This week's Southern Star is full of West Cork news, views and sport and is in stores now.

IN NEWS

Kinsale town evacuated over ‘dangerous’ morning gas leak

Red flag raised over ambulance service and Southdoc issues

A new memorial garden in County Mayo includes a dedication to Valerie French from Leap who was murdered by her husband

Macroom bypass closed in both directions after series of icy road collisions

Mansplaining and blatant sexism: West Cork women in politics call for level playing field

West Cork Distillers refused permission for storage facility near Kinsale over fire safety concerns

St Vincent de Paul South West warns of 'deepening winter crisis' after Christmas calls for help soared to 3,000

New childcare facility planned for Bantry

Homeless numbers in emergency accommodation in Cork up 25% year on year

Award winning Ballinspittle oat grower Martin O'Regan tells The Souther Star about the reality of the grain-growing business, and why we need to support our Irish supplier

Dates and locations of Vintage Car and Tractor Runs across the region for 2026

IN LIFE

Recalling the Whiddy Island disaster 47 years on

All you need to know to get that all-important tax refund from the comfort of home

IN SPORT

We have a six-page preview of Kilbrittain hurlers’ All-Ireland club junior hurling final.

Enniskeane athlete Fiona Everard will compete in the World Cross-Country Championships in Florida this weekend.

Ahead of Barnsley’s trip to Liverpool in the FA Cup, Conor Hourihane chats about life in the hot-seat.

It’s advantage Clonakilty Soccer Club in the WCL Premier Division title race after their top-of-the-table win against Drinagh Rangers.

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