Place: Ballyvourney

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<p>Pianist David Syme on stage at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. His tenure as artist in residence at Ionad Cultúrtha in Ballyvourney, Co Cork, begins in the new year. Picture: Joe Ladrigan</p>

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Cork cultural centre appoints US piano virtuoso as artist in residence

Juilliard alumnus and UCC artist in residence David Syme takes up his role at Ionad Cultúrtha in Ballyvourney in the new year

<p>Diarmuid Ó Súilleabháin died in a road accident in 1991. </p>

culture

Éigse sees Múscraí Gaeltacht pay tribute to beloved sean-nós singer

<p> No 640 The Kingfisher, The Sanctuary, in Jacobs Island, offers scenic views across the Mahon Estuary to Rochestown, Hop Island, and Passage West.</p>

residential

Starter Homes: Four Cork properties on the market starting at €190k

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Transport authority urged to 'U-turn' on absence of signs on Macroom bypass

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Trucks could opt for Macroom again 'unless access road kept'

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Recordings of sean-nós songs from Co Cork discovered on Scottish island

Eleven Munster walking trails to be upgraded and enhanced

The funding will improve trail surfaces and deliver additional seating and signage for the benefit of walkers, tourists, and families

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Donal Hickey: Summer's here and isn't the hawthorn just lovely this year?

Lots of readers have been in touch to say they're hearing the cuckoo — have you heard it yet?

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire: Cork choir's performance marks anniversary of infamous murder

Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill’s lament for her dead husband was written after the Catholic farmer was murdered near Macroom

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Garda resources

Irish-speaking force members

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Cork Gaeltacht area without a garda sergeant for three years due to lack of Irish speakers

Currently, a garda sergeant based in Macroom, around 20 minutes drive away, is helping to cover the area

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Former MEP and presidential candidate Liadh Ní Riada to step down from politics

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald led the tributes to Ms Ní Riada online.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2023

Cork allocated over €83m for road projects

Figure includes the €39m spent on the Macroom bypass, which opened in December

Thu, 16 Feb, 2023

Bypass Ireland: Ballyvourney and Ballymakeera have mixed feelings about the N22

Some locals fear the N22 bypass will draw passing trade from the Cork villages — but others tell Neil Michael they expect it will boost business by taking traffic congestion off their streets

Wed, 15 Feb, 2023

Global gathering of Gobnaits in Baile Mhúirne

Frank Kelly, prior to playing Fr Jack Hackett in Father Ted, did much to make the name Gobnait famous, though perhaps not in the way fellow bearers of the name might have wished.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2023

McGrath pledges Cork transport projects 'will be delivered'

Finance minister says major investment is 'happening at the moment and there is an awful lot more of it to come'

Mon, 02 Jan, 2023

Donal Hickey: Was this the worst year ever for blizzards and snowdrifts in Cork and Kerry?

Powercuts, stranded people — and a doctor had to be brought by tractor to a patient due to the big freeze of 1962

Thu, 29 Dec, 2022

Pedigree bull among seven cattle stolen from Cork farm on Christmas Eve

The family that own the cattle will now have to get a replacement bull for the next breeding season.

Wed, 28 Dec, 2022

Cork woman who died after funeral in collision with car was 'light of her family', mourners hear

"Anyone she spoke to felt that they were the centre of her universe at that time."

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

Proposal to honour Cumann na mBan in the name of Macroom's new bypass roundabout

The suggestion to honour women's contribution in the War of Independence wins cross-party support at Cork County Council

Mon, 12 Dec, 2022

Woman killed on Macroom's main street just before bypass opening

'All of our thoughts are with the family of the poor woman and the truck driver' one local businessman said

Sat, 10 Dec, 2022

'It will mean growth for Macroom': Long-awaited bypass opens to traffic

The new road will reduce traffic in the town centre by 40% and shave around 20 minutes off the Cork to Killarney journey time

Fri, 09 Dec, 2022

Long-awaited Macroom bypass to open later today

Members of the public will be able to travel the new route from 2pm

Fri, 09 Dec, 2022

Council chiefs to recommend that An Bord Pleanála rejects Cork windfarm

Proposed 14-turbine project near Ballyvourney 'in an environmentally sensitive area'

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

Culture That Made Me: Iarla Ó Lionáird on Cork song culture, and other influences

The Coolea singer also includes the likes of Joni Mitchell and Talking Heads among his touchstones

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes ideal for first-time buyers

Homes for first-time buyers to consider across the county for €285,000 or under

Mon, 15 Aug, 2022

Chip off the old block — master craftsman transforms felled landmark Cork tree

Renowned chainsaw sculptor John Hayes has created the remarkable sculpture from the remains of a once spectacular 100-ft Monterey Cypress which stood in the heart of Ballyvourney for over a century

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

Travel: €100 getaway! Is this Cork’s best value break?

