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<span class="contextmenu person">Wallis Day</span> and <span class="contextmenu person">Robert Sheehan</span> in <span class="contextmenu place">Red Sonja</span>.</p>

culture

Robert Sheehan: 'West Cork feels like a return to my real home'

As he stars in new fantasy film Red Sonja, Robert Sheehan tells Esther McCarthy why he's delighted to return to his Munster roots

<p>Marie Pedroz and Craig Ozric in The Woodsman’s realm, which has become a one-stop shop for any would-be witches. The store features everything from the tools needed to set up a pagan altar to spell books as a growing number of people turn away from traditional religion to practise witchcraft and paganism. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

munster

Love spells, potions, and sacred woodcrafts: Welcome to witchcraft in West Cork

<p>David Latten was spending the weekend with his family at a camp site on Cape Clear when the accident occurred. Picture via RIP.ie</p>

munster

West Cork man fell to his death on jagged rocks as he tried to retrieve football, inquest hears

Paul Hosford: How a single vote paved the way for Holly Cairns to lead the Social Democrats

politics

Paul Hosford: How a single vote paved the way for Holly Cairns to lead the Social Democrats

Angry scenes outside Cork court as man is charged with murder of man in Macroom

court and crime

Angry scenes outside Cork court as man is charged with murder of man in Macroom

Macroom murder victim Michael Foley to be laid to rest on Monday

news

Macroom murder victim Michael Foley to be laid to rest on Monday

Immigrant Investor Programme

Cork woman who stole child’s money drove away with girl’s mother on bonnet of car

A woman who stole a child’s birthday money and her iPhone later drove away with the girl’s mother on the bonnet of her car, only to be tracked down again by the parent before throwing the stolen purse — minus €460 — into the road.

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

Man charged with robbery of Clonakilty Credit Union

Man charged with robbery of Clonakilty Credit Union

A man, understood to be masked, is said to have produced a knife and demanded money

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

London- June 2023: A person makes a coffee at a London coffee shop with a sign saying 'Only Card' and 'Cashless payment'-

Letters to the Editor: Restricting the use of cash is a violation of our rights

One reader says the National Driver Licence Service should not have gone cashless, while others consider issues including conflict in the Middle East and the new garda recruitment age

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

High angle view of businessman counting money

Letters to the Editor: Women pay a price for the ‘pink tax’

One reader suggests something be done about the difference in price between similar products marketed differently to men and women while others discuss the ongoing bombardment of Gaza, and the lack of bins in Clonakilty town

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023

Tidy Towns 2023: Pride of place, a bit of competition, but mostly a festival of community spirit

Tidy Towns 2023: Pride of place, a bit of competition, but mostly a festival of community spirit

The local heroes from 887 towns, villages, and urban areas are celebrating tonight as — win, lose, or draw — they are recognised at the annual Tidy Towns awards ceremony

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Ringaskiddy distribution centre to close with the loss of 70 jobs

Ringaskiddy distribution centre to close with the loss of 70 jobs

Clothing brand Regatta opened the 170,000sq ft warehouse last summer and employed some 70 full-time and contract staff

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

Skibbereen residents to be surveyed in bid to help tackle dereliction

Skibbereen residents to be surveyed in bid to help tackle dereliction

'There are buildings sitting empty in the middle of Skibbereen for 30 years, and it’s the middle of a housing crisis.'

Mon, 14 Aug, 2023

Minister hopes new primary care centres in West Cork will reduce hospital admissions

Minister hopes new primary care centres in West Cork will reduce hospital admissions

The two new primary care buildings are in Bantry and Clonakilty

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Top view of fries

Corkman threw bag of chips and kissed stranger through their masks at start of covid

Judge Boyle referred to the absence of a covid vaccine at the time and the particular anxieties caused to the injured party by the nature of the assault.

