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THE SOUTHERN STAR IS IN STORES NOW: Land across the county has been rezoned for 50,000 new homes; Southern Star West Cork Community Awards launch; Five-page preview of Cork's bid for All-Ireland camogie glory Image

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6 Aug, 2026

THE SOUTHERN STAR IS IN STORES NOW: Land across the county has been rezoned for 50,000 new homes; Southern Star West Cork Community Awards launch; Five-page preview of Cork's bid for All-Ireland camogie glory

West Cork Community Awards 2026 Image

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6 Aug, 2026

West Cork Community Awards 2026

Property West Cork | Summer 2026 magazine Image

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5 Aug, 2026

Property West Cork | Summer 2026 magazine

JOHN HAYES: Has the gap to football’s top three of Castlehaven, St Finbarr's and Nemo Rangers in Cork closed? Early results indicate that maybe it has Image

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6 Aug, 2026

JOHN HAYES: Has the gap to football’s top three of Castlehaven, St Finbarr's and Nemo Rangers in Cork closed? Early results indicate that maybe it has

WATCH: Vox Femme - River Remembers | Southern Star Sessions Image

Southern Star Sessions

6 Aug, 2026

WATCH: Vox Femme - River Remembers | Southern Star Sessions

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Vacancy at cost rental home in Bantry Image

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7 Aug, 2026

Vacancy at cost rental home in Bantry

FRONT PAGE FLASHBACK: Eight years ago this week - August 11th edition Image

History

7 Aug, 2026

FRONT PAGE FLASHBACK: Eight years ago this week - August 11th edition

ON THIS DAY IN 1940: Raiding Airmen: British machine bombs aerodrome in Paris suburb Image

History

7 Aug, 2026

ON THIS DAY IN 1940: Raiding Airmen: British machine bombs aerodrome in Paris suburb

Warning issued over sunken vessel on Bandon River Image

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7 Aug, 2026

Warning issued over sunken vessel on Bandon River

High-level sustainability event at UCC led by West Cork man Image

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6 Aug, 2026

High-level sustainability event at UCC led by West Cork man

Reader’s Picture of the Week Image

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6 Aug, 2026

Reader’s Picture of the Week

Talented West Cork singer chosen for prestigious Irish Youth Choir Image

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6 Aug, 2026

Talented West Cork singer chosen for prestigious Irish Youth Choir

Rescue trolley for stranded dolphins hailed a triumph Image

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6 Aug, 2026

Rescue trolley for stranded dolphins hailed a triumph

Bandon First Responders’ 80 call outs Image

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6 Aug, 2026

Bandon First Responders’ 80 call outs

Eircode information saves the time that could save your life Image

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6 Aug, 2026

Eircode information saves the time that could save your life

Sport

Elaine Aylward: U23 All-Ireland win gave Cork senior camogie team the boost they needed Image

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14 hours ago

Elaine Aylward: U23 All-Ireland win gave Cork senior camogie team the boost they needed

‘No immediate demand to move’: West Cork League clubs vote to stick with traditional August to May calendar Image

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18 hours ago

‘No immediate demand to move’: West Cork League clubs vote to stick with traditional August to May calendar

After FAI U-turn, what’s next for summer soccer in West Cork? Image

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19 hours ago

After FAI U-turn, what’s next for summer soccer in West Cork?

Drinagh Rangers, Dunmanway Town and Lyre Rovers schoolgirls all in top form Image

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20 hours ago

Drinagh Rangers, Dunmanway Town and Lyre Rovers schoolgirls all in top form

Lyre Rovers extend their lead in U15 Schoolboys Premier League Image

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21 hours ago

Lyre Rovers extend their lead in U15 Schoolboys Premier League

West Cork quartet named on Munster rugby squad Image

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7 Aug, 2026

West Cork quartet named on Munster rugby squad

Benny Camden delivers double delight at Ballabuidhe Image

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7 Aug, 2026

Benny Camden delivers double delight at Ballabuidhe

Every second will count as Cork chase final perfection Image

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7 Aug, 2026

Every second will count as Cork chase final perfection

Valley Rovers lay down a strong marker in South East Junior A Hurling Championship Image

