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IN NEWS

A precious ring of sentimental value was recovered after a council worker sifted through a day’s worth of rubbish in Clonakilty.

West Cork is to get funding for early-stage work on the Innishannon bypass and an extension of the Bandon bypass - but it's not enough, it's been claimed

Fresh fears have been raised about the future of HSE mental health facility Perrot House in Skibbereen

Cautious welcome for off-shore wind farm in Bantry

Willie and Diane O'Donovan receive a Mayor's community award for their annual Christmas lights display in Union Hall which has raised over €80,000 for various charities

End of an era for Courtmacsherry RNLI as Brian O'Dwyer retires after 28 years

The Algiers pub in Baltimore steps back in time this Thursday February 19th serving up an iconic menu to mark its 15th anniversary

IN LIFE

Mural artist Shane O'Driscoll from Bandon on what inspired his latest exhibition

IN SPORT

Gabriel Rangers footballer Paddy O’Driscoll helped UL win the college’s first-ever Sigerson Cup title

Newcestown camogie star Claire Kingston has won three Ashbourne Cups in a row, with two different colleges

Cork football manager John Cleary is urging fans to back the Rebels in their huge Division 2 clash with Meath on Sunday

Jack Crowley’s former coach, Régis Sonnes, feels the Bandon RFC star can play full back for Ireland, as well as outhalf

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