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Loretto Condon and Sandra Morgan from Newcestown at The First Wives Club 'Walk of Love''. (Photo: Andy Gibson)
Freda and Grainne Packham, Newcestown, celebrating Valentine's Day. (Photo: Andy Gibson)
Niall O'Rielly and Patricia Barry, both Ardfield, at the Cheltenham Preview Night at the Celtic Ross Hotel. (Photo: Andy GIbson)
Antoni Sheehy from Baltimore, enjoying his pancake on Tuesday. (Photo: Andy Gibson)
Schull Community College students and sisters Saoirse and Clodagh O'Sullivan. (Photo: Anne Minihane)
Senán and Mairead Noonan with Martin McCarthy and Billy at the Union Hall Cheval Ride. (Photo: Anne Minihane)
Sisters Aoife and Eimear Casey celebrating the Ballinhassig GAA Premier Intermediate hurling champions. (Photo: Denis Boyle)
Kelsey May O' Sullivan with six-year-old Tucker. (Photo: Andrew Harris)
Orlagh O'Regan, Kinsale, with Oisín Donoghue, Tullamore, at the Cork Fest kayaking. (Photo: David Patterson)
Denny Collins from Skibbereen, with his freshly-made pancakes from Fields'. (Photo: Andy Gibson)
Bantry, West Cork, Ireland. 13th Feb, 2025. Bantry Friday Market took place today with tourists and locals out & about in force. Having fun on his trike was 2-year-old Isaac O'Sullivan from Bantry. Picture: Andy Gibson.
The Board of Management of Trafrask National School celebrating 175th Anniversary. Paula O Sullivan, Theresa Downing, Jim Coyle, Kieran O Shea, Eleanor Lynch, Louise O Donoghur, Fr Martin Sheehan, and Richard Mason. Picture: Anne Marie Cronin Photography
Croía O'Sullivan, Jackie O'Grady, and Lucy and Emma O'Shea Planting one of three trees to mark the past present and future of Trafrask National School., as they celebrate their 175 Anniversary Picture: Anne Marie Cronin Photography
John and Joeseph Blake with Fr Amos Planting one of three trees to mark the past present and future of Trafrask National School., as they celebrate their 175 Anniversary Picture: Anne Marie Cronin Photography
Molly Tyner with her sister Nora (right), along with the paediatric neurosurgery CNS team, Cora Vizzard, Ciara O’Prey and Annette Reddy.
Molly taking the plunge on Christmas Day.
Launching the Flying 5 Mile Road Race, that will take place on April 19th, were Bantry Athletic Club committee members Tony McElhinney, Jacquie O'Sullivan, Trevor McGuirk, Danny Mullins, Maria Hurley, Margaret Lavin and Caroline Willoughby.
The pupils of Dromore National School were winners in the U13 category at the Bantry Primary Schools Credit Union Quiz which was held recently at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí. Included in the photo are: Kevin Mulcahy (principal), Christina Andrews (staff member, Bantry Credit Union), Philip McCarthy, Aoife Barrett, Cadhla O'Regan, Odhrán Crowley (quiz team) and Eleanor Fitzgerald (vice-chair of the board, Bantry Credit Union).
Clonakilty and Dunmanway Credit Union Schools Quiz competition A winners, Ardfield National School. Back: Maurice Shanley (Credit Union ambassador and Cork and Clonakilty senior footballer), Mary Gallwey and Noreen Burke (board members) with the winning students from Ardfield National School.
Clonakilty and Dunmanway Credit Union Schools Quiz competition B winners from Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin with Maurice Shanley (Credit Union ambassador and Cork and Clonakilty senior footballer), Mary Gallwey and Noreen Burke (board members).
Parkrun runner and volunteer Liam Quinlan completed his 250th 5k parkrun in Clonakilty last weekend.
