This year marks the 10th anniversary of the eagerly-anticipated Leap Scarecrow Festival, which will run from October 20 to November 1. Renowned for its one-of-a-kind scarecrow competition, this annual event will be bigger and better than ever before this year to celebrate its milestone birthday. Attracting visitors annually from far […]

This month, Ian Wild, a member of the Save Murragh Action Group, which is committed to protecting the Bandon River Valley, discusses the responsibility of the decision makers around planning and its implications for future generations. The future is hard to predict, some might say, impossible. So planning for the […]

As I write this it is the most beautiful crisp September day, perfect for taking to the hills, and were it not for my various work duties, I would have headed for Sheep’s head for a lovely long hike. Hiking got me thinking about a friend of mine who, while […]

A central figure on the Cork Senior Ladies Football team, Laura O’Mahony’s sporting journey is rooted in her hometown of Skibbereen. Her passion for Gaelic football began in her back garden and, since 2010, Laura has played with her club O’Donovan Rossa. When she’s not on the field, Laura works […]

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