And you have to check out the longest treetop walk in Ireland and Britain. It's 1.4 kilometres long and there's a viewing tower

Sat, 25 Jun, 2022

Donal Hickey: Try forest bathing to improve sleep, reduce anxiety and enhance mental health

From national parks to Coillte forests and suburban greenways, woods are in full leaf and ready to be enjoyed — whether it's a brisk walk, a stroll or a day's 'forest bathing'

Thu, 26 May, 2022

‘It’s hard not to be touched by the stories’: Corkman houses two Ukrainian families in mother's home

The families who had fled the Kyiv area are now settling into their new life in the Gaeltacht village of Baile Mhúirne

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Court of Appeal nearly halves damages awarded to Kerry driver in personal injuries case

The appeal by a Cork lorry driver attributed a third of the responsibility for the Ring of Kerry collision to the Kerry motorist

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

Cork In 50 Artworks, No 16: Statue of St Gobnait at Ballyvourney, by Séamus Murphy

Séamus Murphy may have had run-ins with the Catholic Church, but his piece at Ballyvourney was a personal favourite. The lifesized statue also stands as testament to the enduring affection local people have had for the saint

Mon, 09 Aug, 2021

Mo Laethanta Saoire: Cónal Creedon pays homage to his ancestral home of Inchigeelagh

In the first instalment of our weekly summer-themed reads, the Cork writer recalls ancient heroes and childhood visits

Mon, 05 Jul, 2021

'Correct' Irish to be used on all roadwork signs in Cork, insists council

Cork County Council had received a number of complaints that the Irish language wasn't being used on temporary signs, and if it was, it was often not spelt correctly

Wed, 30 Jun, 2021

Cork in 50 Artworks, No 4: St Gobnait stained glass window, Honan Chapel, UCC

Harry Clarke was in his early twenties when he was commissioned to create the famous windows at the chapel of the Cork College

Mon, 17 May, 2021

Cork council finally gets parts of its development plan translated into Irish

After being unable to source a company to translate its draft County Development Plan into Irish, as required by law, Cork County Council has now managed to get some sections which are pertinent to its Gaeltacht areas translated.

Mon, 03 May, 2021

Iconic Cork Gaeltacht building to get 'new purpose in new era'

Long-awaited construction work this summer will give “new purpose in a new era” to an iconic 1930s building after decades of neglect.

Fri, 23 Apr, 2021

Cork band are Pretty Happy with international reaction to new songs

Despite the constraints of the Covid era, the trio have been getting airplay in the UK and US, and are ploughing ahead with releases of their quirky tunes

Thu, 08 Apr, 2021

War of Independence: The strange case of Cruxy O'Connor

The latest in our War of Independence series tells the peculiar story of a freedom fighter, spy, and informer all wrapped-up in one individual

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

Baby on board: How a Corkman came to the rescue of an old Kerry footballing foe

Former Kerry star Seamus Scanlon has thanked former Cork footballing adversary James Masters and his Garda colleagues for coming to his pregnant wife’s rescue last week.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

Two Cork Seanad candidates set out their stall

Two Cork candidates for the Seanad election are united in their criticism that the institution is undemocratic.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2020

New app to give motorists traffic info around Jack Lynch Tunnell

The Dunkettle Live App will make it easier for motorists to plan their journeys in the area, especially when construction of the Dunkettle/Jack Lynch Tunnel upgrade gets underway.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2019

Six rare spiders found in Killarney National Park

A NEW survey confirms the presence of at least six rare spiders in Killarney National Park.

Sun, 17 Nov, 2019

Corn Uí Mhuirí round-up: Coláiste Choilm and Hammies advance

Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig and Hamilton High School Bandon have secured their places in the quarter-finals of the Corn Uí Mhuirí with a round to spare.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2019

Progress at snail’s pace

Everyone knows there’s no chance of the Government reaching its target that such cars should make up 10% of all vehicles.

Sun, 25 Aug, 2019

Bohemian FC Sponsorship Launch for the 2014 Season

Wonderful year for our trees

As we move towards autumn, people everywhere are remarking how magnificent trees look this year.

Sun, 11 Aug, 2019

Culleton extends lead with impressive win in Skibbereen

Mountmellick driver Anthony Culleton (Semog Buggy) extended his lead in the 5 Star Catering National Loose Surface Autocross Championship with an impressive victory in yesterday’s Skibbereen and District Car Club’s Loose Surface Autocross at Derryleigh.

Sun, 07 Jul, 2019

Bohane claims Munster crown in Ballyvourney