Raising funds for the annual Daffodil Day fundraiser in Clonakilty in April were: Donal O'Donovan, Mary Horgan, Marguerite O'Donoghue, CJ O'Donoghue and Mary Looney. (Photo: Martin Walsh)

April saw theClonakilty Mayoral Council Hall of Fame Award go to Sinead Crowley, pictured with members of Cancer Connect from left: Angus O'Connor, Helen O'Driscoll, Jim Murphy and John Callaghan at the presentation function in O'Donovan's Hotel. (Photo: Martin Walsh)

Pictured at Scoil Eoin in Innishannon in April was Cody Morris, his dad John and Conor McCarthy from the West Cork Motorcycle Club after Cody displayed his motorbike skills to the school

In April the Shane Fitzsimons Riverside Theatre was officially opened at Kinsale Community School by Deirdre Fitzsimons and Ann Fitzsimons helped by Fergal McCarthy, Principal of Kinsale Community School and Aaron Bale-Connolly playing Fagin along with family and friends before a performance of ‘Oliver with a Twist’.
Picture. John Allen

The celebrated Belle of Ballabuidhe competition was held in Dunmanway in August, hosted by The Parkway Hotel. The judges had a difficult job choosing from 15 worthy contestants, with the sash ultimately going to Erica Coakley, closely followed by Roisín Burns in second place, and Alice O’Donovan in third.

Enjoying the Clonakilty Sacred Heart Secondary School Debs in August were: Ciara Pettit-Mee, Ardfield, Evie Weller, Ardfield, Aine White, Ahiohill, Ella McSweeney, Butlserstown, Caoimhe Whelton, Lislevane, Annabel Dhonsfiled, Innishannon and Saoirse Whelton, Tirnanean. (Photo: Martin Walsh)

Bandon retained firefighter Galero pictured witth his three Gold medals from the World Police and Fire Games in Alabama in the United States. He won gold in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi and freestyle wrestling

The monthly winner for the West Cork Farming Awards in August went to Mary Bugler from Innishannon, seen here with her family

85-year-old Mervyn Jeffers from Bandon took to the skies to mark his birthday and raised funds for two charities dear to his heart

Leaving Certificate students from the Sacred Heart Secondary School , Clonakilty after receiving their results in August were: Meabh O'Sullivan, Timoleague, Sarah Harte, Timoleague and Aoibhinn McKeogh, Lislevane, with (front) Laura Daly, Clonakilty. (Photo: Martin Walsh)

Jamie, Aaron, Edel, Nicky and Mike O’Regan with Aarons girlfriend Katie O’Callaghan and Ruby pictured in August with local supporters, contractors and builders in front of their community restored house in Dunderrow which was nearly destroyed by fire.
Picture. John Allen

The O'Brien family with their spaniel 'Billy' as Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll McNeill gave the oration at the annual August Michael Collins Commemoration at Béal na Bláth. (Photo: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision)

At the lauch of a 64ft mural celebrating the River Bandon and created by Carmen Quigley are l to r: Jeff Dickon Bandon Envrionmental Group, Junior Minister Christopher O'Sullivan, Elle Murphy Lawpro, Sen Noel O'Donovan, Marguerite McQuaid Creative Bandon and Pat Fitzgerald of Bandon Tidy Towns

Pictured celebrating the opening of South Main Street in August was Heather Rowden and Caroline Mcvay. Picture Denis Boyle

STUCK ON YOU Louise takes her dad's advice
Clonakilty native and award-winning bestselling author Louise O’Neill, in Febryart credited her dad, GAA fan and Clonakilty butcher Michael, with helping her to become ‘unstuck’ and find herself again – a move which has landed her a six-figure book deal with an imprint of publisher Harper Collins. (Photo: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision)

In February, firefighter Alex O'Shea travelled 129 miles over the Swedish Arctic region, carrying all his supplies on a sled during the Arctic Spine Challenger race.

