High up in the hills over Inchigeelagh, where the backdrop of the majestic cloud-covered Shehy Mountains lend an other-worldly quality to this rugged and beautiful land softly carpeted with heather and wildflowers, is where shepherdess Carly Murnane now calls home. After giving most of their possessions away and trading in […]
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West Cork motorsport legend and Ballylickey native Keith Cronin has been rallying for as long as he can remember. The 36-year-old is going for a record equalling fifth British Rally Championship title to move alongside Jimmy McRae in the all-time standings. Matthew Hurley chats to the West Cork legend who, […]
Pat and Ann Marie Kiely are no strangers to the restaurant scene in West Cork. For 10 years, the couple celebrated a number of awards and recognitions at their restaurant in Bantry, not least keeping O’Connor’s recommended listing in the reputed Michelin Guide for nine years in a row. The […]
Saturdays in Ballydehob have been spiced up considerably since the arrival of Yermanos Taqueria food truck. Serving up a selection of authentic Mexican tacos, this tasty offering is the creation of locals Patrick McCaffrey and Rachael Stephens, friends and food lovers, who travelled all the way to Mexico to sample […]
With the turn of the year and the equinox behind us, we are heading into the final months of 2022. We can have mixed expectations now, as many of the themes speak of significant change and new potential. We can expect to end the month with a much stronger sense […]
Bantry Credit Union has more than halved the interest it charges on education loans, from seven to three per cent. According to the credit union, this is the lowest interest rate charged on education or student loans by any financial institution in the country. Explaining the decision, Chairperson of Bantry […]