Were you Out and About in West Cork lately?
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After their dip in Glandore Harbour were locals Arabella and Marie Dodd. (Photo: Andy Gibson)
Joe and Lucy Kelly from Macroom at the annual ploughing match last weekend. (Photo: Andy Gibson)
At the Warren Beach Golf Course over the holidays were Evan Lombard and Grace Kenny, Clonakilty. (Photo: Andy GIbson)
Ebbie O'Donovan, Courtmacsherry with Saoirse Hurley at the annual New Year's Day Swim in aid of the Courtmacsherry RNLI. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
Mary Shiel and Ann Dorian on the walk from Barleycove to Crookhaven on New Year's Eve. (Photo: Carlos Benlayo)
At Inchydoney were Aoibhinn Barrett and Grace Horgan with Ogie from Clonakilty. (Photo: Denis Boyle)
Isabella Murphy and Molly Goulding ready for the Glandore Harbour RNLI New Years Swim. (Photo: Andrew Harris)
Richard Hinchion keeping the crowd informed on the day at the Macroom annual ploughing match. (Photo: David Patterson)
Katie O’Rourke (Timoleague), JT O’Driscoll (Kilbrittain), Tommy O’Rourke (Timoleague), Nelsa Ní Mhurchú (Kinsale) and Saoirse O’Driscoll (Kilbrittain) enjoying the ploughing. (Photo: David Patterson)
The overall winner of this year’s Castletownbere GAA annual Poc Fada were James, Daniel and Liam O Donovan. They were presented with their prizes by chairperson Sean O’Sullivan and secretary Amanda Cronin. From left: James O’Donovan, Daniel O’Donovan, Sean O’Sullivan, Liam O’Donovan and Amanda Cronin. (Photo: Anne Marie Cronin)
The Brian Murphy memorial trophy for the player of the day went to Éanna Wiseman. The trophy was presented by Jackie Murphy (Brian’s father), Laura O’Sullivan (vice-chairperson) and Amanda Cronin (secretary). From left: Laura O’Sullivan, Éanna Wiseman, Jackie Murphy and Amanda Cronin. (Photo: Anne Marie Cronin)
In second place at this year’s Castletownbere GAA’s annual Poc Fada were Oisin O’Sullivan, Charlie Hannigan, and Luke McNeil. They were presented with their award by chairperson Sean O‘Sullivan (chairperson) and Amanda Cronin (secretary). From left: Charlie Hannigan, Sean O’Sullivan, Oisin O’Sullivan and Amanda Cronin. (Photo: Anne Marie Cronin)
Oran Quirke, Ruairi O’Donovan, Matt Murphy, Eddie O'Sullivan and Eoin McCarthy, Bantry Blues players celebrating their year of football at the Carbery U13 Academy Awards night which was held recently at the Westlodge Hotel. The players were presented with training tops by Cork minor captain Cathal McCarthy on the night.
Jay Cornish, Ciarán Seawright, Maarten La Haye, Steve G, Simon Allen, Tadhg Myler and Will Donaldson, with the Badger Sauna at the Snave Pier Christmas Day swim.
The adult winning team in the inaugural Bantry Blues Poc Fada event comprised Seanie O’Leary, Connie O’Leary and Jimmy O’Leary.
The winning U16 team in the Poc Fada comprised Eoin McCarthy, Killian O’Sullivan and Shane Cronin.
Members of West Cork Vintage Club recently presented a cheque for €6,000 to West Cork Palliative Care as a tribute to former member Seán O’Neill at the Brewery Bar in Clonakilty. The money was collected from three vintage runs which the club organised in the past few months. Included are Eibhlís and Sinéad O’Neill, Pauline Farr (West Cork Palliative Care) and West Cork Vintage Club members Fachtna O’Callaghan, Ger Buckley, Pat Joe O’Donovan and Michael McCarthy.
A cheque was recently presented to Clonakilty Meals on Wheels on behalf of Clonakilty Bridge Club. From left: Bernie Harrington and Norma O'Sullivan (Meals on Wheels), Colm Quirke (president, Clonakilty Bridge Club) and Bridget Guest and Josephine Kelly (Meals on Wheels).
Clonakilty men John Tanner, Liam Anthony White, Tim Halpin, James O'Brien and Ciaran Cainan all took part in the Christmas Day swim at Inchydoney in support of Fr John Kingston's mission in Mozambique.
Local Kate O'Dea and her dog Mabel enjoying some downtime in Arís. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
Friends Annabel Cannon, Ava Barry and Karla O'Hare, all from Clonakilty, met up in Pearse Street. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
Beaming New Year smiles from Ann and Lydia O'Mahony and Kristine Meenaghan, all from Rossmore, who met up in Clonakilty. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
Some of the swimmers who braved the elements on Christmas Day to take part in the annual Christmas Day swim in Schull.
Winter Solstice market raffle winner Kate Kelly from Goleen sitting among her mountain of goodies. Kate thanked all the Schull traders for their generosity as her prize had the most amazing selection of gifts.
Part of the film cast of Sister Act in the Courceys Goes to Hollywood event at their recent pre-Toy Show film at the Ballinspittle Community Centre were Natasha McLoughlin, Sharon Quinn, Mary Lordan, Lorraine O'Mahony, Teresa Nolan, Annette O'Donoghue and Noreen Quinn.
