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BALLYEA: Clare senior hurling champions for the first time
BALLYEA: Clare senior hurling champions for the first time

Of all the signs and banners that have shot up along the Kildysart Road to celebrate the magical adventure of the local hurling team, the one by the Kellys’ front gate probably best encapsulates the boldness and historical nature of it.

Tue, 27 Dec, 2016

A glorious setting - €2m Waterfall home with Beara essentials
A glorious setting - €2m Waterfall home with Beara essentials

A Beara Peninsula home offers privacy and luxury in a prized coastal setting, writes Tommy Barker.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

There’s a good moon rising outside Ennis after Ballyea's Canon Hamilton Cup victory
There’s a good moon rising outside Ennis after Ballyea's Canon Hamilton Cup victory
Any hurling club’s first senior title is a deluge of romance, and Ballyea’s victory is no different, writes PM O’Sullivan.  

Sat, 05 Nov, 2016

Circuit of Ireland Rally 2015 - Friday 3rd April
Manus Kelly claims stunning victory at National Rally Championship
Subaru WRC debutants Donegal’s Manus Kelly/Donal Kelly took a superb win on the Seven Oaks Hotel Carlow Rally, the third round of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Richie Cahill happy as gritty Glenville kick on
Richie Cahill happy as gritty Glenville kick on

Glenville 2-10 Ballydesmond 0-5: Glenville remain in the race for IFC honours after overcoming Ballydesmond with an eye-catching performance at Ballyclough yesterday.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2015

Cork publicans set €50,000 target for SVP collection
Cork publicans set €50,000 target for SVP collection

Cork publicans are coming together to organise a special fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul in the run-up to Christmas with the aim of collecting at least €50,000. 

Wed, 03 Dec, 2014

The Nire setting sights higher
The Nire setting sights higher

The Nire (Waterford) 1-11 Ballylanders (Limerick) 0-7

Mon, 03 Nov, 2014

Credit union wind-up ‘a huge blow’ for area

The court order to wind up a credit union serving the remote Beara Peninsula represents a "huge blow" to the area, according to locals.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2014

Dorgan keeps Grenagh on course for double

Grenagh 0-15 Ballydesmond 0-09

Mon, 28 Oct, 2013

The building blocks behind the Banner
The building blocks behind the Banner

Five years ago work on the revival of Clare hurling got underway in earnest. This weekend they are reaping the rewards — and even brighter times may lie ahead.

Tue, 10 Sep, 2013

IFA members to celebrate 25 years of county divisions

Cork IFA members are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the county’s decision to create the divisions of west, north, and central.

Sat, 17 Nov, 2012

Breen goal puts Ballydesmond in driving seat

Ballydesmond 1-17 Canovee 0-13

Mon, 03 Sep, 2012

O’Connor and Fleming inspire Ballydesmond

Sharp-shooting Donncha O’Connor and Niall Fleming combined to earn Ballydesmond a deserved win over Cill na Martra in this Cork IFC first round clash at Dromtariffe on Saturday.

Mon, 07 May, 2012

Kelly’s goal proves the key for Ballydesmond

Ballydesmond 1-9 Glanmire 0-9

Mon, 09 May, 2011

Castles in the air

Dunboy Castle near Castletownbere, Co Cork, was meant to be a dream six-star hotel. Instead, despite massive investment, it lies idle, reports Catherine Shanahan.

Sat, 07 May, 2011

German students expose Bere facts

THE need for all businesses in the Beara Peninsula to work together to market the area has been highlighted by 14 German students.

Thu, 22 Jul, 2010

New IFA Munster vice president vows to protect family farm structure

THE new Munster vice president of the Irish Farmers Association is Chris Hayes, a former chairman of the West Cork county IFA executive.

Thu, 24 Dec, 2009

State fails to tackle dog farm horror

WELL done to Evelyn Ring and the Irish Examiner editorial (July 29) for highlighting the horrific puppy farm situation that thrives in this country and the problems with the puppies that are bred in these conditions.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2008

Harrington rescues Castletown in thriller

ONE hundred miles west of Cork city in beautiful Cahermore, two of Beara’s great rivals fought themselves to a standstill for the right to meet Kildorrery in the IFC semi-final.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2008

Mart enjoys superb trading

Marts: Heavy continental bullocks were a superb trade at Bandon Mart yesterday where up to €510 over €/kg was paid for choice lots at one of the largest sales of cattle at the centre for some time.

Fri, 06 Oct, 2006

Strict new rules enforced in elections of IFA officers
IFA meetings around the country have been enlivened by the adoption of the association’s new rules.

