Organisation: Crosshaven

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Harbour and village views from Crosshaven's Drake's Point development

The east-west crescents of this new development have plenty to feed the senses, writes Tommy Barker

property

Crosshaven's RCYC 1720 sailing celebration left up the creek, but Brightwater still has wind in its sales

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Early Christmas cheer for Munster GAA projects as €1.3m allocated in development grant scheme

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Search for lone fisherman missing off Cork coast

property

Stunning €795,000 Crosshaven home has deck stacked in its favour

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How Munster can reap rewards of west Cork rugby revolution

A grand apartment to call home in Crosshaven

Tommy Barker enjoys the right royal views from this grand, ground floor apartment in Crosshaven.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2017

1720 class returns to Baltimore

The much-loved 1720 Sportsboard class comes to one of Ireland’s favourite sailing venues this week for a national championship that mixes the best aspects of amateur sailing.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2017

Cancer survivor celebrates recovery with 480km charity walk

A cancer survivor who was once told she had just six months to live is celebrating her miraculous recovery by embarking on a punishing 480km charity walk.

Tue, 15 Aug, 2017

Man who swam Cork harbour lucky not to be 'a statistic'

A man who embarked on a risky Cork Harbour swimming stunt in his underwear for a bet ignored requests to stop, wasted emergency service time, and delayed the passage of two ships.

Wed, 09 Aug, 2017

Man who swam Cork harbour lucky not to be ‘a statistic’

A man who embarked on a risky Cork Harbour swimming stunt in his underwear for a bet ignored requests to stop, wasted emergency service time, and delayed the passage of two ships.

Wed, 09 Aug, 2017

Annalise Murphy aiming to repeat 2015 Moth gold victory

Extreme weather conditions over continental Europe impacted the opening races of the Moth World Championships on Lake Garda this week.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2017

Nicholas ‘Nin’ O’Leary brings professional approach to racing

Since the earliest days of yacht racing, professional sailors in a largely amateur sport have always had a mixed reception.

Thu, 13 Jul, 2017

Motorboat accident survivor calls for 'hero' who saved his life to be honoured

A man who lost an arm in a motorboat accident has called for the hero who saved his life to be honoured posthumously.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2017

Magical history tour of the car that starred in Harry Potter

One of Ford’s must successful and enduring European vehicles, more than a million and a half Anglias were produced between 1939 and 1967, in various styles.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2017

Top 8 fish soups tested

A decent chowder — fish-flavoured and bulked up with vegetables — makes a hearty and healthy meal, says Roz Crowley.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2017

Pair deny using illegal workers in fishing industry

Two men went on trial at Cork District Court yesterday on charges arising from an investigation of alleged use of illegal migrant workers in the fishing industry.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2017

Cork harbour boatyard for sale in the region of €4-5 million

A LONG-established Cork harbour boatyard, part of which occupies the site of the former Majorca Ballroom in Crosshaven, is to come up for sale in coming months.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2017

Junior Rugby Focus: Newcastle West edge thriller to close gap on Clonmel

Newcastle West won a thriller away to St. Senan’s to close the gap on Clonmel at the top of Division 1 of the Munster Junior League.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2016

Taste of Michelin success is just reward for hard working businesses

When Michael and Bridie O’Neill started in the hospitality trade 27 years ago at Renard Point, near Cahersiveen in Kerry, being in the Michelin Guide was far from their minds.

Sun, 30 Oct, 2016

Junior Rugby: Clonmel reel in Kilfeacle to maintain grip on top spot

There were no changes at the top of Divisions 1 and 2 of the Munster Junior League, but Killorglin have regained top spot in Division 3.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2016

Ballinluska House in Myrtleville is a rare listing, in need of TLC and a vision

A bastion of the old British Empire, Ballinluska House in Myrtleville is up for sale but is under threat from the sea, writes Tommy Barker.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Track the Crosshaven man attempting the cross-Channel solo swim

A well-known Crosshaven businessman is currently attempting the cross-Channel solo swim.

Tue, 30 Aug, 2016

Redheads rule at Crosshaven international convention

Newly crowned Queen of the Redheads Emma Ní Chearuil admits growing up with red hair wasn’t always easy, but she maintains you eventually take pride in your tresses and feel blessed for the gift of a rare hair colour.

Mon, 22 Aug, 2016

WATCH: House of the week: Camden Road, Crosshaven €495,000

If you wanted a marine comparison for this diminutive Cork harbour home called Melvin, it’s that it resembles a dinghy....that thinks it’s a yacht.

