Were you Out and About in West Cork lately?
Joey Williamson from Castletownshend National School who recieved his Confirmation at St. Barrahanes Church, Castlehaven pictured with Bishop Fintan Gavin. Photo; Anne Minihane.ADVERTISEMENT
Saoirse Buckley from Castletownshend National School who received her Confirmation at St. Barrahanes Church in Castlehaven pictured with her grandparents Jack and Abina Buckley. Photo; Anne Minihane.
Out and about in Clonaklilty were (left to right): Joan Collins, Lyre, Lisa Collins, Clonakilty and Eileen O'Brien, Ballinascarthy. Photo: Martin Walsh.
NEWS 17/4/2026 Pictured at the West Cork Garda youth awards at the Kinsale Hotel was Kara McCarthy O'Regan and her mum Bernadette O'Regan. Picture Denis Boyle
Geraldine Barry, Ballineen and Sabine Cronin, Dunmanway enjoying a coffee at Skibbereen's Farmers Market last weekend. Photo; Anne Minihane.
Kellieanne French, a pupil from Mount Saint Michael, Rosscarbery was one of 13 students from Cork who received an All-Ireland scholarship recently at University of Limerick. Also included in the photo are Willie O'Dea TD and J P McManus, who established the scholarship.
Amelia Quish at the West Cork Garda Youth Awards which were held at the Kinsale Hotel last Friday. (Photo: Denis Boyle)
Anne Quirke (left) from Clonakilty and Eileen Kingston, Inchydoney having a chat on Pearse Street, Clonakilty. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
Locals Aimee Mulcahy (left) and Aileen Hart enjoying the sunshine and clear skies in Emmet Square. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
The O'Mahony family from Ahiohill (from left) Willow, Caroline and Harper, having a picnic in Kennedy Gardens, Clonakilty. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
The West Cork Jesters team who were guests of Elche Rugby Club in Alicante, Spain last weekend took part in a non-competitive day of all-inclusive rugby at the host’s grounds on Saturday. The generosity and friendliness that was afforded the Jesters was second to none and it was a rewarding and fun experience for everyone involved. Back: Ellen Hodnett, Katie Nicholas, Eddie Nicholson, Orlaith Cronin, Stiofán Cronin, Sean Downey, Mícheál Cronin, Dave Keohane, John Quinlan, Aisling O’Reilly, Cian Fleming, Sandra O’Donoghue, Martin Dullea (captain), Ellen O’Donoghue, Dave Lynch and Jackie Peterson. Front: Lisa Hodnett, Linda McCarthy, Emily Cotter, Fiona Riney, Eoin O’Reilly, Caolan Spurling, Ronan Desmond, Geraldine Hicks, Jessie Nicholson, Ruarí Murphy and Patrick Batterberry. Missing from the photo, Jack Peterson-Harrington.
The Bantry Blues U7 footballers got their season off to a good start last Saturday morning when they travelled to a monster blitz in Ahiohill where they played three games and had great fun developing their skills.
Pupils at Dromclough National School learning about the Asian Hornet from beekeeper Eleanor Fitzgerald.
Ivy Egan inspecting an Asian Hornet.
Ballinascarthy Foróige, group award winners at the West Cork Garda Youth Awards, with leaders Louise O'Callaghan and Berry Hennessy alongside Garda Brigid Hartnett. (Photo: Denis Boyle)
Adult camogie players posing at the iconic Model T in Ballinascarthy with their new Allfresh Wholesale jerseys. From left: Holly Sweetnam, Nicole Prochniak, Megan Ryan, Kate O'Donovan, Ciara Hayes, Sarah Cahalane, Orlaith Dee, Ella Cahalane, Sinéad McCarthy, Michelle O'Driscoll, Katelyn O'Neill, Anna Cullinane, Clara Crowley and Barra Sweetnam.
Children making music at the Easter camp held at the Caha Centre with their Sound Sandwich harmonicas made as part of a physics workshop.
Mary Harrington Causkey, who is postmistress in Eyeries. Mary took over from Joan Lynch in 2003 and moved to her new premises in 2007. (Photo: Anne Marie Cronin)
Sean O’Sullivan from Barryroe with his stallion Coom View Legacy who was recently granted approval as a Class 1 Irish Draught stallion. The exceptional horse is set to be a valuable addition to the West Cork community and will stand at Sean’s Farm in Barryroe. Also included in the photo is Donna Cowens.