Thu, 06 Apr, 2006

Dairy farmer to lead IFA into tough future
THE Irish Farmers Association yesterday elected a dairy farmer for the first time in 12 years to lead its 85,000 members into what will be a challenging future.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2005

Candidates get vote go-ahead
IFA National Returning Officer Seamus O’Brien confirmed last Friday that all three presidential candidates had received the nominations required by the Association’s new rules - endorsement by their own county executive and five county chairmen.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2005

Three to contest IFA presidency
THE next president of the 85,000 member Irish Farmers Association will be chosen from three leading members, who have been nominated to contest the election.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2005

Kelly to join IFA deputy race
DONAL KELLY will throw his hat in the ring for the job of IFA Deputy President when the election campaign for the association's top jobs kicks off at next week's National Ploughing Championships at Mogeely, Co Cork.

Thu, 22 Sep, 2005

Kelly wants IFA deputy presidency
Munster IFA vice president, Donal Kelly, is to seek the deputy presidency in the December elections.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2005

Castletownbere push wasteful Glanmire all the way

Glanmire 1-8 Castletownbere 1-7

Mon, 05 Sep, 2005

Deane still likely to face rivals in election race
NO opposition has yet emerged to former IFA National Livestock Chairman Derek Deane in his bid to become deputy president of the association.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2005

North Cork remembers its IFA stalwarts
STALWARTS of the Irish Farmers’ Association were remembered, when the North Cork executive celebrated the golden jubilee of the foundation of the National Farmers Association.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2005

Shanahan following in brothers footsteps as Blackwater claim title in thriller
Blackwater CC (Lismore)2-9 John The Baptist CC (Hospital)1-9

Thu, 21 Apr, 2005

Bank won’t contribute to Tralee Beef compo

PROSPECTS for recovery of losses incurred by livestock farmers when the Tralee Beef and Lamb company collapsed three years ago have received a further major setback.

Thu, 03 Feb, 2005

IFA officers under fire on food policy
TWO senior IFA officers have been warned they must practice what they preach on promoting Irish food.

Thu, 28 Oct, 2004

Hotel glitch may land IFA chiefs in trouble
A POLITICALLY incorrect slip-up may have landed IFA Deputy President Ruardhi Deasy, and Munster Vice-president Donal Kelly in trouble with the Association in Limerick.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2004

‘Honner’s Army’ can help run shows
GET more young people on board, urged Macra President Thomas Honner , when he recently performed the official opening of the Cappamore, Co Limerick Golden Jubilee Agricultural Show, jointly with Donal Kelly, Munster Vice-president IFA.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2004

Ahern hears plea on piggeries
A delegation from the Irish Farmers Association met with Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in West Cork yesterday and fully briefed him on what it sees as the impact of Dairygold Co-op’s decision to opt out of primary pig processing.

Wed, 08 Sep, 2004

Farm leader’s warning to factories
Marts: Beef processors have been warned that lowering the price for O grade animals below 90p/lb would be a step too far.

Fri, 20 Aug, 2004

Cappamore celebrates sun, shows and 50 years of success

CROWDS flocked to Cappamore, Co Limerick, yesterday, to celebrate a golden jubilee cocktail of shows, sunshine and success.

Thu, 19 Aug, 2004

Farm leaders to get Fitzgerald award for community service
SERVICE to their community will be recognised when nine Munster farming leaders gather for the presentation of the Fitzgerald Memorial Award next week.

Thu, 13 May, 2004

IFA says don't blame us
THIRTY FIVE farmers likely to lose out when the EU switches to Single Farm Payments in 2005 took their cases to the highest levels in IFA.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2004

Thousands will be excluded from REPS 3 scheme
REPS 3 payments will not be backdated to the scheme's intended starting date of January 1, 2004.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2004

Dillon retains IFA seat for two-years

John Dillon is to lead the 85,000 member Irish Farmers Association for a second two-year term beginning in January.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2003

History’s in the making on ancient estate

HISTORY has its own values — and it can also underpin property worth, as in the case of evocative Dunboy Castle in West Cork.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2003

Farmers divided over Walsh ‘negativity’ remark
A CLAIM by Agriculture and Food Minister Joe Walsh that there is too much negativity among farm leaders has been supported by one Cork farm leader and strongly rejected by four others.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2003

O’Doherty first female winner of community award
A PRESTIGIOUS regional award for community endeavour has been won by a woman for the first time in the award’s 10 year history.

Thu, 29 May, 2003

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