Taken at Emmett Square Clonakilty commemorating the Heritage Trail, left to right, Tomás Tuipéar, Eimear O’Neill, Sean Brennan, Mick O’Connell, Mike Deasy and John Hennessy.
Locals Yassa (left) and Toni Kravchuk enjoying some time out in Kennedy Park, Clonakilty. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
Tea and a chat at the Clonakilty Bicycle Shed with Malvin Glass, Oscar Ward, Jack Kelleher, CJ Williamson and Evan McGuirk, all from Clonakilty. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
The parents of the disability inclusion class recently held a fundraiser based on the national lottery bonus ball, which raised €470 to help with the running costs of the class, which is offered for free and welcomes children with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities and additional needs. Classes take place in Goleen Community Centre every Tuesday from 5pm to 6pm. Included in the photo are participants with the winning hamper before it heads off to its new home.
The Scoil Mhuire National School’s team of Eddie Bennett, Milosz and Bartosz Rys and Hugh Fitzmaurice were the winners of the U13 section of the Access Credit Union Skibbereen Primary School Quiz. They were presented with the cup by Tony Hughes, CEO and Bernie Ryan at Skibbereen Community School. (Photo: Anne Minihane)
Schull photographer Carlos Benlayo leaving Brosnan’s Centra supermarket with a bouquet of flowers and chocolates in hand as Valentines gifts for his wife. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Brosnan.
The delegates from Schull Community College who attended the Model United Nations at City Hall in Cork. Back: Alex O’Toole, Eoghan Dempsey, Patrick Staunton and Olan Ferguson. Front: Isabelle Westgate, Clara Carson, Damian Williams and Maria Schlotterbeck.
Ballinhassig men who have played in goal for Cork's senior hurling team, Patrick Collins, Martin Coleman (senior) and Martin Coleman (junior) at Ballinhassig GAA's victory dinner which was held at Roches Town Park Hotel last Saturday.
Ferit and Zorra of Bandon Barbers, New Road, Bandon with Roger Pearson (right) chairperson of St Michael Centre at the announcement of their very generous offer to donate the entire proceeds from a day’s trading on Tuesday February 24th to the St Michael Centre.
Barryroe racegoers at the Cheltenham preview night at the Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery which was held in aid of Reenascreena National School’s new classroom development fund were (standing) Consie Keohane, Charles Dullea, Margaret Dullea, Fiona Butler (Timoleague) and Conor Dullea. Seated: Mary Keohane and Eimear Sheehy. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
Colette Forde and Owen Hackett at last Saturday's Kinsale and District Community First Responders event at the Temperance Hall.
Cork hurling star Brian Hayes of St Finbarr's pictured with the smiling Timoleague U12 team at their medal presentation at Timoleague Community Hall.
The First Wives Club organised a 'Walk of Love' which took place on Valentine’s Day in aid of the Newcestown Film Awards. Participants had the choice of walking 3k or 5k around the GAA pitch, with many opting for the longer distance. Taking part in the event were Grace Cronin, Dionne McSweeney 'Enzo' and Claire Cronin, all from Newcestown. (Photo: Andy Gibson)
Dunmanway rally driver Jason McSweeney (third from left), who won the Historic category in the recent Galway International Rally, with a group of his supporters including Evan Sheehan, Linda Harrington, Pat Harrington, Eileen Harrington, Liam McCarthy and Kieran Murphy, all of whom travelled to Galway for the rally. (Photo: Martin Walsh)
Sixth class pupils at Rath National School had a very informative workshop this week with Arran Towers, an educational officer with Self Help Africa.
Sarah, Freya and Grace from St James’ National School taking part in the Credit Union’s annual school quiz.
St James’ National School pupils who enjoyed taking part in the Ficheall chess competition which was held at Gaelscoil Bheanntraí.
The third class hurling team from Carrigboy National School which took part in a recent blitz in Ballinacarriga. Back: Jack Draper, Aaron Evans, Stephen O'Keefe, Kristian Levis Alford and Eoghan Ward. Front: Alex Coughlan, Oisín McNulty and Peadar Williamson.