Sport

7 Aug, 2026

Valley Rovers lay down a strong marker in South East Junior A Hurling Championship

WATCH: Elaine Aylward previews the All-Ireland senior camogie final between Cork and Galway Image

Sport

7 Aug, 2026

WATCH: Elaine Aylward previews the All-Ireland senior camogie final between Cork and Galway

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‘No immediate demand to move’: West Cork League clubs vote to stick with traditional August to May calendar Image

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18 hours ago

‘No immediate demand to move’: West Cork League clubs vote to stick with traditional August to May calendar

After FAI U-turn, what’s next for summer soccer in West Cork? Image

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19 hours ago

After FAI U-turn, what’s next for summer soccer in West Cork?

Drinagh Rangers, Dunmanway Town and Lyre Rovers schoolgirls all in top form Image

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20 hours ago

Drinagh Rangers, Dunmanway Town and Lyre Rovers schoolgirls all in top form

Lyre Rovers extend their lead in U15 Schoolboys Premier League Image

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21 hours ago

Lyre Rovers extend their lead in U15 Schoolboys Premier League

Benny Camden delivers double delight at Ballabuidhe Image

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7 Aug, 2026

Benny Camden delivers double delight at Ballabuidhe

Every second will count as Cork chase final perfection Image

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7 Aug, 2026

Every second will count as Cork chase final perfection

MOTORSPORT: Jason McSweeney has chance to extend lead in Irish Tarmac Historic Rally Championship Image

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7 Aug, 2026

MOTORSPORT: Jason McSweeney has chance to extend lead in Irish Tarmac Historic Rally Championship

'Libby Coppinger's reading of the game is exquisite. She’s just always that couple of steps in front of her marker' Image

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7 Aug, 2026

'Libby Coppinger's reading of the game is exquisite. She’s just always that couple of steps in front of her marker'

‘Millie Condon’s like a Duracell Bunny’ - Ballinascarthy's relentless Rebel is making an impact for Cork camogie Image

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7 Aug, 2026

‘Millie Condon’s like a Duracell Bunny’ - Ballinascarthy's relentless Rebel is making an impact for Cork camogie

Ciara O'Sullivan's remarkable comeback and Claire Kingston's rise have Newcestown dreaming of All-Ireland success Image

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7 Aug, 2026

Ciara O'Sullivan's remarkable comeback and Claire Kingston's rise have Newcestown dreaming of All-Ireland success

Life

Vacancy at cost rental home in Bantry Image

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7 Aug, 2026

Vacancy at cost rental home in Bantry

Rainfall a good palate cleanser Image

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6 Aug, 2026

Rainfall a good palate cleanser

Coastal Rowing Championships in Bantry draws record entries Image

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6 Aug, 2026

Coastal Rowing Championships in Bantry draws record entries

Schull set for regatta Image

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6 Aug, 2026

Schull set for regatta

Castletownbere community in mourning over Damien’s death Image

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6 Aug, 2026

Castletownbere community in mourning over Damien’s death

Funding lifeline for West Cork Counselling Services – for now Image

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6 Aug, 2026

Funding lifeline for West Cork Counselling Services – for now

Glen Hansard's final visit to West Cork is treasured Image

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6 Aug, 2026

Glen Hansard's final visit to West Cork is treasured

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Grandparents’ rights explained Image

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6 Aug, 2026

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Grandparents’ rights explained

WILDLIFE: Wildlife in warm weather - winners and losers Image

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6 Aug, 2026

WILDLIFE: Wildlife in warm weather - winners and losers

YOUR MENTAL HEALTH: When good things happen, write them down Image

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6 Aug, 2026

YOUR MENTAL HEALTH: When good things happen, write them down

Weather

West Cork Weather Forecast Image

Weather

1 Mar, 2026

West Cork Weather Forecast