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Water bills set to rise

Night-time water restrictions extended in Clonakilty

The need to restrict supply stems from high demand for water combined with low rainfall during the hot spell of weather, according to Uisce Éireann

Sun, 04 Jun, 2023

Everything you need to know about toilets and parking at Cork's most popular beaches

Everything you need to know about toilets and parking at Cork's most popular beaches

With sunshine and warm weather over the coming days, many of us will be flocking to the beach — here's all you need to know

Sat, 03 Jun, 2023

Wish List: Eight top picks for your home and diary for May

Wish List: Eight top picks for your home and diary for May

Esther N McCarthy chooses sustainable beauty sets, swimmingly good sculptures, and excellent exhibitions

Fri, 05 May, 2023

Bee on a dandelion with grass in the background

Garden Digest: Events to help you enjoy your green spaces

Check out all the garden visits, tours, talks, events, campaigns and online resources

Fri, 28 Apr, 2023

'We want to pay our way': O'Donovan's Hotel and their battle with Everyday Finance

'We want to pay our way': O'Donovan's Hotel and their battle with Everyday Finance

A loan that the family took out with AIB sixteen years has come back to haunt them after it was sold to a vulture fund, writes Mick Clifford

Sun, 16 Apr, 2023

Accessible fishing facility for wheelchair users opens in Cork

Accessible fishing facility for wheelchair users opens in Cork

The bespoke fishing platform at Shepperton Lake, near Skibbereen, will enable wheelchair users to fish safely and conveniently

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Syrian native who made Clonakilty her home raises €1.9K for earthquake victims

Syrian native who made Clonakilty her home raises €1.9K for earthquake victims

'I decided to help my family and all Syrians who are suffering 12 years of war and now with [the] Earthquake, the suffering is double'

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

Solution found for Clonakilty schoolboys without first-year place

Solution found for Clonakilty schoolboys without first-year place

Local TDs welcomed the news, but warned that more school places will need to be provided for the expanding West Cork town.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2023

West Cork school to decide if 14 students with no place will be accommodated

West Cork school to decide if 14 students with no place will be accommodated

Boys had applied to Clonakilty Community College for a first-year space in the school in September but failed to secure admission

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

'Not the Wild West' — Corkman jailed for smashing windows while wielding slash hook

'Not the Wild West' — Corkman jailed for smashing windows while wielding slash hook

Clonakilty District Court heard one of the incidents was triggered by an attack on Mr Creighton

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

Ambulance service in West Cork in danger of 'imminent collapse'

Ambulance service in West Cork in danger of 'imminent collapse'

Lack of ambulance cover putting lives in danger, TD tells Dáil

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023

Lack of investment costing lives and prosperity, say West Cork communities

Lack of investment costing lives and prosperity, say West Cork communities

Safety fears across Bandon, Innishannon, Bantry, and Clonakilty as traffic volumes escalate

Tue, 03 Jan, 2023

Housing stock

Cork to get nearly 3,200 new social and affordable homes

More than €578m earmarked for a three-year capital building programme to deliver 3,198 new homes across the county

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022

Scam messages

'Devious' Corkman stole Mercedes car by sending fake WhatsApp message to seller

Accused had offered by buy car advertised on website and sent fraudulent WhatsApp message to seller showing €1,000 deposit into his account, court heard

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

Michael Collins' great-nephew to be made Supreme Court judge

Michael Collins' great-nephew to be made Supreme Court judge

Maurice Collins, from Clonakilty, Co Cork, has served on the Court of Appeal since 2019.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

'This year's bill went up to €10,100': Cork bar comes up with way to cut energy bills for gigs

'This year's bill went up to €10,100': Cork bar comes up with way to cut energy bills for gigs

Casey's Bar in Clonakilty said they have to 'think outside the box' after receiving an energy bill for over €10,000.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2022

Trim and tidy: Cork hotspots clean up but Meath town named Ireland's tidiest

Trim and tidy: Cork hotspots clean up but Meath town named Ireland's tidiest

West Cork tourist haven Rossbarbery has been named Ireland’s Tidiest Village and Clonakilty is officially Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town

Fri, 28 Oct, 2022

Garda stock

West Cork street brawl results in six convictions

A night out in West Cork has resulted in convictions for six people involved in a street brawl that ended with one man seriously assaulted.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

Cork judge 'politely' refuses parents' request to recuse himself from teen's case

Cork judge 'politely' refuses parents' request to recuse himself from teen's case

A judge has declined a request to recuse himself from dealing with the case of juvenile alleged to have breached his bail conditions including a claim that he told the injured party in the case: "You'll be followed home tonight, kiddo".

