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

April 9th, 2026 9:22 AM

By Southern Star Team

BACK IN THE DAY: The Southern Star’s celebration of West Cork nostalgia in all its forms Image
1971. Mercy Heights Secondary School, Skibbereen. Pictured at the official opening of new school in September 1971 were, from left: Sr M Agnes, Margaret Calnan, Cal Duggan, Nellie O’Sullivan, Marie Buckley, Mr Bowles, Sr Canice, Nora McCarthy, Ted Coughlan, Thérèse Begley, Peter Day, Catherine McCarthy, Mother Antonio, Betty McCabe, Mr Aldridge, Rosarie O’Byrne, Sr Perpetua, Rev Buckley Jones, Sr Columba, Sr M Alberta. Front from left: Cornelius Lucey Bishop of Cork & Ross, Mrs Maírín Lynch, Jack Lynch (Taoiseach), Rev Mother Ciarán.

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