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<p>Members and Friends Exhibitions at Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre </p>

culture

Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre: A creative space of expression in the heart of Skibbereen

This distinctive and uniquely-styled arts centre boasts a storied history of showcasing artistic talent, writes Marc O’Sullivan Vallig

<p>Donal Hickey: Many villages no longer have shops, post offices, or petrol pumps. And the number of closed and often derelict pubs, with weeds and grass growing around them, is also striking.</p>

outdoors

Much dereliction in our towns and villages, but also glimmers of hope

<p>John Burke of Tralee, Co Kerry, collected €154 in cash in the bogus operation. Picture: File</p>

court and crime

Bogus collector pretended to raise funds for Trócaire charity

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 7 - Rowing

munster

Watch: Heroes welcome - and a free lift home to Cork - for Olympians O'Donovan and McCarthy

Rochdale by-election

munster

Cork town had 70 deceased people still registered to vote

Skibbereen plans to tap into its strong water heritage with ambitious blueprint

munster

Skibbereen plans to tap into its strong water heritage with ambitious blueprint

River pollution and fish kill cases fail over internal conflicts at Irish fisheries body

River pollution and fish kill cases fail over internal conflicts at Irish fisheries body

The problems at Inland Fisheries Ireland mean that polluters can 'act with impunity'

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Skibbereen fish kill case against distillery withdrawn by Inland Fisheries Ireland

Skibbereen fish kill case against distillery withdrawn by Inland Fisheries Ireland

Due to 'difficulties within Inland Fisheries Ireland', it will not be proceeding with the case

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Scrap Cork BusConnects and build light rail on disused train lines

Letters to the Editor: Scrap Cork BusConnects and build light rail on disused train lines

A reader responds to 'Irish Examiner' articles about public transport to propose building more light rail on existing and former rail networks

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

DENIS SCANNELL

Hezbollah and Dutch & Iranian gangs behind West Cork drug smuggling attempt

After gardaí swooped on a suspected drug trafficking logistics operation in Tragumna, Skibbereen, and Leap, security sources say crime gangs see Ireland as 'point of least resistance' for getting drugs into Europe

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Gardaí arrest 10 in 'dramatic' raid on suspected drug smuggling operation in West Cork

Gardaí arrest 10 in 'dramatic' raid on suspected drug smuggling operation in West Cork

An eyewitness who drove past one of the incidents said it was 'like something out of Love Hate'

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Roads in Skibbereen can only be resurfaced every 50 years due to funding, council engineer claims

Roads in Skibbereen can only be resurfaced every 50 years due to funding, council engineer claims

Central government funding for road resurfacing is so low that roads can only be resurfaced once every 50 years, a recent meeting of local councillors in Cork’s Western Municipal District was told.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

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

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

Soc Dems leader recalls — with 'a shiver' — her one-vote local election win in 2019, and how one woman told her she only decided at the last minute to go cast her ballot for Ms Cairns

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

Thousands without power across the country as Storm Gerrit makes landfall

Thousands without power across the country as Storm Gerrit makes landfall

In Wexford, almost 1,500 people have been affected following intense lightning activity along the south eastern coast

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

The perfect presents for the seven key people in your life

The perfect presents for the seven key people in your life

That's the festive shopping sorted: We source useful and inspiring gifts that keep on giving. You're welcome

Sun, 03 Dec, 2023

'It's porn to record me', accused told sacristan after kicking door of cathedral in Skibbereen

'It's porn to record me', accused told sacristan after kicking door of cathedral in Skibbereen

Dylan Fahey also told the sacristan he would burn him out his house

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023

Man stole perfume from Cork pharmacy to drink as alcohol substitute

Man stole perfume from Cork pharmacy to drink as alcohol substitute

Judge queried whether this indicated the defendant had a 'serious problem' to which his solicitor replied: 'I suspect there is'

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Corkman taking drug-driving test told gardaí: 'I will definitely fail. I was in Amsterdam'

Corkman taking drug-driving test told gardaí: 'I will definitely fail. I was in Amsterdam'

On the date of the offence, gardaí were following accused but were not in active pursuit of him, when he was observed overtaking a car on a continuous white line on the approach to a bad bend, court told

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Lusitania passenger details among records uploaded online by Co Cork group

Lusitania passenger details among records uploaded online by Co Cork group

A team at Skibbereen Heritage Centre have been digitising burial registers for some time, creating a database of records

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

Fermented foods are suddenly all the rage, but what are they, and what are their benefits?

Fermented foods are suddenly all the rage, but what are they, and what are their benefits?

Fermented foods are all the rage, but what are they? Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin investigates

Tue, 15 Aug, 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

Reggae, comedy, drama... 10 highlights of Skibbereen Arts Festival

Reggae, comedy, drama... 10 highlights of Skibbereen Arts Festival

The Skibbereen Arts Festival takes place from July 25 to August 5

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Andrew Nash gets 13 years for 'vicious' killing of mother's partner in Skibbereen

Andrew Nash gets 13 years for 'vicious' killing of mother's partner in Skibbereen

In court today, Mr Nash said he is "deeply ashamed and disgusted with myself" and apologised to the victim's family

Fri, 21 Jul, 2023

gavel

No bail for man facing seven charges including threats to kill three people in West Cork

Martin Lindemann also faces a charge of producing a knife

Tue, 18 Jul, 2023

'I think my partner is dead': Skibbereen murder trial hears woman asked passerby to call gardaí

'I think my partner is dead': Skibbereen murder trial hears woman asked passerby to call gardaí

A murder trial jury has been told of a deceased man’s partner calling out an upstairs window of their home in Skibbereen looking for help, saying, “I think my partner is dead downstairs".

