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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.
IN beautiful sunshine Carrigboy National School Durrus had the official raising of their Active School Flag recently.
This was performed by five time All-Ireland medal winner Rhona Ní Bhuachalla. Rhona also had the Brendan Martin cup with her which was very popular with all the classes.
Children at Carrigboy NS enjoying the new playground.
THE children at Carrigboy National School, Durrus, had a nice surprise recently when their new playground was installed.
They are having great fun on the double seesaw, crazy daisy and playhouse and all classes are really enjoying the new equipment which is all surrounded by soft surface for the children’s safety. [Read more...]
Children enjoying the music workshop at Carrigboy NS
THE school recently had a visit from West Cork Music percussion group Alex Petcu and Clare O’Keefe.
The children learned about some very unusual instruments from all around the world.
Lorna Burke on leaving the rat race in London to set up a unique boutique B&B in West Cork.
WHEN many Irish people are leaving the country to create a better life for themselves, we have done the opposite – leaving the crazy all-consuming work obsessed life of London for the real things that matter in life…clean air, good food, scenery that rejuvenates the soul and is real – not on the pages of a magazine glanced at whilst sandwiched on the tube or bus.
CARRIGBOY National School, Durrus held their Christmas Concert in the local Community Hall on Friday, December 14th last.
The audience witnessed some wonderful performances from all the classes from Junior Infants to sicth class.
Phemie and Malcom Rose at a tribute lunch in Bantry. Malcolm with an eye patch after a recent accident.
by Kurt Lyndorff
PHEMIE and Malcolm Rose were honoured for running West Cork Garden Trail over an amazing 18 years at a recent lunch in Bantry.
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THE “Durrus 5” is a five-mile road race / walk which will be held in Durrus on Saturday, September 8th next.
The race / walk is a fundraising event, with all monies raised going directly towards the development of a safe running / walking path in Durrus in the new GAA grounds for the people of Muintir Bhaire.
THE Durrus Charity Shop will host a coffee morning on Wednesday, August 29th next from midday.
There will be free refreshments and all are welcome to come and have a look around and have a chat. [Read more...]
A delighted John Ross is pictured giving his acceptance speech at the Ahakista Regatta.
JOHN Ross from Durrus has been elected as the new Mayor of Muintir Bhaire Parish in the competition run by Muintir Bhaire Foroige Club.
John was one of 27 individuals who were nominated to become mayor with 10 of them out in the lead early into the count. [Read more...]
WEST Cork's Graham Norton has bagged another Bafta scooping the 2013 award for best entertainment programme for The Graham Norton Show. The Bandon native was hosting the glittering awards … [More...]
THE people of Clonakilty, Rossmore and surrounding areas turned out in force on Sunday to welcome home the members of the Kilmeen Drama Group who scored an historic third victory in a row at the All … [More...]
by Sharon Murphy Caprese Salad, otherwise known as Tomato, Mozzarella and … [Read More...]
Americans love to eat, So do I, but what is it what makes their food so tasty ? First I need to … [Read More...]
TOM and Ross Keogh, of Keogh’s Farm, was joined by latest flavour collaborators Aileen and Michael … [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...]
FIANNA Fáil has today published legislation which … [Read More...]
WELL known Marine Correspondent Tom MacSweeney … [Read More...]
CHRIST Church, Kilfaughnabeg, Glandore was consecrated on the 12th September, 1861 and since then … [Read More...]
SESKIN Montessori Children with parents and teachers Miss Mary, Miss Margaret and Miss Linda … [Read More...]
RECENTLY West Cork Citizens Information Service has noted an increase in queries from the public in … [Read More...]
AT a recent ceremony at the Bandon Adult Learning … [Read More...]
SECONDARY school students are on a mission to … [Read More...]
JOIN The Bere Island Heritage Centre and the World … [Read More...]
THE Minister of State at the Department of Arts, … [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...]
