In this week's Southern Star

IN NEWS

Home tax bills to rise despite 5% cut voted by cllrs

Cork Airport’s flights to US receive a warm welcome

French arrive to probe Bailey case witnesses

Tidy Towns success for West Cork

Clonakilty’s ‘futuristic’ vision unveiled

Hotel deals a sign of ‘renewed period of growth for Bantry

IN SPORT

STORM BREWING – Who will make it to the SFC final?

Clon survive, but Barryroe go down

Valleys – U21 champs again

Incredible Cork lady footballers

Skibb’s late try denies Bandon

IN LIFE

Five-page Weddings feature

Chef David Rice on eating ‘real food’