The Clonakilty branch of Samaritans is urging compassionate individuals from across West Cork to join its growing team of over 40 dedicated volunteers. Since opening its doors in 2023, this vital community resource has been handling approximately 400 calls a month, providing critical emotional support to those in need. Clonakilty […]
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CEO of Ireland’s largest and most complex hospital, Cork University Hospital (CUH), for 27 years, Clonakilty man Tony McNamara commenced his meteoric climb to the position, age 18, starting off in the Supplies Department of what was then known as Cork Regional Hospital. During his tenure, Tony worked his way […]
From bustling kitchens in London to the quiet fields of West Cork, chef Chris Hedges’ passion for food and people has brought him on a journey as rich and varied as the dishes he is known to create. The freelance chef, 76, who lives on a hilltop just outside Ballydehob, […]
Founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel in present-day Israel, The Carmelites, a Catholic religious order, have a long association with Kinsale. The Order has been present in the town since the 14th century, first establishing a church in 1334, and building the current church after the Reformation. While […]
A much-loved and eccentric character down Beara way, Mitey McNally is a fisherman, activist, tireless reader and lover of music and art who describes himself as a “a bit of a Walter Mitty type.” At 70, Mitey remains a passionate advocate for protecting the landscape of his native Beara, his […]
Innishannon native Mikey Power, 34, overcame alcohol and drug addiction to forge a new path for himself in life through self-determination and exercise. Today the owner of the successful B-Fit gym in Bandon is inspiring others to embrace change: Whether it’s overcoming addiction, breaking through self-doubt, or pursuing fitness goals, […]