A ‘staycation’, according to the dictionary, is a holiday spent ‘in, or in the neighbourhood of, one’s own home’. So, I’m not sure this qualifies as a travel piece, but it is definitely a holiday story, just without the travel bit.   Every August for the last few years, my mother […]

As I write this it is the most beautiful crisp September day, perfect for taking to the hills, and were it not for my various work duties, I would have headed for Sheep’s head for a lovely long hike. Hiking got me thinking about a friend of mine who, while […]

Sixteen-year-old Noah Cunnane is a dedicated member of Muskerry Athletics Club, an organisation that is going from strength to strength, marking an impressive start to 2025 with a standout performance at the opening Cross Country meet in Riverstick in September last. Competing against strong opposition from Bandon, Skibbereen, Courseys, Dohneys, […]

A central figure on the Cork Senior Ladies Football team, Laura O’Mahony’s sporting journey is rooted in her hometown of Skibbereen. Her passion for Gaelic football began in her back garden and, since 2010, Laura has played with her club O’Donovan Rossa. When she’s not on the field, Laura works […]

Taking place this year from September 18-21, Drimoleague Singing Festival boasts an impressive line-up, which includes three iconic legends of Irish music, Mary Coughlan, Andy Irvine and Luka Bloom.  The final concert of the weekend, on Sunday, September 21 at 7.30pm in All Saints church, will be a celebration of […]

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