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Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Patrick Gerard Murphy has officially turned the sod on the new community hall in Whiddy Island marking the commencement of construction of the first ever community facility for the Island.  Development of the much-anticipated community hall will cost in the region of €340,000 […]

Nine members of the West Cork Cycling Group are undertaking a huge challenge this June. The group plans on cycling from Malin Head to Mizen in just one day to raise funds for the West Cork Air Ambulance. This is a 24-hour non-stop 580km cycle through the night, which normally […]

Noah Chase With the warm weather finally here, and little chance of a late frost, now is a great time to start nearly any type of vegetable seed. Growing vegetables from seed is fun, and it’s a great way to save lots of money on gardening! There’s nothing like being […]

Pádraig Whooley, IWDG Sightings Officer Group of 4 humpback whales visit the MV Holly Jo off the Stags, near Toe Head. Pic: Daniela Morenstern, IWDG It’s that time of the year when the rich inshore waters of West Cork come alive with marine wildlife and the Irish Whale and Dolphin […]

At the Opinion/Bandon Co-op West Cork Community Awards, winners are pictured with Opinion organisers Donal Warren MC, Eddie Goggin, Editor, Ger Brickley, CEO Bandon Co-op, sponsors and guest of honour Aoife O’Sullivan, Miss Ireland   Photo Donie Hurley The current Miss Ireland, Aoife O’Sullivan from Ballinadee was the guest of […]