan, Ann Butler, Margureite O'Sullivan, Geraldine … [Read More...]
Pictured at the launch of the Cork to Bandon "Make your Mark on cancer walk" which takes place on … [Read More...]
THE Sinn Fein Summer School returns again to The Mills Inn Baile Bhuirne this year with a very impressive line up of contributors for the event on June 28th and 29th.A large crowd from around the … [Read More...]
LABOUR TD for Cork South West, Michael McCarthy, has welcomed the announcement of the establishment of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), which will see the winding up of the National … [Read More...]
by Striker Although this is, to all intents and purposes, the close season as far as the English soccer game is concerned, there is still no rest for the managers and mentors of … [Read More...]
In an entertaining U12 football league match against Kilmacabea last Thursday evening Skibb got off to early lead of 1-1 to no score. The sides traded scores throughout the half as the home … [Read More...]
CORK county is to receive the largest allocation from the recently announced €50 million in funding approved for regional and local roads expenditure in 2013. Cork County Council will … [Read More...]
A GROUP of leading French travel writers visited West Cork recently as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Brittany Ferries. Representing a wide range of travel and lifestyle publications … [Read More...]
