Check out our Out and About photo gallery from last week's paper.
Caroline Knight, Skibbereen and Charlotte Casey, Caheragh at the 'Carols by Candle Light' evening at the Holy Family Church, Caheragh on Friday night. (Photo: Andy Gibson)ADVERTISEMENT
Rosie and Tricia Kingston from Caheragh at the carol-singing last Friday evening. (Photo: Andy Gibson)
Vince and Con O'Flynn from Ballinascarthy, where Santa made an appearance at theCommunity Centre last weekend. (Photo: Andy Gibson)
Josephine McCarthy and Darragh and Ada Deasy from Ballinascarthy at the Community Centre, where Santa came by kind invitation of the GAA Club. (Photo: Andy Gibson)
Owain Buttimer and Lorna Coombes, both Kilmeen with Eric Jennings, Clonakilty, at a Farm Walk last week. (Photo: Andy GIbson)
At the Christmass Market hosted by O'Donovans on the square in Bandon were Sara Ligier and Julianne Callan. (Photo: Denis Boyle)
Anna Boyle O'Driscoll, Dawn Yates, John Boyle, and Deirdre Kelly at the Christmas Market in Bandon. (Photo: Denis Boyle)
Eddie Bennett, Ben Mason, Jayden O'Callaghan and Joey Bennett after football training at the bay in Schull. (Photo: Carlos Benlayo)
Three generations of Coakleys, Celia, Cliona and Safi, pictured at the Ballydehob Community Christmas Dinner on Sunday.
Lifelong supporters of the Ballydehob Community Christmas Dinner Mary, Lynch, Kathleen Mason, Tadhg O’Driscoll and Betty O’Brien pictured at the party on Sunday.
A duo Breda Rodger’s and Charlie Coughlan, who ensure the continued success of the Ballydehob Community Christmas Dinner pictured on Sunday.
Caheragh, West Cork, Ireland. 12th Dec, 2025. A 'Carols by Candle Light' event took place at Holy Family Church, Caheragh on Friday night last. The event was held in aid of Parish Schools; a new church sound system and West Cork Palliative Care with the church almost full. Four choirs took part in the musical evening. At the event were Eimear & Margaret Bohane from Caheragh. Picture: Andy Gibson.
Caheragh, West Cork, Ireland. 12th Dec, 2025. A 'Carols by Candle Light' event took place at Holy Family Church, Caheragh on Friday night last. The event was held in aid of Parish Schools; a new church sound system and West Cork Palliative Care with the church almost full. Four choirs took part in the musical evening. Picture: Andy Gibson.
The students from Castletownshend National School were beautifully on song when they performed at St. Barrahanes Church Community Carol Service in Castletownshend last week. Photo; Anne Minihane.
The three teams from third class in Barryroe National School that are entering projects in the STEPS Young Engineers Award competition (left to right): Sole Extension: Edward Carey, Willow Frankish, Bryon Hourihane, Jack Kelly and Cathal O'Regan. Crash Safety Signal (left to right): Rebecca Sherry, Éabha O'Leary, Andrew Whelton, Odhrán McCarthy and Joe Doyle. Dog Poop Collector (left to right): Nikodem Miziolek, Cara Sexton, Shay Murphy, Caitlín Flynn, Seán O'Regan and Johnny Fleming. Also include are (left) Niamh Murray, class teacher and (right) Katie McCarthy, SNA. Photo: Martin Walsh.
Fiona and Damien O'Leary with their daughters Fiadh and Grace met Santa and Mrs Claus at the Courtmacsherry Development Association's annual bazaar at the Courtmacsherry Community Centre last Sunday. Photo: Martin Walsh.
“School Fundraising Presentation,” A cheque presentation on behalf of Darrara National School Parents Association of monies raised from their fundraising events throughout the year was made at Darrara Community Centre. School Principal Claire Higgins accepted the cheque on behalf of the school. (L to R), Zelie Harrington O’Flynn, Amy Lyons, Donal Lyons, Chairperson of the Parents Association Sarah Pierce and school principal Claire Higgins.
