IN THIS WEEK’S SOUTHERN STAR: What's on for St Patrick's Weekend; Laser light shone at emergency chopper; Newsreader on drugs charges; Holly 'hop' sees SDs rise in popularity; Farmers' gorse fires fury; Woman fundraising for finger op; Bandon teacher celebrates three-book deal; West Cork Sports Stars 'team of the year' announced; Cork footballers looking up after win; Bandon Ravens Basketball Club recruiting

IN THIS WEEK’S SOUTHERN STAR

SPECIAL FEATURE

• What's on in West Cork for St Patrick's Weekend

IN NEWS

• Laser light shone at emergency chopper
• Newsreader on drugs charges
• Holly 'hop' sees SDs rise in popularity
• Farmers' gorse fires fury
• Woman fundraising for finger op

IN LIFE

• Bandon teacher celebrates three-book deal

IN SPORT

• West Cork Sports Stars 'team of the year' announced
• Cork footballers looking up after win
• Bandon Ravens Basketball Club recruiting

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