Place: Ballycotton

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<p>Hands raised in triumph, Orla Leahy and Biddy Hughes lead the charge into the Atlantic at Inchydoney beach for their final swim as part of the Sea Fillies’ RNLI fundraiser. Pictures: Chani Anderson.</p>

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A swim at every one of Ireland's Blue Flag beaches

Scenic swims, toasty saunas, and excellent coffee have helped make the Sea Fillies' fundraising mission invigorating, worthwhile, and fun

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A swim at every one of Ireland's Blue Flag beaches

<p>Already a highly-regarded actor, Kate Winslet became a superstar on the release of 'Titanic' in 1997. Now Ms Winslet is visiting part of County Cork near Cobh, the last port of call of the real-life Titanic. Picture: Yui Mok/PA</p>

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Kate Winslet is in Cork to take cookery course at Ballymaloe

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Ballycotton RNLI member shares remarkable lifeboat link with Prince Edward

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'I think she was sent to us for a reason': Cork artist to unveil exhibition inspired by ghost ship

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Cork County Council says it has no plans to remove Ballycotton shipwreck

Welcome funds to save breeding waders from extinction

Waders are among the most threatened of all breeding birds in Ireland, with six in the red list of birds of conservation concern: curlew, lapwing, dunlin, golden plover, redshank, and snipe

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

Ballycotton 'ghost ship' posed 'unacceptable' risk to public who boarded it

New report said it could 'not rule out a fatality as being possible' as a result of people trying to access the shipwreck

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

Authorities must act 'once and for all' on ghost ship blighting Cork coast

MV Alta washed onto rocks near Ballycotton in East Cork after Storm Dennis struck Ireland in 2020

Sun, 30 Jul, 2023

East Cork boil water notices 'a disgrace': 'We’re supposed to be a first-world country'

Uisce Éireann is under fire as residents have had to spend thousands of euro over the last seven years on bottled water, writes Sean O’Riordan

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Work to start on Ballycotton scheme to end daily discharge of raw sewage into bay

Equivalent of almost 900 wheelie bins full of raw sewage discharged into the bay each day

Wed, 01 Mar, 2023

Islands of Ireland: Gulls, rabbits — and a blowhole — on Ballycotton Island Small

The blowhole is evocatively called Thunder Hole or Poll na Chaora and Poll na Caoin (Hole of the Sheep)

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023

Council to put up fencing to block access to East Cork shipwreck

Cork County Council is set to introduce a number of new safety measures to prevent public access to the wreck of the MV Alta at Ballyandreen Bay, Ballycotton.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2023

TD claims ghost ship off Cork coast being passed 'from pillar to post'

The site has become a beacon for antisocial behaviour, as well as a danger to people seeking selfies and exploration of the wreckage

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

Donal Hickey: Plenty to see — and learn from — in new Cork bird book

Urgent efforts needed to save crucial bird habitats

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

Six rescued after training yacht gets tangled with lobster pot marker off Ballycotton

The yacht's crew will remain in Ballycotton until the necessary repairs have been carried out before setting sail on the rest of their journey.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

MV Alta: New report to assess health and safety risks of 'ghost ship' off east Cork

In January, evidence emerged of a near-miss incident involving the MV Alta and a massive oil tanker

Tue, 21 Jun, 2022

Ballycotton sewage scheme gets go-ahead despite pollution fears for harbour

Planning board said the new plant, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure would not seriously injure the amenity of the area

Fri, 13 May, 2022

Restaurant review: Rush to Cush in Ballycotton and you won't want to leave

And with views of Ballycotton Lighthouse across from the pier, this pub and restaurant really is a jewel

Sun, 10 Apr, 2022

Wedding of the Week: Dating app worked a treat for Claire and Jamie

The pair met online and got married at Ballycotton's beautiful Star of the Sea Church — and you have to see their literally fancy wedding cake

Sat, 12 Mar, 2022

'An achievement for the village': Ballycotton chef celebrates Bib Gourmand

Cush in Ballycotton is one of three Irish restaurants to be honoured with the Michelin award for the first time

Fri, 11 Feb, 2022

Satellite detections show 'near miss' between oil tanker and Ballycotton ghost ship

Had the two vessels collided near Cork Harbour, it could have caused a massive environmental catastrophe, maritime expert says

Wed, 05 Jan, 2022

A general view of The cargo ship MV Alta on rocks near the village of Ballycotton, Co Cork - 25/03/2020

Cork's grounded ghostship: 'There will be hell to pay if we have a marine disaster'

As we approach the second anniversary of the MV Alta becoming grounded on the Cork coast, expert says State has learnt nothing from previous wreck incidents

Sat, 25 Dec, 2021

Ballycotton sewage system held up by planning row with local fishermen

Fishermen and a local school principal have concerns about the proposed siting of a pumping station and treatment plant

