A much-loved and eccentric character down Beara way, Mitey McNally is a fisherman, activist, tireless reader and lover of music and art who describes himself as a “a bit of a Walter Mitty type.” At 70, Mitey remains a passionate advocate for protecting the landscape of his native Beara, his […]
Innishannon native Mikey Power, 34, overcame alcohol and drug addiction to forge a new path for himself in life through self-determination and exercise. Today the owner of the successful B-Fit gym in Bandon is inspiring others to embrace change: Whether it’s overcoming addiction, breaking through self-doubt, or pursuing fitness goals, […]
Following the critical success of his first solo exhibition in Ireland earlier this year, O’Connell Gallery is delighted to be showing selected highlights from the Quercu collection in Clonakilty. ‘Quercu’ – the oak – brings together a new body of work by Alan Meredith. The exhibition draws together separate, but […]
The 2024/25 Premier League season kicked off last month, bringing renewed excitement after the summer break. Bandon’s own Conor Hourihane made headlines with a fresh start, returning to his former club, Barnsley, on a multi-year deal in June. The Irish midfielder, who previously captained the Reds to promotion in 2016, […]