Mary O’Donovan from Newcestown, at the age of 96, meeting the Bishop at St Patrick’s Church in Dunmanway at the confirmation last Tuesday. Mary was there with her great-grand-children Fionn and Nessa Collins. (Photo: Noel M Photography)
Declan Coakley (chairman) and Mary Cahalane (committee, Skibbereen Athletic Club) presenting the proceeds of the Noreen McCarthy Road Races to Shirley McCarthy of Skibbereen Community Hospital. Back: Eileen Hourihane (club secretary), Paddy McCarthy and Siobhan Delaney (committee members), and John McCarthy (club treasurer). (Photo: Anne Minihane)
John McCarthy (treasurer, Skibbereen Athletic Club) presenting money raised from the Noreen McCarthy Memorial Road Races in aid of the ASD classes at St Patrick’s Boys’ National School to Bernie Gleeson and Karen Coppinger (parents association). Also included are Eileen Hourihane (secretary), Paddy McCarthy (committee), Declan Coakley (chairman) and Mary Cahalane and Siobhan Delaney (committee members). (Photo: Anne Minihane)
Cumann Seanchais members Margaret Kelleher, Traolach Ó Donnabháin, Regina Webb and Tim Crowley at the recent presentation to Regina Webb, executive librarian, Clonakilty Library.
At the recent cheque presentation to Cancer Connect from the O’Donovan family and customers at O'Donovan's Bar Fishers Cross are Séan Brennan, Jim Hayes, Mary Ann O'Connor, Séan O’Donovan, Sinéad Crowley, Denis O'Donovan, Billy Mooney, Brendan Harte, Ger Cullinane, Fachtna O'Connor and Chris O’Sullivan.
Richard Murphy heading to sea to haul his pots. (Photo: Anne Marie Cronin)
The Beara team who played in the McCarthy Insurance division /colleges football championship. Back: Jack Hanley (Castletownbere), Diarmuid O’Sullivan (Adrigole), Sean O’Shea (Adrigole), James Spencer (Castletownbere), Ben O’Sullivan (Adrigole), Tomas Murphy (Castletownbere), Alan O’Sullivan (Urhan), Micheal O’Shea (Urhan), Fintan Finner (Castletownbere), Declan Dunne (Castletownbere), Jonathan Rosales Harrington (Castletownbere), Ger Dunne (Urhan), Darren Harrington (Glengarriff), and Brian Terry O’Sullivan (Garnish). Front: Callum McElhinney (Glengariff), Alan Elphic (Urhan), Lee Kelly (Castletownbere), Daniel Hanley (Castletownbere), Steven O’Shea (Urhan), Tom O’Connor (Adrigole), Killian Murphy (Castletownbere), Billy Murphy (Castletownbere), James Harrington (Castletownbere), Oisin Murphy (Castletownbere), Joseph O’Shea (Urhan, captain) and Tiernan O’Sullivan (Adrigole). (Photo: Anne Marie Cronin)
Goleen and District Community Council hosted a fun event last Tuesday when they held a demonstration by Gorretti Gibson on how to arrange and care for window boxes. It was informative and thoroughly enjoyed by all those in attendance. Photo courtesy of Eileen O'Meara.
Conor Condon, John Wilson, Darren Keohane and Niall O'Mahony were some of the volunteers who got waxed last Saturday night as a fundraiser by The First Wives Club for the Newcestown Film Awards.
Matt Healy, Riverstick, who is now an important part of Shamrock Rovers’ success.
Community volunteer Mary Deasy participating in the KWD Big Spring Clean-Up organised by Timoleague Tidy Towns.
Benemerenti Medal recipient and retired Barryroe Church sacristan Maura Whelton with her extended family in the Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Barryroe following the presentation of the Benemerenti Medal from Pope Leo for her exceptional services to the Catholic church and the local community. The presentation was made by Most Reverend Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork and Ross. Photo courtesty of Paul Finn.
Pupils from Rusnacahara National School, Ahakista who were confirmed in the Sacred Heart Church, Durrus pictured with Bishop Noel O’Regan. Back: Siún Arundel, Gibbs Ross, Conor O’Brien and Eimear Daly. Front: Kathy Mae Bowen, Faye Tobin, James Bowen, Oisín O’Sullivan, Charlie Arundel and Anna Lawless. Also included are school staff Noreen Tobin and Kate Arundel and members of the clergy, Fr John O’Donovan, Fr Thierry Aimade and Canon Myles McSweeney.