In February, members of the Glaslinn Choir presented a cheque for €1,915.70 to St Vincent de Paul following their Christmas concert with Munster Mix
Corinne Domoney, Gill Smyth, SVP rep Mick Houlihan, Antoinette Baker, SVP rep Pat Dooley, Helen O’Leary, Brenda O’Riordan, Margaret Desmond, June Traynor, Louise Jeavons

Pictured at a civic reception in February which was hosted by Bandon/Kinsale Municipal District at the Town Hall Bandon was Hammer thrower Nicola Tuthill who recieved the award for her achievements at the Paris Olympics pictured with her proud grandmother Theresa Tuthill. Picture Denis Boyle

In January. Ballineen and Enniskeane Tidy Towns Association won the Waters and Communities Special Award 2024. Ellen Murhpy, the Community Water Officer is seen presenting the award to Dr. Margaret O'Donovan of Ballineen and Enniskeane Tidy Towns. The group conducted a Citizen Science study on the flora, fauna and natural heritage of the river, while implementing a green solution to deal with invasive species in the acclaimed Riverview Biodiversity Garden. Watching on are Sheila O'Mahony; Rose Foley; William Walsh; Ann Corcoran; Eddie O'Donovan (all Ballineen Tidy Towns) and Diarmuid Healy, Secretary of St. Mary's GAA Picture: Andy Gibson.

In January St Mary’s GAA club, Ballineen has been awarded with a GAA Green Flag for its work to enhance its facility in line with a green ethos. Celebrating with the flag are (from left): Diarmuid Healy (secretary, St Mary's GAA), William Walsh, Dr Margaret O'Donovan (Green and Irish cultural officer, St Mary's GAA), William Walsh, Eddie O'Donovan, and Ellen Murphy. (Photo: Andy Gibson)

Tomás Markey with his parents Colin and Siobhan at St Brogan's College in Bandon in January after he won 'Best Individual Award' at BTYSTE in Dublin

Mary French exhibiting some of her work at the Innishannon Gardens and Galleries Festival held in July

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially turned the sod of the new Kinsale GAA grounds in July. Pictured is the Taoiseach turning the sod with club chairman Gerard Webb.
Picture. John Allen

Pictured at a parking protest in Bandon in July were Colette Cunningham, Sheila Cashman and Lou McCarthy. Picture Denis Boyle

Pictured at a Save Bandon Town public meeting at Bandon Town Hall in July were Paddy O'Driscoll with John O'Mahony, Dinjo Collins and Ger Seaman. Picture Denis Boyle

Pictured hard at work in June were Aidan and Jackie Murphy with Alan Coleman painting the bridge at Innishannon. The bridge was being given a make over by members of Innishannon tidy towns committee ahead of the annual gardens and galleries festival Picture Denis Boyle

Runners and riders in the Clogheen Homes Developments Limited and Clona race at the Clonakilty Point to Point Races on Beamish's Farm, Inchydoney Island in June. (Photo: Martin Walsh)

Minister Christopher O'Sullivan with his nephew Rua Nelly from New Zealand on his shoulders at June’s Clonakilty Agricultural Show with family members (left to right): Karen Fitzpatrick, The Pike, Patrick, Iris, and Emer Nelly, all from New Zealand, Donal and Faye O'Sullivan, Ballydehob. (Photo: Martin Walsh)

At the Clonakilty Mayoral changover at O'Donovan's Hotel, Clonakilty were (left to right): Anthony McDermott (Clonakilty Mayoral Council), Eileen Sheppard, (outgoing mayor), Conan O'Donovan, Mayor of Clonakilty, Yousuf Janab Ali, Deputy Mayor of Clonakilty and James White (Clonakilty Mayoral Council). (Photo: Martin Walsh)

Star Wars stormtroopers, amongst myriad other characters from the world of comics and movies took to the streets of Dunmanway for the second annual Feel The Force festival over the June bank holiday weekend. (Photo: Eoghan Daly)

The Kinsale Harbour Cruise were among the flotilla in June against plans for a 23 Hectare mussel farm granted approval for Kinsale Harbour.
Picture. John Allen

Kinsale's Conor Fitzpatrick is challenged by Ibane Gaels' Jack Twomey during the 2025 Cork U21A FC semi-final in November. Kinsale were crowned Carrigdhoun U21A football champions for the first time in 15 years after they beat Carrigaline in the final in August.

Pictured at the Bandon Bridge National School Daffodil day coffee morning in March were Elenor O'Brien being looked after by Amelia Kowalczyk and Gaby Kantoronvicinte. Picture Denis Boyle

Pictured at the opening in March of second hand shop at Bandon shopping centre for Recovery Coach was Theresa Crowley, Audrey O'Leary, Lisa Keohane and Samantha Murphy. Picture Denis Boyle

Tom O'Mahony (Knocks, Ballineen) drove a 1953 Ferguson 20 tractor at the Ahiohill tractor, car and truck ru in March, which was followed by tractor dyno testing. Proceeds of the run will go to West Cork Rapid Response, Courtmacsherry Harbour RNLI and Ahiohill National School.
Picture: David Patterson, Tractor Run – Cor

Pupils from Knockskeagh National School were very colourful at the St Patrick's Day Parade in Clonakilty. (Photo: Martin Walsh)

Toby Campbell, the new Bantry postmaster, and Gerard Harrington, the now-retired postmaster, standing outside the old post office building in Bantry. Operations moved from the old premises to Fast.net on Bridge Street in May.