Micheál McCarthy of West Cork Skies drone prints, who is in first year at Mount St Michael, handed over a cheque of €400 to Kate and Betty from West Cork Rapid Response (WCRR).Micheál, who lives in Skibbereen, attended Kilmeen National School, where his Dad Kenneth is the principal. So when WCRR visited the school over a year ago, Micheál was very impressed with the voluntary nature of the work they do, particularly as a few years previously, Dr Jason had helped his grandad Mick, from North Cork, but was visiting Micheál's family in West Cork at the time of his accident, so they all witnessed first-hand what a fantastic service WCRR offers to everyone. Micheál takes excellent photos with his drone and sold some of them at Christmas time, hence the donation to WCRR.
Martina French (right) and Lisa O'Mahony, Skibbereen Comhaltas, presenting a gift to Attracta O’Brady and her daughter Róisín, Killeigh Branch.
Skibbereen Luncheon Club members and staff receiving a cheque from FDC’s Jennet O’Driscoll and Joan Wilson who presented the cheque to service manager Aine Minihane.
The Mount Saint Michael Munster champions.
Einon Gottschall-Jones, Jack Foley, Oisín Moore and Greg Baburkin have already conducted over 100 aerodynamic tests.
Lisheen National School recently went to Baltimore RNLI for a tour before their swimming lessons at Baltimore pool. The pupils got to board the newest lifeboat, visit the maps and charts, and experience the planning and preparation that all volunteers have to do before a rescue. It was a thoroughly enjoyable trip and extremely educational for the pupils, highlighting the importance of the vital service for the seaside community in Lisheen.
NEWS10/2/2026 Pictured at St Patricks church Bandon was Mary Anne Finn and Bishop Fintan Gavin. Picture Denis Boyle
NEWS10/2/2026 Pictured celebrating their confirmation with Bishop Fintan Gavin atSt Patricks church Bandon were Bandon primary school students Olivia O'Regan and Andrija Patasioraite. Picture Denis Boyle
Ellie O'Donovan and Dervla Desmond (both Newcestown) at the Newcestown car show which took place in recently with a big turnout of participants and spectators in attendance. Proceeds of the run will go to Newcestown Film Awards ‘The Snapper’ team. (Photo: David Patterson)
The First Wives Club organised a 'Walk of Love' which took place on Valentine’s Day in aid of the Newcestown Film Awards. Participants had the choice of walking 3k or 5k around the GAA pitch, with many opting for the longer distance. Taking part in the event were Seán Dineen, Barry Buckley, Tommy Buckley and Eoin Verling, all from Newcestown. (Photo: Andy Gibson)
Newcestown, West Cork, Ireland. 14th Feb, 2026. The First Wives Club organised a 'Walk of Love' which took place today in aid of the Newcestown Film Awards. Participants had the choice of walking 3k or 5k around the GAA pitch, with many opting for the longer distance. Taking part in the event were Kathleen; Mary & Seán O'Sullivan and Hilda O'Mahony, all from Newcestown. Picture: Andy Gibson.
Over 80 kayakers registered to take part at day one of Cork Fest, a whitewater kayaking event which took place on the Upper Bandon river, north of Dunmanway. The first event of the day was an individual time trial.Picture: David Patterson.
Over 80 kayakers registered to take part at day one of Cork Fest, a whitewater kayaking event which took place on the Upper Bandon river, north of Dunmanway. The first event of the day was an individual time trial.Picture: David Patterson.
Sean ‘Gadget’ Lynn (Cobh) helping rescue Orlagh O'Regan (Kinsale) after a capsize at the double drop feature while taking part in the first event of the day, an individual time trial at day one of Cork Fest, a whitewater kayaking event which took place on the Upper Bandon river, north of Dunmanway. (Photo: David Patterson)
