It is the first time that a private operator in West Cork has been awarded a licence to operate head-to-head against the state-funded Bus Eireann

A US company’s decision to withdraw plans to build a controversial plastics factory in West Cork has been hailed as a victory for people power.

Campaigners against a proposed plastics factory in Skibbereen have hailed a High Court ruling that the issue be returned to An Bord Pleanála for consideration and a possible Natura Impact Statement.

Skibbereen celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landings on Friday night, with Bridge Street transformed into a wacky lunar landscape populated by astronauts and aliens for the West Corktown’s annual arts festival street party.

A 22.5-acre piece of good quality land, 5km west of the town of Skibbereen in West Cork, has just come on the market with locally-based auctioneer Pat Maguire and it has generated a large amount of interest already.

Campaigners opposed to a plastics factory for the West Cork town of Skibbereen have been granted an application for a judicial review of the decision to allow it to proceed.

Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons has weighed into the campaign against a plastics factory in Skibbereen, calling the plan a “hopeless misjudgement” and vowing to fight it.

An inspector who recommended An Bord Pleanala turn down planning permission for a plastics factory in West Cork had believed not enough information had been provided to prove “public health would be safeguarded”.

Plans to build a new plastics factory in Skibbereen in Cork is facing fierce opposed from local campaigners.

An Bord Pleanala has approved planning permission for a plastics factory in West Cork.

Up to 400 jobs could be created in West Cork after the Ludgate Hub in Skibbereen received a €2m boost to develop a centre for agri-tech and education.

A night out on the town set the O'Donovan brothers up for the best strokes of their life with Gary and Paul being met by up to 100 supporters at Cork Airport this evening as they returned home with their two gold medals from the World Rowing Championships.

Some of West Cork’s most striking landmarks will feature in a new movie to make its world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival tonight.

Gary and Paul O'Donovan have won a silver medal for Ireland in the final of the Lightweight men's double sculls.

Skibbereen Arts Festival 2018 is underway and, as always, has plenty to offer visitors over the course of the week.

Two major art exhibitions that commemorate the Famine have gone on display in Skibbereen, West Cork.

Skibbereen Girls explores the poignant story of girls who were sent to Australia in 1848. Skibbereen Workhouse offered the most of anywhere outside Dublin. Each was provided with a bowl, a spoon and a petticoat, writes Marjorie Brennan.

Trish Dromey reports on a Skibbereen home that’s rustic and charming

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The high-tech Ludgate Hub which has brought one-gigabit connectivity to the West Cork town of Skibbereen is set for up to €30,000 in funding, thanks to a partnership with a Cork charity and philanthropic network.

Even small spots like Rossnagoose, on the edge of Skibbereen in West Cork by Abbeystrewery, can look out on wider global horizons than their elevated physical setting might normally allow.

Thought the Ice Bucket Challenge was chilly? A group of fundraisers in West Cork have taken it to the next level.

On arriving outside the Ludgate Hub in Skibbereen, Co Cork, Minister Michael Ring was told that he’d brought the sunny weather with him. “We have it 52 weeks a year, so we have,” came the instant reply.

It’s not the Magic Kingdom, but for the heroes of West Cork’s rowing fairytale, home is where the heart is.

Catch-up on all the action and reaction from another historic day for Irish rowing.

Gardaí investigating the death of 51 year old John Ustic and the discovery of his body yesterday morning confirmed tonight that he died following a serious assault.

Latest: Gardai say that a post mortem will determine the course of an investigation after the body of a man was found in suspicious circumstances in west Cork.

Mark O'Donovan says an old fashioned sandwich is the key ingredient to every race day.

The up-market Peninsula House, at Lisheen outside of Skibbereen, is an unusual mix, says Tommy Barker.

A new Aldi store has been opened in Skibbereen, Co Cork, creating 20 new jobs.

Olympic rowing heroes Gary and Paul O'Donovan have paid tribute the the rowing club that drove their Olympic dreams and said that more funding is not "the be all and end all" writes Noel Baker, in Skibbereen.

Skibbereen is a hive of excitement today as the heroes of the hour return from their travels to greet their fans with shiny medals from the Olympics and World Rowing Championships

Preparations are being finalised for a homecoming parade for the O’Donovan brothers in Skibbereen this evening.

Irish Olympic heroes Paul and Gary O'Donovan will return to their native Cork this evening.

Ireland’s Olympic medallist and latest world champion Paul O’Donovan is looking forward to partying in his native Skibbereen in Co Cork on Monday.

Noel Baker samples the laid-back atmosphere in Skibbereen’s luxury haunt for visiting celebrities. Even Luke Skywalker has been a guest...