Severe flooding wrecked havoc across many towns and villages in West Cork in recent weeks. Bantry, Skibbereen, Bandon and Rosscarbery were all badly hit with flooding also taking place at Dunmanway, Connonagh, Clonakilty, Drimoleague, Leap and Ballydehob. John Bohane hears from business owners and local representatives about the damage and […]
Dr. Owen O’Flynn is a 23-year-old trainee doctor from Bantry who spent time at the ICU in Cork University Hospital as a critically ill patient with Covid-19. Dr O’Flynn, will share his experience at the Covid-19 National COVID Research and Scientific Meeting on September 5, which will be attended by medical […]
Remote working is nothing new to Lydia Little who has been working for multi-national technology company Amazon from her home in Ballydehob since joining the company is 2012. Lydia, who is also a writer, works 20 hours a week in a virtual role in Amazon Selling Partner Support. Not everyone may […]
Dunmanway Town captured the Beamish Cup for the first time since 2015 after they defeated Clonakilty Town FC in the domestic cup final, which was played in Turners Cross last Sunday afternoon. John Bohane reports. Two goals from ace striker Cathal Daly propelled Dunmanway Town to a hard fought cup […]
Drinagh Rangers were crowned Premier Division champions recently after defeating reigning league champions Dunmanway Town on the final day to clinch a dramatic championship title. Ace striker Tomas Connolly captained the team to league glory. The experienced player, who played a key role in helping his beloved local soccer team […]
Recent storms and continuing heavy rainfall events mean precautionary water quality notices will remain in place for 15 beaches across Cork County until at least September 3rd. High levels of bacteria have been detected at Oysterhaven and Redbarn and following discussions with the HSE, “Do Not Swim Prohibition Notices” have […]