Out and About in West Cork

Were you Out and About in West Cork lately?

Check out our photo gallery down below.

Hundreds of volunteers took part in the KWD West Cork & Kerry County Clean-Up Day and An Taisce’s National Spring Clean in villages around the region. Despite the wet weather, many Tidy Town volunteers donned gloves and cleaned up in Rosscarbery and surrounds. Enjoying the litter pick were Clodagh Whelton; Marlena Tarnopolska and Ray Tarnopolski of Rosscarbery Tidy Towns. Picture: Andy Gibson.

Castlehaven GAA Supporters braved the wind and rain today to do their bit supporting the Cork GAA Clean Up Day. Gloves, Hi Viz Tops, Bin Bags and Litter Pickers were all supplied at the Havens Moneyvollahane Pitch for those picking along the roads of the parish.
Credit: Andrew Harris.

Enjoying day out at the Skibbereen Cheval Ride were Robbie and Ellie O'Callaghan from Clonakilty with their granny Kathleen Hayes from Leap. Photo; Anne Minihane.

Deirdre O'Driscoll and Patch taking part in the annual Skibbereen Cheval Ride last Sunday afternoon. Photo; Anne Minihane.

Mary O’Regan, Kilbronogue took this great shot of Mizen Head on a blustery April day.

Alex and Emily Lucey from Coomhola parked up their machines last Tuesday in respect of all the Irish people in the protest, and are still parked up as they can't afford to move. Their mum Catherine captured the moment on camera.

On a very windy day in Bantry, with gusts reaching 30 knots, Luca Ciocchi from Bantry and Pierre Thomas from Dunmanway went wind surfing in Bantry Bay. The lads reached speeds of up to 50km per hour during their session. (Photo: Andy Gibson)

Members of the Castletownbere Rowing Club, cox Fergus O’Driscoll, Sophie Power, Siobhan O’Neill, Riley Minehane and Caoimhe Ryan, training on a blustery Sunday morning. (Photo: Anne Marie Cronin)

Some of the cast of The Wizard of Castletownbere which was performed by Castletownbere Youth Theatre.

Paul O’Shea and family of Dursey Boat Trips presented a set of training tips to the Beara GAA senior football team. From left: Peter O'Leary (team manager), Marie O'Shea, Joseph O'Shea (team captain), Paul O'Shea and Caoimhe O'Shea. (Photo: Anne Marie Cronin)

Paul Ryan and Kate O’Flynn with Aoibhinn and Jenny Galvin, and Konrad, Neil and Mina Diamond, all helping with the community clean-up in Ballinascarthy.

Liam Slattery, Marion O’Brien and Betty Hennessey at the presentation of funds by Gortalassa Old School House (GOSH) to West Cork Rapid Response. The sum of €340 was raised by the branding day held at GOSH.

Saidbh O’Driscoll at the CLRG World Irish Dancing Championships in Chicago where she did herself and Scoil Rince Carney proud in the global competition.

Part of the proceeds from the Toddy Collins memorial event were presented to Rathbarry National School. At the presentation were (from left) Claire Hurley, Mary Crowley-Harte, Hazel Healy, Jeremiah Shanahan and Emily Hurley. (Photo: Martin Walsh)

Agnieszka Cebo captured the evening sky over the Kilmacabea pitch during a recent junior ladies match.

The painting of Joe O'Regan's garage and home in Ballinspittle which served the area for many years from the 1960s onwards.

Members of West Cork Sinn Fein who held their annual Easter commemoration in Clonakilty last Sunday.

James O’Donovan (organiser of the fundraiser), Brid Cahill O’Flynn, Diarmuid Cahill and Tom Mannix (club chairperson) at the presentation of funds from the St Stephen’s Day walk/run. CoAction was the chosen recipient of the proceeds raised.

