Since its inception in 1982, Clonakilty Flower Club has established itself as one of the most vibrant and thriving flower clubs in the region. The club, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, was formed by a group of enthusiasts with a shared love of flowers and gardening who came […]
A longer stretch in the evening, coupled with the sun shining through the windows, might inspire you to take on some painting for a spring refresh. Before you choose a colour, did you know that the right paint colour can open up a small room, make a large room feel cosier, […]
Who knew that the exciting world of Formula 1 racing could be so close to home? Innishannon native Michael Manning has put West Cork onto the racing map as a Red Bull Trackside Control Engineer, playing a huge part in Max Verstappen’s driver title victory in 2021. As another season […]
Ballydehob-based musician and fiddle teacher ‘MR MINKLES’, a.k.a. Liam Kenneally, has just released a new album ‘The Flowers are at it Again’ in aid of Crann – Trees for Ireland organisation. Available on CD, ‘The Flowers are at it Again’ is a mix of ten songs informed throughout by themes […]
Following on from the very well-received ‘The Valiant Father O’Connell’ and ‘Forget not the boys’ documentary, Spica 3 Productions’ writer Lar McCarthy and director Brendan Hayes have come together with stalwarts of the Kilmeen Drama Group, and others, to bring ‘The Battle of Crossbarry’ to the airwaves. On March 19, […]
Art…what does that mean again? When I started researching definitions of art, I quickly realised that I was entering a minefield. It appears to be extremely contentious, which is astonishing when you consider that art has been made for thousands of years. Surely, I was thinking, there is something universal, […]