A 'Carols by Candle Light' event took place at Holy Family Church, Caheragh on Friday night last. The event was held in aid of Parish Schools; a new church sound system and West Cork Palliative Care with the church almost full. Four choirs took part in the musical evening. At the event were Darren & Eoin O'Sullivan from Drimoleague. Picture: Andy Gibson.
Pupils at Carrigboy National School Concert which took place in Sacred Heart Church Durrus on Friday last.
Clodagh, Tadhg and Alannah Goggin, Baltimore with Calum and Shane Casey, Durrus were delighted to meet Santa at Fields of Skibbereen 8th of December Annual Christmas Celebration. Photo; Anne Minihane.
Alison and Elinor Gordon, Castletownshend enjoying the annual Fields of Skibbereen 8th of December Christmas celebrations. Photo; Anne Minihane.
Aine and Rosaleen O'Driscoll, Baltimore, Emily and Marie O'Driscoll, Skibbereen, Kevin Collins of Fields Skibbereen, James and Grace Keating, Skibbereen enjoying the Fields of Skibbereen 8th of December Christmas Celebrations. Photo; Anne Minihane.
Presentation by Kilbrittain Festival Committee to Kilbrittain Parish Funds, Barry Madden, Festival Committee, Tim Kramer,Festival Committee, Oliver Ahern, Festival Committee, Father Jafla, Louise Hayes, Festival Committee, Michele Cronin Festival Committee with Pat, McCarthy Noreen Sweetnam and Jim Moor Parish Finance Committee with Ellie mullen and Matthew cronin.
Lisavaird Co-Op held its Winter Symposium at the Fernhill House Hotel in Clonakilty last night. Around 100 farmers attended the event, which had speakers discussing various subjects on dairy farming. The Lisavaird Co-Op Cell Check Awards, which acknowledge milk quality, were also presented. At the event were Seamus O'Sullivan, Rosscarbery and John & Darragh Clancy from Clonakilty. Picture: Andy Gibson.
Lisavaird Co-Op held its Winter Symposium at the Fernhill House Hotel in Clonakilty last night. Around 100 farmers attended the event, which had speakers discussing various subjects on dairy farming. The Lisavaird Co-Op Cell Check Awards, which acknowledge milk quality, were also presented. At the event were Daniel O'Leary, Rossmore and Michael McCarthy, Lyre. Picture: Andy Gibson.
Skibbereen, West Cork, Ireland. 28th Nov, 2025. Skibbereen held its Christmas lights on event in the town centre this evening with hnundreds of people turning out for the event. At the event were Lucy; Liam; Evie; George & Claire Anthony from Skibbereen. Picture: Andy Gibson.
The Junior Infant class at Castletownshend National School were absolutely delighted to welcome Santa Claus to their school last week. Photo; Anne Minihane.
Cadhla O'Regan, Aoife Barrett and Katelyn Collins ready to perform the Nativity in Dromore Church.
Maggie Barry and Anna Draper who played the part of angels in Dromore NS Nativity..
Pictured at the Christmass Market hosted by O'Donovans on the square, Bandon was Abby Ho, Ho on the go catering with Lisa Collins, Gaza Go Bragh and Aisling Colins, Candles and Craftes. Picture Denis Boyle
A Teagasc/Carbery Joint Programme Farm Walk was held on the farm of Stephen Buttimer, Ballineen today. Around 60 farmers attended the event which focussed on Dry Cow Minerals, Condition Scoring, Designing Drafting Facilities and Calculating Break Even Milk Price for your Farm. At the event were Brian Buttimer, Ballineen; Liz O'Halloran, Ballineen; Padraig Cunnane, Ballinacarriga and John Cullinane, Ballineen. Picture: Andy GIbson.
Santa made an appearance at the Ballinascarthy Community Centre today, an event organised by Ballinascarthy GAA. Visiting the big man were Donnacha; Cormac & Oisín Deasy from Timoleague. Picture: Andy Gibson.