Pictured at the Fashion and farming festival at Kinsale Community School in May were Eve Russell, Rebecca Ormond and Sarah O'Neill. Picture Denis Boyle

At the annual fundraiasing Darkness into Light Walk in Clonakilty in May were Brid O’Mahony, Kay O'Flynn and Emma O'Flynn, all from Lisavaird. (Photo: Martin Walsh)

Denis Cahalane and Diarmaid Hurley from Leap preparing for competition at Bantry Agricultural Show in August. (Photo: Karlis Dzjamko)

Celebrating her 100th Birthday in Kinsale Community Hospital in October was Violet Dorney, She received a letter and a cheque from The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, presented by County Mayor Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley at a special party in Kinsale Community Hospital organised by Altrusa Club of Kinsale & District. Violet is pictured with her son Patrick Dorney, grandchildren Simon, Páidí and Sarah and great grandchildren Riadh and Éala.
Picture. John Allen

At the 17th annual Pink Ribbon Walk (in aid of Action Breast Cancer) that began from Fernhill House and Gardens , Clonakilty on October bank holiday Monday were: Eimear Murphy, Clonakilty, Anne Barrett, Ballinascarthy, Margaret Hennessy, Ballineen and Dorothy Draper, Clonakilty. (Photo: Martin Walsh)

Brendan McDaid, Tralee; Mark Doe, Killarney; Darren Rockett, Poole and Finbar O’Connell, Portlaoise with Marie Kirby from Kinsale pictured at the 47th annual Kinsale Gourmet Festival Mad Hatters Tea Party in October Picture. John Allen

In October, KYC Sailability members Patrick Lynch and Eva Griffin-Dunphy from Riverstick with Sebastian Brown, Kinsale and Gerry Hannon, Belgooly holding balloons representing the €8,518 proceeds of the Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile Road Race that was presented to KYC Sailability by the Kinsale Regatta represented by 5 Mile Road Race director Jeremiah Callanan and Kinsale Regatta Festival Chairman Frank O’Brien with Donal Hickey, Chair of KYC Sailability.
Picture. John Allen

Cork County Arts Officer Ian McDonagh; Festival Chair, Ruth McDonnell and committee member Vanessa Conneely pictured in September at the launch of the programme for Words By Water, Kinsale Literary Festival, Picture. John Allen

Caroline O'Driscoll (Kilbrittain), Claire O'Rourke (Timoleague) and Seád Ní Mhaoilmhia (Kinsale). who took part in the All Ireland National Ploughing Championships with horses Larry and Jeff.. (Photo: David Patterson)

Pictured at South Main Street at a protest in September against the granting of planning permission for a Casino in the town was Jayden and Chloe Harrington. Picture Denis Boyle

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley​; Chief Executive of Cork County Council Moira Murrell​; Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien​; Christopher O'Sullivan​, Minister of State​, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; with Cllr John Collins, Cllr Marie O'Sullivan, Cllr Daniel Sexton, Cllr Ann Bambury, Cllr Gillian Coughlan, Cllr John Michael Foley pictured at the upgraded and extended Clare O’Leary Walkway in Bandon​. in September.
Picture: Alison Miles /OSM PHOTO

John Murphy, Kinsale 911 Garden; County Mayor Cllr Mary Linehan Foley; US Ambassador Edward S. Walsh and Retired FDNY Firefighter Danny Manning who served at Ground Zero on September 11th at the remembrance ceremony in the 911 Garden of Remembrance at Ringfinnan, Kinsale in September
Picture. John Allen

Pictured at the launch of Kinsale Reusable Coffee Cup Project in September are Kinsale Community School pupils Ellie Sheedy, Lia D’Arcy and Skye Sheedy from Kinsale.
Picture. John Allen
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James Brugger, Ireland U18 player and Kinsale RFC member presenting an Ireland U18 jersey to Paul McCarthy, Kinsale RFC at a lunch in September to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their first pitch opening.
Picture. John Allen

In September Innishannon native Eilish O’ Sullivan was announced as the presener of Hot Country TV 's new show 'Cork TV' which started globally in December. She is seen here with Proprietor Hugh O’ Brien