Over 50 young gymnasts took part in a the Christmas Showcase with the youngest being just three-years-old and the oldest, fourteen. The gymnasts each performed a routine for their parents, family and supporters and each participate received a medal. There were seven trophy award winners for each session. Overall, it was an outstanding display of gymnastics, with everyone coming together to celebrate their achievements from the past year.
Over 50 young gymnasts took part in a the Christmas Showcase with the youngest being just three-years-old and the oldest, fourteen. The gymnasts each performed a routine for their parents, family and supporters and each participate received a medal. There were seven trophy award winners for each session. Overall, it was an outstanding display of gymnastics, with everyone coming together to celebrate their achievements from the past year.
At the CellCheck milk quality awards ceremony in Naas, Couunty Kildare were (from left): Finola McCoy and James Lynch of Animal Health Ireland, Mary Hayes and her sister Frances O'Sullivan, Ciara Sheehan of Drinagh Co-op and Michael Berkery of FBD Trust (sponsors of the awards).
The Kilcrohane Christmas morning swim raised a sum of €982.80 for Arc House Bantry.
Thomas Vaughan from Kilnamartyra, Macroo enjoying his day at the Macroom annual ploughing match which was the fourth event of the 2025/2026 season in the Cork West region and which was held on the lands of Angela Leonard at Teergay, Kilbarry, Macroom. (Photo: David Patterson)
A musical collaboration from (from left) of Vincent O'Donovan, Steve Walsh, Michael McCarthy, Ian McCarthy, PJ McCarthy, Cally McCarthy, Pat Lawton, Gerald O'Donovan and Dan O'Dwyer welcomed in the New Year in Courtmacsherry. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
Steve Daly, Jerry O'Farrell, Eillis O'Farrell, David O'Farrell, Eddie Allen and Ray Jennings taking part in the Doheny GAA Club Poc Fada on St Stephen’s Day.
Shane O'Sullivan, Luke Holland, Sean Murphy, Ben Coughlan, Sean Galvin and Eanna Hayes taking part in the Doheny GAA Club Poc Fada on St Stephen’s Day.
A turkey run donation of €2,680 was presented to West Cork Rapid Response in Rosscarbery from the Rocky Road Men's Shed’s motorcycle outing. From left: Betty Hennessy, Kate Crowley, Daithí Wright and Liam Slattery. To date Daithí and his crew have contributed over €10k to WCRR, which is very much appreciated.
Students from Mount Saint Michael in Rosscarbery are heading to the RDS for this year's Stripe Young Scientist Exhibition. A total of 13 students with four projects are going.
Ciara Cottrell and Maya O’Flynn with their lovely homemade Christmas arrangements in sixth class at Rath National School.
The winning team of the Ilen Rovers Christmas seven-a-side tournament which was played at Church Cross. Back: Oisin Coakley, Gary Coakley, Michael Hurley, Oscar Wycherley, Cathal Daly, David Whooley and Diarmuid Duggan. Front: Jack Whooley, Conor Harrington, Damien O’Sullivan and Ciaran O Dwyer.
Conor Harrington was awarded Player of the Tournament at the Christmas seven-a-side that was played at Church Cross as a fundraiser for Aughadown Senior Citizens.
Road bowlers from Newcestown, Béal na Bláth and Templemartin before the fundraising score from Newcestown to Béal na Bláth last Saturday. A sum of €600 was raised for a local charity.
Ruby McCarthy and Aideen Murphy helping out at Ballinascarthy hall for the Santa afternoon. Both girls are involved in Foróige and are also Ballinascarthy camogie players.
Mary Hobbs, Dunmanway (left) with Róise, Jack, Saorla and Karina Hayes, all from Ballinhassig, on a trip to Clonakilty. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
Six-year-old Sophie Collins from Skibbereen on a recent visit to Lapland where it was a chilling -23.
Mary Jacinta Casey (organiser/fundraiser), Pamela Deasy (press officer RNLI), Kara Kelleher and John Kelleher (lifeboat operations manager) at the Glandore New Year’s Day swim that was held in aid of the local RNLI.
John Kelleher, lifeboat operations manager at Union Hall RNLI, made a special presentation for a 20 Year Service Award to Peter Deasy, launch authority at Union Hall RNLI. Included in the photo are members of Union Hall RNLI, Ríona and Ada Casey, Anthony Walsh, Mary O'Donovan, Kevin Percy, Nicola O'Donovan, Billy White, Harriet O'Regan and Noel Murray of Murray Bros Tarmacadam. (Photo: Anne Minihane)
Enjoying a catch up at the reunion were (back) Anthony Murphy, Gerard Corcoran, Donal Foley, Tony Murphy and John Patterson. Front: Mary Crowley, Maura O'Mahony, Eleanor McSweeney and Helen Hurley.
Some of the wren boys at the ready on St Stephen's Day in Carrigaline.
The wren boys with some of the straw boys enjoying St Stephen’s Day in Carrigaline.
Alison and Alexandra Martin enjoying the Castletownshend New Year's Day Swim which raised money local causes. (Photo: Anne Minihane)
Timmy O'Donovan, Daniel Hickey and Daniel O'Donovan won the Doheny GAA fun table quiz on St Stephen’s Day following the Poc Fada competition.
Liam and Laoise O'Driscoll from Kilbrittain with their Massey Ferguson 5711 tractor and Kverneland plough. Laoise competed in the U23/U28 reversible class at the Macroom annual ploughing match which was the fourth event of the 2025/2026 season in the Cork West region and which was held on the lands of Angela Leonard at Teergay, Kilbarry, Macroom. (Photo: David Patterson)