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

Clodagh Finn: The ‘Irish matchgirl’ who helped to change history

Clodagh Finn: The ‘Irish matchgirl’ who helped to change history

Mary Driscoll was just 14 years old when she began helping women in London fight against appalling working conditions and serious health risks posed by the use of phosphorous in factories

Sat, 08 Jul, 2023

IDA has 'washed their hands of West Cork' — Council asks for unused landbanks

IDA has 'washed their hands of West Cork' — Council asks for unused landbanks

Cork County councillor maintained the IDA is concentrating on metropolitan areas at the expense of rural ones

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Man jumped into Cork river during garda chase after breaking into ex-partner's home

Man jumped into Cork river during garda chase after breaking into ex-partner's home

Judge warns man to to change his attitude if he wants to avoid jail

Tue, 16 May, 2023

Man arrested after suspected stabbing in Skibbereen

Man arrested after suspected stabbing in Skibbereen

The scene remains sealed off while investigations are ongoing

Thu, 11 May, 2023

Cork's Spearline founders to get windfall after sale to US firm Cyara

Cork's Spearline founders to get windfall after sale to US firm Cyara

The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed at the time but new documents have emerged that indicate how good the deal was for shareholders.

Tue, 09 May, 2023

How to stage your home to sell it: 'Approach getting a house ready for sale like a Tinder date'

How to stage your home to sell it: 'Approach getting a house ready for sale like a Tinder date'

We consult Cork estate agent Maeve McCarthy to find out the best ways to stage a property to sell it

Sun, 16 Apr, 2023

Spectacular Display Of Pink Hollyhocks

Garden Digest: Events to help you enjoy your green spaces

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

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

West Cork locals vow to fight council’s plan to close pier

West Cork locals vow to fight council’s plan to close pier

Strong local opposition in Union Hall to any proposals restricting access to the pier

Tue, 04 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

A&E targets

Toddler who died in tragic West Cork accident named locally

It is the second tragic fatality of a toddler in the Skibbereen area in less than a year.

Fri, 27 Jan, 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

Drishane Island is a magnet for summer swimmers — but just get in and get out for the Christmas swim

Drishane Island is a magnet for summer swimmers — but just get in and get out for the Christmas swim

Trag beach itself is a lovely, sheltered spot and has Blue Flag status

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

Skibbereen's Spearline acquires Californian tech firm

Skibbereen's Spearline acquires Californian tech firm

Spearline currently employs more than 200 people worldwide, with offices in Cork, Waterford and India

Thu, 08 Dec, 2022

Woman 'terrified and frightened for life' during incident arising out of altercation between dogs

Woman 'terrified and frightened for life' during incident arising out of altercation between dogs

Defendant jailed for year for producing knife and engaging in threatening behaviour during incident in Skibbereen

Sun, 27 Nov, 2022

West Cork’s only driving test centre 'will not close'

West Cork’s only driving test centre 'will not close'

Road Safety Authority denies claims the driving test centre in Skibbereen was due to close before Christmas because driving testers would no longer be paid milage expenses to travel to Skibbereen after December 23

Tue, 22 Nov, 2022

More than 62,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland, says CSO

More than 62,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland, says CSO

The analysis shows that Killarney in Co. Kerry has taken the highest number of arrivals from Ukraine

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

Corkman fined on three counts of dangerous driving after he 'panicked' over his car insurance

Corkman fined on three counts of dangerous driving after he 'panicked' over his car insurance

Desmond sped through a stop sign in Skibbereen and drove through a second stop sign before entering a carpark on the wrong side of the road.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

History of famine in Ireland means we must lead to ensure food is not weaponised, says Taoiseach

History of famine in Ireland means we must lead to ensure food is not weaponised, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach says Ukrainian experience of Holodomor in 1930s akin to defining national experience of the Great Famine

Sun, 07 Aug, 2022

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Band Aid inspired by campaigner's efforts in famine-era Skibbereen, Geldof to tell history festival

Bob Geldof is to tell audiences at the West Cork History Festival this weekend how the depiction of famine conditions near Skibbereen inspired Band Aid.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2022

Ennis mart heifer makes €3,200 (€7.11/kg)

Ennis mart heifer makes €3,200 (€7.11/kg)

It's full speed now all the way to the finish line, or at least to the end of the year.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2022

West Cork hotel claims planning refusal for seven-bedroom extension 'completely illogical'

West Cork hotel claims planning refusal for seven-bedroom extension 'completely illogical'

West Cork Hotel in Skibbereen lodges appeal after Cork County Council refused planning permission for extension on grounds the project did not provide adequate off-road parking facilities

Wed, 27 Jul, 2022

Women claim man threatened to kill them with a knife after dogfight in Skibbereen

Women claim man threatened to kill them with a knife after dogfight in Skibbereen

Judge Helen Boyle said: “Smaller dogs nearly always start the fights in my experience.”

Wed, 29 Jun, 2022

Killer who chased group of youths in Cork with knife arrives for sentencing in wheelchair

Killer who chased group of youths in Cork with knife arrives for sentencing in wheelchair

Anthony Leahy was found guilty in 2013 of the manslaughter of Jonathan Daly. The manslaughter also involved a knife.

Mon, 27 Jun, 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

Judge cites OxyContin lawsuit as he adjourns West Cork Distillers fish kill case for two years

Judge cites OxyContin lawsuit as he adjourns West Cork Distillers fish kill case for two years

Judge James McNulty said West Cork Distillers would be 'unwise to re-offend' in the meantime

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022