Who knew that the exciting world of Formula 1 racing could be so close to home? Innishannon native Michael Manning has put West Cork onto the racing map as a Red Bull Trackside Control Engineer, playing a huge part in Max Verstappen’s driver title victory in 2021. As another season […]
You might be surprised to hear that behind the Fruit Hill Farm online shop – Ireland’s specialist for environmentally-friendly house, farm and garden supplies – is a busy and experienced team of 18 people working surrounded by lush green fields between Drimoleague and Bantry. With an excellent selection of seeds […]
Ballydehob-based musician and fiddle teacher ‘MR MINKLES’, a.k.a. Liam Kenneally, has just released a new album ‘The Flowers are at it Again’ in aid of Crann – Trees for Ireland organisation. Available on CD, ‘The Flowers are at it Again’ is a mix of ten songs informed throughout by themes […]
Following on from the very well-received ‘The Valiant Father O’Connell’ and ‘Forget not the boys’ documentary, Spica 3 Productions’ writer Lar McCarthy and director Brendan Hayes have come together with stalwarts of the Kilmeen Drama Group, and others, to bring ‘The Battle of Crossbarry’ to the airwaves. On March 19, […]
Art…what does that mean again? When I started researching definitions of art, I quickly realised that I was entering a minefield. It appears to be extremely contentious, which is astonishing when you consider that art has been made for thousands of years. Surely, I was thinking, there is something universal, […]
An exciting new samba band has just been formed by Schull’s Youth Theatre group ‘The Loft’ saysCillian White. Schull’s newest youth samba band is aiming to find its rhythm in time to lead this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in the West Cork village. Spearheaded by Sally Smart of Smart […]