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Over 50,000 sign up to coronavirus social media support groups

Over 50,000 people across Ireland have come together to join a coronavirus support group on Facebook.

news

Motorcyclist, 32, dies following collision with car

The collision between a motorcycle and a car occurred on the N10 at Templemartin at around 8.45pm last night.

home and outdoors

Leaves withering too early- a cause of concern?

What seems like a premature withering of leaves on certain trees iscausing concern to some readers. After all, we’re only just movinginto autumn and it’s early to behappening.

sport

Buckley and Bohane advance to Munster final

sport

Buckley finishes with a flourish at Ballygurteen

sport

Bowen and McGuigan set for intriguing battle

Dominant O’Donovan shines on Bank Holiday weekend

James O’Donovan grabbed the limelight with two great wins in the busiest bowling week of 2018.

Wed, 09 May, 2018

David Murphy delivers statement of intent at Firmount

David Murphy put down a serious marker for all with aspirations of winning the 2018 Munster senior championship when he dismissed James Buckley in a one-sided first round tie at Firmount on Saturday.

Wed, 02 May, 2018

Brilliant start sets up McDonagh for easy win

Arthur McDonagh bowled impressively at Newcestown to beat Gavin Twohig by a bowl of odds in the Munster Senior Championship.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2018

Riordan powers home against O’Donovan to reach final

Donal Riordan powered to the Munster Intermediate final, beating Willie O’Donovan by a bowl of odds at Castletownkenneigh.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2017

‘Rain man’ Gavin Twohig holds off Éamon Bowen fightback

Gavin Twohig beat Éamon Bowen by almost a bowl in the first round of the Munster senior championship in driving rain at Templemartin on Monday.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2017

James Cooney steals the show with big win over Murphy

James Cooney was the star of the Munster Junior A action last weekend, beating Michael Murphy by three bowls after a scintillating 10 shot salvo at Whitechurch on Sunday.

Wed, 24 May, 2017

Riordan makes move in Munster intermediate championship

Donal Riordan bowled brilliantly at Bauravilla to advance at the expense of Donncha O’Brien in the Munster intermediate championship.

Wed, 10 May, 2017

Donncha O’Brien claims last-gasp victory at Derrinasafa

Donncha O’Brien closed with three sensational bowls to snatch the Marshall Clarke Cup from Mick Hurley in the last shot at Derrinasafa.

Wed, 12 Apr, 2017

Jerry Gibbons lifts Barrett Cup after scorching effort

Jerry Gibbons scorched past the line in 12 throws to win the Bill Barrett Cup final over Tim Young at Caheragh.

Wed, 29 Mar, 2017

Donncha O’Brien and Mick Hurley impressive in making final

Donncha O’Brien and Mick Hurley will contest the Marshall Clarke Cup final at Derrinasafa following impressive semi-final wins.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2017

Mick Hurley digs deepest to claim win at Ballinacurra

A determined, focused, and confident finish saw Mick Hurley beat Denis Wilmot and Jim Coffey in the Ballinacurra final.

Wed, 01 Feb, 2017

Departing chair Susan Greene will be a tough act to follow

Susan Greene is set to vacate the chair of Ból-Chumann na hÉireann, having led the national governing body since 2001.

Wed, 26 Oct, 2016

Outpouring of gratitude for Newcestown shopkeeper who sold the Irish Examiner for 58 years

In a world where things are increasingly instant and impersonal, it's good to remember the things about Irish society that make us what we are.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2016

Last-gasp Séamus Sexton claims cup in Donoughmore

Séamus Sexton won the Pat Barry Cup at Donoughmore where he beat Michael Bohane in the last shot.

Wed, 17 Aug, 2016

James O’Donovan has a double reason to celebrate

James O’Donovan is celebrating two brilliant wins. He beat Gary Daly in the Paddy Barry Cup at Rosscarbery and followed with a win over Killian Kingston in the Bowel Cancer Research benefit at Shannonvale.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2016

Census 2016 shows increase in deserted villages in rural Ireland

Rural Ireland has again recorded a significant population decline according to the latest census figures.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2016

A week to remember for rising star Darragh Kiely

Darragh Kiely is the standout player of the past week, having won three critical scores in quick succession, culminating in the All-Ireland U18 final.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2016

Donncha O’Brien masters elements and rival Jerry Gibbons

Donncha O’Brien was brilliant at Durrus where he beat Jerry Gibbons by almost a bowl in torrential rain in the West Cork Junior A championship.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2016

Fears over plan to cut Cork school bus service sees 250 people attend public meeting

Fears of a school’s pupil and staff numbers being slashed by half saw more than 250 parents, teachers, and national politicians attend a public meeting on proposals to reduce bus services for students.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2016

Munster semi-finals taking centre stage

The Munster senior championship will dominate bowling for the next few weeks, starting with both semi-finals at the weekend.

