A survey by Skibbereen and Bandon Credit Union of more than 200 women in agriculture in West Cork shows 61% saying financial pressure is the biggest stress factor in running a farm.

The State Solicitor for West Cork, Malachy Boohig, said he was asked to attend a meeting in Bandon Garda Station in March 1998 where it was made clear gardaí were unhappy the DPP had opted not to charge Ian Bailey over the death of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

THOUSANDS of revellers are set to enjoy a free music festival in Bandon, Co Cork, this weekend which will feature headline acts like Duke Special, Director and Mary Black.

A PYRAMID scheme that has spread like wildfire in West Cork, Kerry and Clare has pitted family members against each other with gardaí estimating as much as €10 million has been invested.