Sat, 23 Jul, 2016

Wind boost for Volvo Cork Week opener

A full programme of races started the biennial Volvo Cork Week yesterday as strong winds gave way to moderate offshore breezes for the 100-boat fleet competing around the harbour.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2016

Faster lifeboat arrives in Crosshaven after anonymous donation

A faster lifeboat with enhanced radar capabilities is set to enter service at one of Cork’s busiest RNLI stations this week thanks to a donation from an anonymous benefactor.

Wed, 22 Jun, 2016

Crosshaven lifeboat rescues two after yacht runs aground off Cork

Two people have been rescued after their yacht ran aground off the coast of Cork last night.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2016

Skipper and boat owners fined €4k

The skipper and owners of a fishing boat were convicted and fined a total of €4,000 yesterday on charges partly related to out-of-date safety equipment on a trawler.

Thu, 19 May, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Munster take another title step with narrow win

The Munster Junior team took another big step towards the Junior Interprovincial Championship title with an 11-10 win over reigning champions Ulster at Clonakilty.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Rapid opening paves the way for Glanworth

Glanworth 1-14 Glenville 1-9: It all started to go wrong for Glenville in the opening minutes when Glanworth opened up a four-point lead in this challenging Cork IFC round one battle at Rathcormac yesterday.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Cork’s U21 All-Ireland may disrupt local fixtures

Cork’s progression to the All-Ireland U21 final, on Saturday, April 30, looks set to disrupt local football championship fixtures.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Munster Rugby Squad Training & Press Conference

Anthony Foley expects John Andress and Darren O’Shea to provide valuable service

Anthony Foley believes Munster have done some good business by landing Irish tighthead John Andress and re-signing former academy lock Darren O’Shea for next season.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2016

OBITUARY: Paul Bannon, striker turned title-winning centre-back with Cork City FC

’A proud Tipperary man... he came in and he settled, he loved Cork and he loved the craic’

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Shock result sends Crosshaven up

There are no changes at the top of Division 1 and 2 of the Munster Junior League after a busy weekend but Crosshaven have been promoted from the Third Division after Killorglin’s surprise loss to Fethard.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Junior rugby: Clonmel bid to strengthen grip on Division One title

Clonmel can solidify their grip on the Division 1 title this weekend when they make the short journey to Kilfeacle. But the home side will be buoyant after a sublime second-half display in the cup saw them cut through Highfield, with Shane Looby and JJ Cooney impressive.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2016

Cork fire brigade units ‘too slow’

Nearly a quarter of fire brigade units in Co Cork are slower to mobilise than the national average time of six minutes.

Tue, 23 Feb, 2016

Junior Rugby Focus: Bandon move to within a point of leaders Clonmel

The weather played havoc with the weekend fixture list with the Division One tie between Clonmel and Richmond among the fixtures postponed.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Junior Rugby: St Senan’s win cup thriller

St. Senan’s and Youghal produced two of the big shocks of yesterday’s Munster Junior Cup programme.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Junior Rugby round up: Unbeaten Clonmel and Richmond battle it out for place in cup final

The big games this weekend are the two Munster Junior Challenge Cup semi-finals, with top-ranked Clonmel and Richmond facing up against each other, while the second semi-final involves St Senans against Galbally.

Fri, 18 Dec, 2015

Richmond ready to make a splash at struggling Waterpark against Clonakilty

Richmond are a team particularly impacted by postponements this season. After Storm Desmond decimated last weekend’s fixture list, the Limerick side have so far managed to play just four of their scheduled seven games.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

Junior Rugby Focus: Conor Cooney kicks leaders Clonmel to another victory

Clonmel extended their lead at the top of Division 1 of the Munster Junior League as their main challengers were idle because of the weather.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

RNLI lifeboat volunteers save Santa in dramatic rescue

Santa Claus was at the centre of a dramatic lifeboat rescue yesterday but, thanks to their training and swift response, RNLI volunteers helped save Christmas.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015

UCC face tough Munster Senior Cup trip to Bruff

The cups take centre stage at both senior and junior levels this weekend. Four Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Cup matches are down for decision while the All-Ireland Junior Cup quarter-finals also take place with two sides flying the Munster flag.

Fri, 20 Nov, 2015

Junior Rugby: Conor Cooney ensures high-flying Clonmel pass St Senan’s test

All top four sides won in Division One of the Munster Junior League as both Kilfeacle and Bandon recorded bonus-point wins.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2015

Alex Sheehan try helps Clonmel go clear at the summit

Rain disrupted the Munster Junior League program yesterday with eight of the scheduled games being postponed.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Anthony O’Leary set to defend ‘14 title

Following last weekend’s victory for Crosshaven’s Peter McCann in Kinsale at the ISA Junior All-Ireland Sailing Championships, attention switches to Dun Laoghaire this morning where Anthony O’Leary is set to defend his 2014 title at the National Yacht Club.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2015