Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Patrick Gerard Murphy has officially turned the sod on the new community hall in Whiddy Island marking the commencement of construction of the first ever community facility for the Island. Development of the much-anticipated community hall will cost in the region of €340,000 […]
Cork County Mayor, Cllr Patrick Gerard Murphy had a very busy and exhilarating bank holiday weekend when he and a group of 18 other people from Eyeries took to the skies to do a tandem skydive in aid of local charities. Taking part in this fundraiser was particularly challenging for […]
The Brigade, a living history documentary exploring the lives of the ordinary West Cork men and women who fought for Irish freedom will air on RTÉ1 on Thursday, June 13 and Thursday, June 20. In the documentary, a group of 12 Volunteers were chosen after an open day at Clonakilty […]
Nine members of the West Cork Cycling Group are undertaking a huge challenge this June. The group plans on cycling from Malin Head to Mizen in just one day to raise funds for the West Cork Air Ambulance. This is a 24-hour non-stop 580km cycle through the night, which normally […]
Amanda Roe If you have experienced a pregnancy loss, first of all I’d like to say I’m sorry, you are probably feeling more sadness than you ever thought possible. I want to reassure you that you are not alone and to help others empathise with something they may not understand. […]
by Steve Wing, Ornithologist Cape Clear? Why go there? There’s nothing out there to do – or see! Here’s why! From the moment you leave Baltimore Harbour on the Cailin Oir 11, you are immersed in the beauty of Roaringwater Bay, the 100 Carbery Islands (at low water, admittedly!) and […]