Person: Patrick Keohane

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<p>Petty officer Michéal O'Donovan at the memorial to relative Patrick Keohane, antarctic explorer near Broadstrand Beach at Courtmacsherry. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Campaign to name new naval ships in honour of Irish polar explorers

Calls have been made to name new Irish naval vessels in honour of some of the many Irish-born Antarctic explorers

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Damien Enright: Community spirit can ensure we pull through - together

Last week, I wrote about "small is beautiful" as a key to an improved environment for all living things after this Covid crisis is finally over. As I wrote, I saw, in the mind's eye, the village where I live in west Cork and from which my wife and I are temporarily exiled.

Missing Wild Atlantic route at Clonakilty an oversight

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First of its kind community shop in Courtmacsherry gets green light

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Courtmacsherry fights loss of of rural services with first co-op shop

Lusitania: Path where our ancestors witnessed history 100 years ago

Walk of the Week: Spot with plenty of attractions to boot

COURTMACSHERRY/ BROADSTRAND WALK

Mon, 27 Oct, 2014

Lusitania artifacts wanted for exhibition

The lifeboat station which responded to the sinking of the Lusitania has appealed for artifacts to feature in a major exhibition to commemorate the centenary of her sinking off Cork in 1915.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2013

Cork statue to remember Keohane

A statue will be unveiled in Cork today in memory of explorer Patrick Keohane.

Sun, 19 Aug, 2012

Antarctic hero to be honoured

Everest conqueror Dr Clare O’Leary will this weekend unveil a memorial in honour of a heroic Irish polar adventurer who was a member of Captain Robert Scott’s ill-fated expedition to the South Pole a century ago.

Wed, 15 Aug, 2012

Statue to commemorate life of polar explorer

A member of Captain Scott’s ill-fated Antarctic expedition is to be immortalised by his native parish following the decision to commission a life-sized statue in his memory.

Wed, 09 May, 2012

Forgotten heroes who conquered the Pole

Shackleton and Crean were just the tip of the iceberg, so to speak, of Irish Antarctic explorers, says Richard Fitzpatrick

Wed, 13 Oct, 2010

Famous climber backs bid for polar memorabilia

AN Irish group has issued an urgent appeal for donations to help it bid for memorabilia associated with one of the great pioneers of polar exploration.

Mon, 20 Sep, 2010

Antarctic explorer’s family home commands stunning views

A MODEST cottage in Courtmacsherry not only has a superb vantage point over the bay, but it was once the home of the Antarctic explorer Patrick Keohane.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2008

South Pole hero hopes to inspire budding explorers

The conquering of the South Pole by the first Irish expedition will inspire budding explorers to learn more about Antarctica and the environmental dangers posed to it, it was claimed today.

Fri, 18 Jan, 2008

Irish fans spend €38,000 on Antarctic explorer’s kit

A GROUP of Irish antarctic exploration enthusiasts yesterday spent a total of €38,000 on historic items which belonged to Cork- born Polar explorer Patrick Keohane.

Thu, 22 Sep, 2005

Coastal outlook

Tommy Barker pays a visit to an old coastguard station which was converted into lovely holiday cottages.

Sat, 03 Jul, 2004