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

'Nothing has changed' since Ballycotton murder-suicide in 2010

One year after the tragic and senseless deaths at a lonely farmhouse in Kanturk - has anything changed in how Ireland tackles the growing problem of familicide? Neil Michael reports

Sat, 23 Oct, 2021

Ballycotton lifeboat rescues stricken fishing boat

The crew brought the stricken vessel safely back to Ballycotton harbour shortly before 11am

Tue, 08 Jun, 2021

Government accused of 'passing the buck' on Cork's 'ghost ship'

State is likely to bear the cost of the removal because the owner of the ship has never been identified

Sun, 09 May, 2021

Calls to reopen popular Ballycotton cliff walk

East Cork Walkway remains closed because it's too narrow to allow for social distancing

Sat, 08 May, 2021

Fire on ghost ship off Cork coast 'substantially extinguished'

Cork County Fire Service was called out to the scene near Ballycotton, East Cork, this afternoon

Thu, 29 Apr, 2021

Post-Brexit funding sought to repair Cork's crumbling piers

Cork County Council officials are to try to access special post-Brexit EU fisheries grants to upgrade a number of piers and harbours, many of which are 'not fit for purpose' and overcrowded

Wed, 24 Feb, 2021

Council continues to monitor environmental impact of ship grounded off Cork coast a year ago

There has still been no confirmation as to who exactly owns the wreckage of the MV Alta

Tue, 16 Feb, 2021

'If this wall collapses, the harbour can't operate': Ballycotton fishermen warn sea barrier needs urgent repairs

Chunks of concrete have been knocked out of the sea wall which protects the eastern side of Ballycotton harbour, home to more than 20 fishing boats

Thu, 11 Feb, 2021

Mandy Johnson: Gas times in Kinsale as production winds up after 42 years

Our political system needs to wake up to potential risks to our gas supply and explore the options, writes Mandy Johnson

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Longterm support needed for Cork arts sector's 'backstage army'

A long-term flexible supports package is needed to sustain the 'back-stage army' of people who work in Ireland’s arts, culture, and live events sector until they are cleared to get the show back on the road.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Dive into Ballycotton at the Depp end

East Cork coastal village back in wealthy buyers' spotlight, 25 years after Marlon Brando, Johnny Depp and John Hurt lolled around shooting the aborted movie Divine Rapture

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Property in Ballycotton on the crest of a wave

Tommy Barker visits a lovely seaside bolt-hole that offers you peace and tranquility in the picturesque fishing village.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020

Shut-down students draw inspiration from online art project

Children on school shut-downs around the world are drawing inspiration and comfort from an Irish illustrator's online art project.

Sun, 15 Mar, 2020

Scene and Heard: returning legends and noisy talkies

The return of Genesis, a feast of French film, and Beckett at the Everyman: arts/ents editor Des O'Driscoll has the lowdown

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

Kinsale Head gas field to be decommissioned

A massive decommissioning of one of Ireland's largest gas fields has been approved as its reserves are about to be exhausted.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2020

In Hot Water in Ballymaloe: Hot tub adds to An Teachín's assets

There’s a whole lot of lifestyle on offer at this modest little bungalow right across the parkland from Ballymaloe Country House.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2020

Scene and Heard: 'the major voice of a generation'

Festival season approaches, legends come to the Opera House, and a young Irish phenomenon continues to impact on UK telly, writes Arts Editor Des O'Driscoll.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

Ghost ship washes up near open door of Goalpost pub for sale

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

Take Me to Church: Millionaire investor in tune with Ballycotton live music venue

CORK’S newest live music destination will open this weekend following a multi-million euro revamp of a former church in Ballycotton, East Cork.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

Watch: Operation to remove oil drums from 'ghost ship' in Cork underway

The operation to lift nearly 100 oil drums from the “ghost ship” stranded on rocks off the Cork coast has begun.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

MV Alta in Cork just the latest ghost ship to arrive on Irish shores

Another seemingly abandoned ghost ship washed up without a crew close to Ballycotton, almost exactly 125 years to the day that the MV Alta was discovered last weekend after 18-months adrift at sea.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

Inside MV Alta: The ghost cargo ship which lies on the rocks in Ballycotton

Photos and video material taken inside the ‘ghost’ cargo ship MV Alta, which lies marooned on rocks in Ballycotton for almost a week, is being circulated online.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

Ask Audrey: What's the story with dreams?

Sorting out Cork people for ages.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2020

Helicopters may be used to remove oil containers from ghost ship

Sealed containers of oil that pose an environmental threat if spilled discovered on board a ghost ship beached on rocks in Ballycotton may have to be helicoptered off the ship’s top deck.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

Urgent need for expert to coordinate maritime incidents

The state needs to urgently appoint a dedicated expert to direct each of the different agencies in the midst of major incidents at sea or risk a major ecological disaster.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2020

Environmental assessment underway on ship washed up on Cork coast

The ship had been adrift in the Atlantic for almost a year and a half, after its engine failed and its crew were rescued.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2020