6+ hour, 37+ min ago  (657+ words) The Southern Star MARY Mc CARTHY explores the Irish custom of singing and its strong tradition in West Cork SINGING is about the song, people and place. It has been part of the West Cork tradition going back many generations....

7+ hour, 8+ min ago  (166+ words) April 9th, 2026 9: 00 AM By Southern Star Team A BOAT purchased to encourage imaginative play outdoors has already paid dividends as the senior pupils of Kilgarriffe National School in Clonakilty scooped an outstanding achievement in filmmaking award at the recent 2026 FAS Award…...

6+ hour, 53+ min ago  (224+ words) April 9th, 2026 9: 15 AM By Southern Star Team CREATIVE Places West Cork Islands and the Museum of Birds and Beasts have completed a book of short stories from the West Cork Islands. During 2024 and 2025, artists Tess Leak and Sharon Whooley collected stories…...

7+ hour, 10+ min ago  (571+ words) April 9th, 2026 8: 58 AM By Southern Star Team The definitive guide on how to make the most of 60 minutes this Easter bank holiday weekend Gift yourself some time gardening Dive into some decluttering Regular readers will know this task occupies a lot…...

8+ hour, 38+ min ago  (277+ words) April 9th, 2026 7: 30 AM By Southern Star Team This week's Southern Star is full of West Cork news, views and sport and is in stores now. FREE HOME & GARDEN SUPPLEMENT: Your guide to the perfect West Cork Home and Garden A developer…...

8+ hour, 38+ min ago  (488+ words) April 9th, 2026 7: 30 AM THRESHOLD and Age Action are the latest to voice their concern over reports of a proposed rental scheme for modular units in back gardens. Weekend reports suggest the Government is pursuing plans to exempt garden homes from planning…...

22+ hour, 49+ min ago  (267+ words) April 8th, 2026 5: 19 PM By Southern Star Team ON THIS week's podcast, we're joined by Drinagh Rangers women's team manager Mike Doolan after they completed the West Cork League and Cup double. Rangers defeated Lyre Rovers in the cup decider in Brinny…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (276+ words) April 8th, 2026 9: 09 AM THE final call has been issued for women entrepreneurs to "back themselves" and apply to Visa"s She"s Next programme. With the April 9th deadline looming women in business are urged to enter for a chance to win…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (163+ words) April 8th, 2026 8: 47 AM THE unspoiled beauty of Castlehaven Bay will be seen from the sea by an estimated two million viewers of the popular French travel show, "chapp'es Belles. Presenter J'r'me Pitorin can attest that kayaking with Jim Kennedy of Atlantic…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (396+ words) April 6th, 2026 8: 35 AM By Southern Star Team THE village of Ballydehob will once again burst into life this May bank holiday weekend as the Ballydehob Jazz Festival returns for its 20th edition, welcoming an estimated 8, 000 visitors to the tiny seaside village of…...