Set in 30 acres of West Cork hills, with panoramic views over Clonakilty Bay, Camus Farm stands out for those seeking a relaxed, festival vibe for their wedding celebration. The venue is suitable for up to 100 guests, with ceremonial circle, licensed restaurant and covered barn with stage. Stone buildings, […]
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The news that the Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival will take place with in-person events from September 3-4, has been greeted with great excitement from both regular visitors to the island, as well as those who have visited annually for this unique festival. Additional evening events will be held online […]
With 2022 marking the 50th anniversary of the first songs he ever wrote and also his first paid gigs, Irish folk singer-songwriter Luka Bloom shares with Mary O’Brien how he plans to mark the occasion by recording a special collection of 50 songs spanning his 50-year career. In 1972, I […]
A new reminiscence therapy app aimed at aiding communication between people with dementia, their loved ones and caregivers is due to launch in August. A joint initiative between UCC Law graduates Amy Boyden, a Bantry native, and Niamh Murray the ‘ForgetMeNot’ app was developed after extensive research into reminiscence therapy […]
Skibbereen Rowing Club is undoubtedly the most successful sports club to come out of the West Cork region in recent times. It is a year on since a summer which brought an Olympic Gold Medal for their very own Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy as well as a Bronze for […]
Another garden not to miss on this year’s West Cork Garden Trail is that of Ballycommane, located at the bottom of a valley in Durrus near Bantry. Boasting an exciting selection of sub-tropical plants from the Azores and southern hemisphere mixed with native specimens, the diversity of the plant range […]