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HSE publishes childhood obesity surveillance data
Over 20% of Irish children are overweight or obese, but there are some encouraging signs of stabilisation.
A COMPANY formed by six West Cork schoolgirls has not only published a highly successful book for kids - it's whizzed right through to the finals of one of the country's most prestigious competitions.
A 10km run and a 5km walk designed to celebrate the life of 15-year-old Rachel Cronin from Cahermuckee, Kealkil, who passed away last August, took place on Sunday, March 2nd last.
RIGHT up there as being among the worst roads in the area is the L20481 at Barleyfield, Kilbrittain and at the invitation of a resident who contacted The Southern Star, this reporter recently took up the challenge of driving it.
WHEN Tim Lucey takes up duty as the new Cork County Manager, one of the first requests he will receive is urgent attention to the surface of the street where he grew up, Watergate in Bandon.
As experts
disagree on
clear-felling
Mr Joe Carroll, a former town and county councillor who is hoping to be re-elected on the Fianna Fil ticket on May 23rd
TANAISTE and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore presented Keohane Seafoods of Bantry with the overall SFA National Small Business Award for 2014 on Thursday night in Trinity College, Dublin.
Kinsale Yacht Club has been confirmed as the Mitsubishi Motors 'Sailing Club of the Year' for 2014 in celebration of an outstanding year during 2013.
WEST Cork schools were among the many recipients of awards at the weekend's second-level finals at the Briery Gap Macroom - the All Ireland Light Entertainment Festival and the National Transition Year Drama Festival.
Following last week's launch of the ISPCC's Shield Anti-Bullying campaign, with the support of many celebrity ambassadors including rugby icon Brian O'Driscoll, the ISPCC is highlighting the various activities taking place throughout the month of March to keep the spotlight on the issue of bullying.
At last the sun is shining and hopefully it will bring some welcome relief to local farmers and the agri industry throughout West Cork
Don't miss our 24 page West Cork Farming magazine (out Thurs March 27th)...read more
9am on Saturday, October 18th will see the start of the SCAR '14 race which is taking place in Skibbereen. SCAR is an acronym for Skibbereen Charity Adventure Race and is a mix of biking, running, and kayaking.
THE Oscar-qualifying short film, 'A Day For The Fire,' written and directed by West Cork native Maurice O'Callaghan, will be screened as an official selection of the Boston Irish Film Festival, which runs from March 20th to 23rd.
But Bantry company open for business in
spite of big blow
One of just five finalists, local musician does well in national competition.
A SCALED-down search for a Dutch tourist missing off the Sheep's Head peninsula is set to resume this weekend.
ONE of many highlights at the very successful first Lennox Robinson Literary Festival was the unveiling of a portrait of the playwright and author and launch of the room in his honour at Douglas Library by Lord Mayor of Cork, Catherine Clancy.
Southern Star March 8 2014
A new charity single 'Amazing Grace' recorded by jazz singer, Sharon Crosbie and Friends was launched at the weekend to coincide with the Kinsale Pink Ribbon Walk.
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