Smorgasboard of West Cork Food Festival tastes

Celtic cook-off in West Cork

Ian Bailey last night gave a talk on aspects of the law but would not be drawn on his own experiences ahead of a High Court date next Friday when he will continue his efforts to prove his claim that gardaí applied “malice” against him in their investigation of the death of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

A committee which represents householders and businesses in a West Cork town has expressed concern about an eight-month delay in €10m flood-prevention plans.

On a roll

Organisers of a West Cork food festival will pay homage to a town’s tragic past by honouring famine victims and the humble potato.

One of Ireland’s most famous tailors will help launch a West Cork town’s new chamber of commerce next week.

THE ESB has bowed to pressure and a lowered a critical water level at its dams on the River Lee in the hope of reducing flood risk.

A TIRELESS devotee to community work and a young man who bravely battled cancer to continue his studies were among those recognised for their achievements at the West Cork Garda Youth Awards.

A LIKELY record number of nominations has been lodged for a garda-organised event to honour youth achievement.

A TOWN ravaged by last year’s winter floods is setting up a national body to help and lobby for flood-risk communities.

BRITISH film director David Puttnam will open one of the country’s best known food festivals on Saturday by addressing an international food conference.

A PRE-ELECTION promise has been fulfilled by a singing county councillor who has launched a CD to raise money for two sick children.

The Skibbereen based West Cork Hotel Fastnet Rally, the tenth and final round of the Dunlop National Rally Championship was a nervous affair for title protagonist and defending champion, Patrick Elliott and his co-driver, Paul Goodman.

IT WAS nip and tuck all the way in the TCH All Ireland Schools Quiz held at the West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen, Co Cork, yesterday, won on the final question.