The uncertainty we have experienced in the past few years with so many families unable to celebrate Christmas together has made us all appreciate the festive season and spending time together more, hence nostalgia is huge this year when it comes to decorating the home. Traditional Red and gold, the […]
The announcement of the shortlist of books nominated for the An Post Irish Book Awards is always an exciting time in the world of Irish literature. This year, however, it is especially so in Clonakilty with three local writers nominated. Louise O’Neill has been nominated twice, once in the category […]
Clonakilty author Sara O’Donovan will launch her novel ‘Within You, Without You’ in Bantry Bookshop on Saturday, December 3. The novel, published by Valley Press, has received praise from author and actress Carol Drinkwater who said, “This is a wonderful debut novel by Sara. She writes beautifully and there is […]
Kenmare Butter Market is hosting an exhibition of new works by three very exciting contemporary artists: Ian Calder, Fionnuala Nolan and Anne Marie O’Shea. ‘Idir Spéir agus Talamh’ opens on October 29 at 6pm and runs until November 25. Though quite a diverse trio, all the artists show experience of […]

