Tommy Barker admires a beautifully-upgraded farmhouse on the shores one of Ireland’s most famous scenic places.

Seaweed may yet be a lucrative crop for more than 6,000 landowners in Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Galway, Mayo, and Donegal who have rights relating to seaweed.

American model and actress Emily Ratajkowski recently enjoyed a getaway to Cork and took to the waters of Bantry Bay by boat.

An organisation opposed to the development of another salmon farm in Bantry Bay says the area is “already overburdened” with them and believes there’s a direct link between such farms and sea lice infestation which can kill wild fish.

A consultant representing a company planning to develop a €3.5m salmon farm in Bantry Bay has told a reconvened oral hearing it will not have a detrimental impact on the general environment or wild fish stocks.

BioAtlantis is licenced to mechanically harvest kelp around the Bantry Bay area. However, despite the fiscal and employment potential and despite assurances from the company, considerable local concern remains about the impact on wildlife, livelihoods and the environment, writes Noel Baker.

Up to 50 jobs in lobster and shrimp fishing could be threatened if the industrial harvesting of 1,860 acres of native seaweed forest goes ahead in Bantry Bay, according to fishermen.

This ‘Home of the Year’ contender in West Cork is in ship-shape for a lively buyer, writes Tommy Barker.

Perfect for a buyer who likes sea views on their holidays or for someone who wants to live with them all year round

Talk about putting the WOW! into the WAW, Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.