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• 16 February 2010 - Preparations continue for the Fastnet Line

  The ship which will cover the new car, passenger and freight service between Swansea and Cork – the Fastnet Line’s M.V. Julia – is now berthed at Harris Pye dry-docks in Swansea , where it will remain for most of February in readiness for its inaugural sailing from Cork on March 1st.
  As [...]

• 16 February 2010 - History of the GAA in Cork

  The history of the GAA in Cork is the focus of a major history project about to be carried out. The GAA Oral History Project is one of the biggest sporting history projects ever undertaken in the world and will leave a remarkable legacy for future generations.
  Commissioned by the GAA and being carried out [...]

• 16 February 2010 - Bandon Businessman’s Trip to Ethiopia

  On January 26th 2010, Clonakilty man Kieran White, managing director of The Island Beverage Company based in the Bypass Business Park Bandon, travelled to Ethiopia to witness the completion of an ambitious project to bring water to the village of Illili Darartu.
  The project was begun after Kieran and colleagues in the Irish coffee roasting [...]

• 03 January 2010 - Whale Watch West Cork Report

  We got off to an early start with tours running from as early as the middle of April. Following reports and sightings of Minke Whales from the land we made forays out to The Fastnet Rock and Lighthouse and as far east as The Galley Head. Rewarded with some excellent Minke Whale sightings and early [...]

• 30 November 2009 - Aisling’s Hair Studio, Skibbereen

  Friendly and relaxed, elegant and stylish are appropriate descriptions for Aisling’s Hair Studio which opened its doors for business in Market Street, Skibbereen on 8th September last.  The new hair studio is owned and run by Aisling Lynch a native of Bantry but who is well known in West Cork.  The celebrations for the official [...]

• 30 November 2009 - Christmas Beauty

  by Rachel Muckley
  It’s the season to be jolly… and gorgeous! If you’re feeling adventurous and need to break free from your usual colours and techniques, these looks are guaranteed to turn heads.
  Old Hollywood Glamour
  Eyes

  A slick of black liquid liner along upper lashes is all that’s needed. At the outer edges, flick it ever so slightly [...]

• 29 November 2009 - Want a Garden of Eden on Your Doorstep?

  Imagine an abundant harvest of apples, pears, plums, hazelnuts, walnuts and sweet chestnuts every year from your own community garden? Imagine the pleasure of walking through the leafy shade in summer and the fun of picking the harvest with your neighbours and friends in the autumn. Imagine your very own Garden of Eden, right in [...]

• 29 November 2009 - Clonakilty Outdoor Food Market

  A report by Vincent Bennett
  For the past two years, with the support of groups such as LEADER and Food Minister Trevor Sergeant, there have been moves to establish a controlled outdoor food market in Clonakilty town centre.
  In March 2008 Clonakilty Council split on a motion designating the Credit Union car park (the traders’ preferred area) [...]

• 29 November 2009 - Meals on a Budget: Part II

  By Steven Baker
  As the doom and gloom of the economy continues I have been asked again this month to write some “recession busting recipes” to help you get through the hard times we are all facing at the moment and maybe also to let you try cooking something new that you may not have cooked [...]

• 29 November 2009 - Letting Your Property

  Legal Advice from Cindy McCarthy
  NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY. Who hasn’t heard that? Certainly there is great value out there at present for someone who is not picky. Many believe this is their opportunity to buy an investment property. Another aspect of the current economic climate is that home owners [...]

• 29 November 2009 - The Festive Season in Kenmare

  Founded in 1670 by Sir William Petty, Kenmare Town is a friendly warm hearted town know as “ The Jewel on The Ring of Kerry”.  Nestling at the foot of the Cork and Kerry Mountains, it offers an abundance of gourmet food, great shopping, super accommodation and breathtaking scenery in the most natural unspoilt environment [...]

• 29 November 2009 - Christmas Finger Food

  by Karen Austin, Lettercollum Kitchen Project
  These recipes are based on Basque pintxos, a tapa that usually consists of a toast with tasty toppings and are easily transported from plate to mouth.
  There are a few simple principles; the tapas should be easy to make, be visually attractive and they should taste good.
  With a little bit of [...]

• 14 October 2009 - Dealing with a Breakdown in your Relationship

  by Cindy McCarthy
  Relationship breakdown is one of the most stressful events a family will ever have to go through.  Those separating do not take the decision lightly and particularly when children are involved parents can be very upset at the thought of “breaking up the family” and taking away the stability their children have as [...]

• 14 October 2009 - Gallery Below to open in Leap, Co. Cork

  Gallery Below at Ine Anish, Leap, County Cork
  It’s surely a brave man who opens a gallery in Leap, West Cork in one of Ireland’s worst economic downturns, but Matthew Wellard’s response is, “It’s the best time. This is just when we all deserve a little more colour and beauty in our lives.”
  When you discover where [...]

• 14 October 2009 - Macra Na Feirme – Bantry 2009

  Brian Crowley MEP set to open the Macra na Feirme National Conference in Bantry
  The Macra Na Feirme Annual Conference or ‘Rally’ as it is more fondly known, will this year be officially opened by Brian Crowley, MEP. Macra’s National Conference which is sponsored by Dubliner Irish Cheese/Carbery Group, takes place in the Westlodge Hotel, Bantry [...]

• 14 October 2009 - Aoife O’Mahony Designer Jewellery

  Our Region is blessed with a wealth of artistic talent and it was most interesting to meet with Aoife O’ Mahony in her workshop in Marsh Road, Skibbereen.  Originally from Castletownsend,  Aoife spent her early life in Holland and completed her goldsmith course at college in Schoonhoven nr Rotterdam. During her early years in Holland [...]

• 18 September 2009 - The Craft of the Willow Basket Maker

  The advent of the autumn with the longer nights, logs on the fire made me think of some artisan crafts that have been carried on from past times and still survive in the present day.  It was therefore a pleasure to speak to Norbert Platz in his delightful home in Ballymurphy just outside Innishannon.
  Norbert, originally [...]

• 18 September 2009 - Autumn and the New Apple Crop

  For anyone with some time on their hands a visit to The Apple Farm, Moorstown, Cahir, Co. Tipperary is well worthwhile.  A visit during this wonderful spell of weather we are all currently enjoying is even more gratifying.
  The Apple Farm is owned and run by the Traas family originally from the Netherlands but who moved [...]

• 17 September 2009 - Meals on a Budget

  By Steven Baker
  Recession, Recession, Recession: If the government were to receive €1 every time that word has been said or printed over the last year we would not be in one for long, but the reality of it is that we are in recession and by the sounds of it, we are going to be [...]

• 17 September 2009 - Local Food Production Day – Ballydehob

  Following the success of the Local Food Production Day held at An Sanctoir in Ballydehob September last, the newly formed Ballydehob Food Group have embarked on organising the return of the event scheduled for Saturday 3rd October. Once again the event is to be held in the beautiful grounds of An Sanctoir, with yet another [...]

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