At last week's Courtmacsherry Community Biodiversity Action Plan information event in the Courtmacsherry Community Hall were (from left): Christopher O'Sullivan, Cllr Gillian Coughlan, Cathy Eastman (ecologist), Vicky Knight (species conservation officer, Vincent Wildlife Trust) and Cllr John Michael Foley. (Photo: Martin Walsh)

Cllr Alan Coleman was the guest speaker at the recent Crossbarry commemoration event, pictured here with his son Darragh.

One of the signposts which has been erected to mark the achievement of Durrus becoming the All-Ireland winner of the Pride of Place competition.

Marie Burke (director, Specsavers Bandon) presenting a set of jerseys to Aisling O’Connor (captain, Bandon junior camogie team). Also included are junior players Jenny Fleming, Evelyn McCarthy, Maeve McCarthy and Breffini Kelly, along with Kevin McCarthy, coach with the minor and junior teams.

Maggie and Tim Williamson from Leap all ready to go at the annual Skibbereen cheval ride which was held last Sunday. (Photo: Anne Minihane)

Kathleen, Siobhan and Maria O'Mahony, Rosscarbery, enjoying the sunny weather at the Skibbereen cheval ride last Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Anne Minihane)

Kelli and Lochlainn O'Shea from Skibbereen watching all the activity at the start of the cheval ride last Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Anne Minihane)

The Ilen Rovers U16 girls who won their opening A league game against Valley Rovers on Wednesday evening in Church Cross at Donie Duggan Pitch with a full time score of 4-6 Ilen Rovers to 1-10 Valley Rovers. Back: Annie Collins, Lucy O'Driscoll, Emma Browne, Maria Connolly, Izzy O'Flynn, Sanne Connolly, Alannah O'Driscoll, Siobhán Hickey, Aisling Hickey, Tiana Osagie Crosby, Grace Fitzgerald and Tara Duggan. Front: Ellie Coakley, Hannah Collins, Claire Collins, Mia Crowley, Anna Walsh, Molly O'Neill, Caoimhe Cottrell, Lucy Murphy, Myra O'Flynn and Emer Crowley.

A selection of Anke’s charcoal drawings that were on exhibition in Budd’s Restaurant.

Anke’s charcoal drawings that were on exhibition in Budd’s Restaurant.

Anke’s charcoal drawings that were on exhibition in Budd’s Restaurant.

The large gathering at the unveiling of a seat to the late Francis Corkery in Belgooly.

At the annual Cork ETB Leaving Certificate awards ceremony held at City Hall, six members of the class of 2025 from Coláiste Ghobnatan were recognised. From left: Dominic Geslers, Clara Ní Chonaill, Aoife Ní Mhurchú, Aibigéal Ní Loingsigh, Colin Ó Tuama, Conor Ó Cróinín agus principal Máistir Ó Colmáin.

Pupils of Togher National School who were confirmed at St Patrick's Church, Dunmanway. Back: Majella Daly, Orah Collins, Alicia Hurley, Bishop Fintan Gavin, Aaron O’Callaghan, and Colleen Noonan (class teacher). Front: Sophie Buston, Ciaran O’Farrell and Ella O’Donovan.

Schull Community College’s fifth year student Daniel Copithorne (right) and his crew Matt Mapplebeck, are national champions after their victory at the 420 Irish Youth National Championships at Ballyholme Yacht Club in County Down.

Members of the Carbery Hunt Pony Club travelled to compete at the County Limerick Hunt Pony Club Triathlon / Biathlon last Sunday, where the Carbery Fledglings returned home with ribbons. Eight-year-old Amelia Barrett (left) delivered an outstanding performance in the fledglings girls competition finishing 1st in the swim, 3rd in the run, and securing 2nd place overall. Ollie Uí Chuileagáin also performed strongly, placing 2nd in his run, 3rd in the swim, and finishing 3rd overall.

The Bandon Show committee and sponsors with Moira Murrel, CEO Cork County Council, (centre) who was the guest speaker at the press launch for the show which will be held on May 17th.

Victoria Smusz from St Mary's National School with Bishop Fintan Galvin after the confirmation ceremony which was held at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dunmanway on Wednesday. (Photo: Andy Gibson)