Polly Plunkett (7) and Hailey Whelan (7) from Dublin at the launch of Together For Hospice’s appeal. (Photo: Conor McCabe)
Coláiste na Toirbhirte's Newspaper Club on a visit to The Southern Star offices in Skibbereen with Sally Collins (reporter) and Seán Mahon (managing director). The students are setting up their own school newspaper and learned about all aspects of media and publishing.
The Mount Saint Michael senior girls who were crowned Munster champions.
At the presentation of the Dinny and Frankie Memorial Cup at the Townhouse O’D’s to the winning threesome were: 1st, Martin Collins (Leap); 2nd, Tom Courtney (Bantry); and 3rd, Tom McCarthy (Skibbereen) with Kathleen Daly, Frankie Coughlan's daughter.
Councillor Caroline Cronin handing out the sandwiches with William Jones at Schull Community Hospital as part of the tour of the Schull cheval. Photo courtesy of Aughadown Community Photos.
James O’Brien sharing a bag of Taytos with a friendly horse after the Schull cheval ride last Sunday. Photo courtesy of Aughadown Community Photos.
Kilcoe National School has been chosen as the primary school regional winner for the southern region in An Taisce marine school of the year awards. They will travel to Dublin on May 15th to the awards ceremony where they will receive their trophy. An overall national winner will be chosen on the day. From left: Ina O’Driscoll, Addyson Goggin, Chloe Keohane, Lillia Casey and Emma Keohane.
Pupils of Rath NS at the recent launch of a Foraging Booklet, which all families contributed interviews to, by Baltimore’s Once and Future Free Food (OFFF). Included are Luka Pitton Brady, Quinn and Roisin Breen, Roberta Cattermaol, Annie Casey, Sadie Lavelle Martin, Iarla O’Cathasaigh, Muireann Daly, Donnchadh O’Cathasaigh, Daniel Casey and Ellie Hannick.
The Ilen Rovers U8 boys had a great morning of football last Saturday morning with a series of games against Gabriel Rangers. Thanks to Aidan Coughlan Landscaping for sponsoring a set of U8 boys jerseys. Aidan and family seen here handing over the new set to players and mentors. Kneeling: Odhran Coughlan, Harry Curran, Iarla Casey, Fionn Barry, Harry Coughlan, Donnacha Casey and Gavin Barry. Standing: Mícheál Coughlan, Kieran Coughlan, Finn O’Sullivan, Aidan Coughlan, Páidí Coughlan, Arlo Bunch, Senan Coughlan, Shane Holland, Nye Lawn, Tadhg Holland, James Browne, Finn Browne and Sean Holland.
The Ilen Rovers U16s who had a league win over Muintir Bháire at Church Cross last week. Back: Eoin West, Fiachra Garrett, Shane Murphy, Robbie Walsh, Conall Whooley, Dan Houlihan, Jack Crowley, Matthew Ashe, Matthew Sellars and Michael Whoolley. Front: Sammy Hobb, Senan Whooley, Liam O'Sullivan, Charlie Cottrell, Louie Hedger and Christopher Granaghan.
Macroom scouts member Gavin Browne accepting his award from Supt Niall O'Connell at the West Cork Garda Youth Awards. (Photo: Denis Boyle)
At a ceremony in Limerick recently, De la Salle Macroom past pupil Fabian Palka received his All-Ireland Scholarship, a fantastic achievement that reflects his hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Fabian was presented with his award by JP McManus and Willie O'Dea TD.
Cara Toal, Charlotte Galvin, Matthew Mulligan, Sadhbh Coakley and Emily Carroll, Kinsale Community School, took part in the Young Journalist Ireland Awards, run by Newsbrand, where they got a third place award in the School Newspaper category for their Voice of KCS project.
In total, 14 students, four robots/ teams and three teachers represented the school at the event.
Ballinascarthy Foróige, group award winners at the West Cork Garda Youth Awards, with leaders Louise O'Callaghan and Berry Hennessy alongside Garda Brigid Hartnett. (Photo: Denis Boyle)