Wed, 15 Jul, 2015

O’Donovan produces finishing flourish to snatch win at Templemartin

James O’Donovan finished with five brilliant bowls at Templemartin to dethrone All-Ireland senior champion Aidan Murphy in the Munster quarter-final on Sunday.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2015

Trading up: Templemartin, Bandon €425,000

At the upper end of the market in Bandon, Co Cork comes an attractive dormer property at Templemartin with a guide of €425,000.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2015

Way is clear for junior and women’s deciders

Billy McAuliffe and Paul Buckley will contest a classic Munster Junior A final at Templemichael on Friday week, June 26.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2015

Catriona O’Farrell holds off Emma Fitzpatrick to advance to Munster final

Catriona O’Farrell bowled impressively at Templemartin to secure her place in the Munster senior final with almost a bowl of odds on Emma Fitzpatrick.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2015

Aidan Murphy’s last-gasp heroics edges Killian Kingston at Pouladuff

All-Ireland champion Aidan Murphy narrowly beat Killian Kingston in the last shot at Pouladuff to secure his place in the Munster quarter-final.

Wed, 20 May, 2015

Ryan’s victory the highlight in intermediate clashes

Raymond Ryan was the pick of the weekend Munster Intermediate championship winners after beating Denis O’Driscoll by almost three bowls at the Marsh Road.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2015

Nicholas Carey turns on the style to outclass Willie O’Donovan

Nicholas Carey gave a record breaking performance at Clashmore where he beat Willie O’Donovan by almost three bowls of odds in the Munster Intermediate championship.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2015

Gavin Twohig closes out brilliantly to edge out David Hubbard at Rosscarbery

Gavin Twohig closed with 10 brilliant bowls to beat David Hubbard in the last shot of the Rosscarbery final. 

Wed, 25 Feb, 2015

Mackle and O’Reilly in Armagh double at Barry Cup

Armagh bowlers had a double in the Mick Barry Cup when Thomas Mackle beat Christy Mullins and Bryan O’Reilly beat Trevor O’Meara at Ballincurrig on Sunday.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2014

Ulster edge Munster in premier titles battle

Following last weekend’s All-Ireland series in Armagh the 13 premier titles of 2014 have been decided with Ulster ending the series on seven wins to Munster’s six.

Wed, 06 Aug, 2014

Sexton wins Timoleague thriller

Seamus Sexton beat Pat Butler by a bowl in a brilliant Munster intermediate championship quarter-final at Timoleague.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2014

Man for court after Cork drugs find

A man is due in court in Cork this morning after gardaí seized €50,000 worth of cannabis herb.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2014

Mullins and Murphy set for final showdown

Aidan Murphy and Christy Mullins will contest the Munster senior final on Sunday July 6 at Ballygurteen.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2014

Coppinger and Murphy set for enthralling Munster semi-final battle

The Munster senior championship semi-final pairings were finalised at the weekend after wins for 2013 champion Martin Coppinger, Christy Mullins and Gary Daly. Aidan Murphy had already qualified.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2014

Ryan edges Russell in Munster opener

All-Ireland senior women’s champion Carmel Ryan secured a hard-fought victory over Sharon Russell in the first round of the Munster championship at Ballinacurra.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2014

Creedon edges terrific joust with Sexton

John Creedon won a terrific joust with Edmond Sexton in the Munster senior championship at Templemartin on Sunday.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2014

Murphy and Mullins the big winners on benefit weekend

David Murphy and Christy Mullins were the big winners at the Murphy Fund benefit weekend at Shannonvale.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2014

Kingston too strong for Riordan

Killian Kingston beat Donal Riordan by over a bowl in the Tim Foley Cup at Templemartin on Sunday.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2013

Coppinger edges Murphy to reach Munster quarter-final

All-Ireland senior champion Martin Coppinger secured a place in the Munster quarter-final through a last shot win over Aidan Murphy at a tense and tightly packed Baile Mhuirne on Sunday.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2013

Murphy maintains impressive Munster form

David Murphy continued his march to the Munster senior championship quarter-final with a bowl-of-odds win over Nicholas Carey at Templemichael on Sunday.

Wed, 15 May, 2013

Twohig continues excellent vein of form

Gavin Twohig got the first win in the renewal of the Connie Killarney Cup at Skibbereen on Sunday when he beat Donal Riordan by over two bowls.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2013

Creedon maintains unbeaten record

John Creedon maintained his perfect record in 2013 when he beat Edmund Sexton by a bowl of odds at Baile Mhuirne on Sunday to complete an early season three-in-a-row.

Wed, 13 Feb, 2013

O’Sullivan dominates to set up Templemartin decider with O’Donoghue

Liam O’Sullivan was an impressive winner over John O’Rourke in the Munster junior A semi-final on the Bantry road at Togher Cross.

Wed, 18 Jul, 2012

Neat package, inside and out

Bandon bungalow sits on a half acre site with mature garden and a sun room with some ripening tomato plants, Tommy Barker reports

Sat, 07 Jul, 2012

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