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Who is West Cork’s Greatest Ever Sportsperson?

Paul Lordan June, 2021

It is fair to say that over recent months, the content of this column has clearly shown that West Cork has been a breeding ground for many great sportspeople. The fact that the achievements of Olympians, internationals, and All Ireland winners can almost be forgotten over the course of a […]

Slim pickings

Jean Perry June, 2021

As I write this I am once again looking out on a rainy day. It may be my imagination but it seems that I start every column with an account of some extreme weather conditions. I have also said before how much I love May, usually a benign month weather […]

PCOS and Covid

Dr Rosari Kingston June, 2021

Even though we are now entering a more positive time in our efforts to quell the storm Covid unleashed on our society and way of life; it is also time to look at those who may be more at risk from the virus and who need to be ultra-vigilant in […]

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The extraordinary life story of the man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice

Shane Daly June, 2021

“Being the most striking manifestation of the art of metal structures by which our engineers have shown in Europe, it is one of the most striking of our modern national genius.”– Gustave Eiffel Victor Lustig was an incredibly charming man. The book ‘Handsome Devil’ by Jeff Maysh is based on […]

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The Boston marathon winner who defied the odds

Paul Lordan May, 2021

Erected by a public subscription organised by the Bandon Athletic Club and expertly crafted by Carrigaline’s Eamonn Casey, a plaque in Allen Square in Bandon pays homage to a long forgotten athlete from Ballyangly by the name of John Charles Lordan. John joins an illustrious list of famous Lordan’s that […]

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Going wild in the garden

Jean Perry May, 2021

Watching the garden gradually coming back to life over the last few months has been very comforting in these still uncertain times. The regular signs of new growth confirm that life goes on regardless of pandemics and lockdowns. On a personal basis, one of the hardest things for me during […]

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