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Meet Ireland’s youngest experts on the political, economic and cultural complexities of the European Union. And it’s all thanks to fruit smoothies.

Cork is targeting the multi-billion-dollar US LGBT travel market by promoting itself as one of Europe’s most inclusive destinations.

From chocolate workshops to horse riding, Kenmare is one of Ireland’s best holiday destinations for children, writes Vickie Maye. 

Peter Dowdall says the West Cork Garden Trail offers inspiring examples of community work

Major dredging and upgrading of coastal facilities is needed in Cork county to reap the rewards of the fishing industry and maritime tourism.

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Tourism and local industry tell Claire O’Sullivan there will be huge damage caused by kelp harvesting in Bantry, but the harvesting company says otherwise.

Back for a third bite at a waterfront Glengarriff property sale is Engel & Voelkers estate agent Ron Krueger, who already has had 2016 and 2015 sales in the tiny townland known as Bocarnagh to his credit.

In the last of our series, Áilin Quinlan visits Glengarriff in West Cork, which has experienced a revival in visitor numbers

Peter Dowdall visits the famed island in West Cork and marvels at the range of plants on offer.

A county council-led plan to boost the economy of West Cork through encouraging more cruise liner passengers into the area is beginning to pay off.

The Port of Cork is seeking planning permission for a €1.5m deep-water pontoon and access bridges to cater for bigger cruise liners arriving in Cobh.

Offering everything from pet pigs to weird sculptures and even boat trips, the gardens of West Cork are full of unexpected treasures — and some of the best open their gates to visitors later this month as part of the 2014 West Cork Garden Trail.

Thinking about how I would try to fill the shoes of my predecessor on this page has driven me to distraction. So I have decided not to.

Charlie Wilkins has a spring in his step as he looks forward to exploring some of the best gardens in the country

In the second of a two-day series on rural Ireland, Michael Clifford reports on how community programmes are helping local people to cope with loneliness and isolation

We scan a selection of trading up homes around the country

CHARLIE HAUGHEY may have been lecturing the nation about living beyond its means but he didn’t give a second thought to lunching beyond his department’s means.

THE Sunday spin for us Cork folk frequently includes the west of the county, particularly when we have visitors we wish to show around.

HIKING and walking are now the most popular activity pursuits by tourists in Ireland, with upwards of two million people, including home and overseas visitors, taking part each year.

WEST CORK is more associated with fuchsias than fincas, but here’s a Glengarriff home to buck expectations.

CORK county manager Martin Riordan has called on private investors to “climb onboard” a council plan to help promote the marine tourist industry.

UP for auction at the end of the month is this tiny cottage at Shrone, Glengarriff. Co Cork.

Sean O’Riordan finds there’s an air of gloom hanging over the West Cork tourism community.

YOU only have to wait a quarter of a century for fashion to come round - in houses as well as hemlines.

HE’S often described as, perhaps, the greatest living authority on the rich history of the beautiful Muckross area in Killarney.

GARDAÍ have mounted a big security operation in Killarney for an informal meeting of the European Union agricultural council today and tomorrow.