East meets West in Schull is an emporium showcasing the beautiful traditional craftsmanship of Northern India. In keeping with West Cork’s reputation as a haven for unique arts and crafts, the ethos of this mother and daughter team, Amanda and Meg Connell, is to support traditional craftspeople, artisans and small […]
Cork South West TD, Holly Cairns has called on the government to properly resource the National Parks and Wildlife Service and to establish a specialised Garda unit to deal with wildlife crime. The number of successful prosecutions for wildlife crimes in recent years range from 5 in 2014 to 21 […]
Cork South West Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan has offered his congratulations to five local area projects that have been awarded funding under the government’s FLAG scheme. Dursey Boat Trips, The Fresh Fish Deli, Bantry Bay Boat Hire Ltd, Courtmacsherry’s The Lobster’s Tale and Myross Rowing Club were last week awarded funding […]
Cape Clear Island Distillery’s 3 SQ. MILES gin has won yet another prestigious accolade, this time in London, at this year’s International Spirits Competition. In a crowded field of some 340 gins from all over the world, it’s something that the 130 residents of Cape Clear Island, off the west […]
Cork County Council should urgently pause works to install a barrier on Keelbeg Pier, Union Hall, until residents can have completed an independent assessment of the works, Cork South West Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan said. “It’s ridiculous residents have not been consulted, yet council is shoehorning a barrier onto the entrance […]
UCC welcomes the clarity that has come with the announcement that the Leaving Certificate results will be released on 7th September. Commenting, the Deputy President and Registrar of UCC, Professor John O’Halloran stated, “These are unprecedented times that are demanding flexibility and understanding from us all. We understand that Leaving […]