Fri, 02 Sep, 2022

Water bills set to rise

Nighttime water restrictions introduced in Clonakilty following West Cork hosepipe ban

Irish Water said the latest water restrictions affecting the town, which could see thousands of people experiencing a reduction in water pressure and flow, are required to give the reservoir time to replenish

Tue, 30 Aug, 2022

How a desperate Cork family's pleas for help ended with their beloved Kay in prison

How a desperate Cork family's pleas for help ended with their beloved Kay in prison

Kay Barrett has a history of serious mental illness. As her family and the health system ran out of options, they were advised to turn to the justice system for a safety order. Now she is in prison, and her family want her out.

Wed, 24 Aug, 2022

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

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

Cork man involved in 'serious criminality' accused of stamping on another's head

Cork man involved in 'serious criminality' accused of stamping on another's head

Alleged damage caused to cars and in hardware store in Clonakilty

Sun, 31 Jul, 2022

Coded entries in Michael Collins' diaries to baffle public as they go on display in Clonakilty

Coded entries in Michael Collins' diaries to baffle public as they go on display in Clonakilty

Many of the entries are coded to protect his network of contacts should the notes fall into the hands of British intelligence

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

Cork judge questions 'epidemic of disrespect against gardaí'

Cork judge questions 'epidemic of disrespect against gardaí'

Woman approached gardaí in Clonakilty and shouted 'F**k off ye f*****g pigs', court heard

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022

School bus

Driver avoids conviction over teenager's fall from overloaded school bus in Cork

The court heard that the incident "has haunted" the bus driver ever since.

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Bricky...

Lack of water infrastructure halts plans for 93-house development in Clonakilty

An Bord Pleanála said the new housing estate would lead to further demands on the water supply system in Clonakilty which was likely to give rise to a risk to public health

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

Donal Hickey: Get life back into derelict Ireland — for locals and visitors

Donal Hickey: Get life back into derelict Ireland — for locals and visitors

Clonakilty, Kenmare and Westport are all tourist magnets which are protecting their past and resisting the temptation to become tacky

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

Irish Water's 25-year plan for the South West 'will cut leakages by almost 40%'

Irish Water's 25-year plan for the South West 'will cut leakages by almost 40%'

Consultation period opens as the company sets out a detailed long-term plan to provide more reliable supply to 594,000 customers in the region

Wed, 01 Jun, 2022

Elderly patients forced to wait an average of 29 hours in CUH A&E last month

Elderly patients forced to wait an average of 29 hours in CUH A&E last month

'It is absolutely shocking, that elderly patients are waiting over 24 hours in emergency departments in Cork'

Thu, 26 May, 2022

Promise of 'game-changing' rental scheme amid dearth of available homes

Promise of 'game-changing' rental scheme amid dearth of available homes

Darragh O'Brien was speaking during a visit to 150 new affordable social homes in Clonakilty, Skibbereen, and Macroom, Co Cork

Fri, 13 May, 2022

'He’ll be on everyone’s minds' - Virtual Marymount fundraiser to be held in memory of Corkman

'He’ll be on everyone’s minds' - Virtual Marymount fundraiser to be held in memory of Corkman

Hundreds are set to walk, run or hike this weekend in memory of Killian.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

Cork student compensates 'somewhat disabled' man, 71, for unprovoked assaulted

Cork student compensates 'somewhat disabled' man, 71, for unprovoked assaulted

The defendant's solicitor told the court: "He apologised, day one. He admitted his involvement and he wrote a letter of apology to the injured party"

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

CC HIGH COURT

Cork woman settles her case for €850,000 over alleged delay in hearing loss diagnosis

It was claimed she was subjected to treatment with various hearing aid devices that had been allegedly detrimental to her ability to hear well

Wed, 06 Apr, 2022

Woman to set out on 8,000km trek from Cork to Jerusalem with her harp, Seán

Woman to set out on 8,000km trek from Cork to Jerusalem with her harp, Seán

Anja Bakker expects to be back in Clonakilty in two years

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022