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BACK IN THE DAY: The Southern Star’s celebration of West Cork nostalgia in all its forms

July 13th, 2025 1:00 PM

By Southern Star Team

BACK IN THE DAY: The Southern Star’s celebration of West Cork nostalgia in all its forms Image
A stylish group from from 1978 at the Westlodge Hotel in Bantry; a fashion show had been held in aid of the Care for the Aged Association, where £400 was raised. Front: Michael Larkin, Seamus O'Regan, Elaine Coughlan, Garret Murphy, Kale Murphy, Mary and Sarah O'Mahony. Second row: Justina Hurley, Menglan Murphy, Roger Duggan, Pauline O'Donovan, Padraig O'Regan, Brendan Buckley. Back: Amelia McCarthy, Tracey Briesley, and Paul O'Connor.

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A stylish group from 1978 at the Westlodge Hotel in Bantry; a fashion show had been held in aid of the Care for the Aged Association with £400 raised. Front: Michael Larkin, Seamus O’Regan, Elaine Coughlan, Garret Murphy, Kale Murphy, with Mary and Sarah O’Mahony. Second row: Justina Hurley, Menglan Murphy, Roger Duggan, Pauline O’Donovan, Padraig O’Regan, and Brendan Buckley. Back: Amelia McCarthy, Tracey Briesley, and Paul O’Connor. 

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