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THE SOUTHERN STAR IS IN STORES NOW: House to be sold over €300,000 Fishy theft; Flood action plans have been prepared by Cork County Council; Good times for Clonakilty rugby as men’s and girls’ teams flying high in Munster

February 12th, 2026 8:05 AM

By Southern Star Team

THE SOUTHERN STAR IS IN STORES NOW: House to be sold over €300,000 Fishy theft; Flood action plans have been prepared by Cork County Council; Good times for Clonakilty rugby as men’s and girls’ teams flying high in Munster Image

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This week's Southern Star is full of West Cork news, views and sport and is in stores now.

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IN NEWS

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House to be sold over €300,000 Fishy theft.

The closure of Market Street in Bandon next week will mark the final piece of the jigsaw in the transformation of the town’s streetscapes which marks a bright new future for the town.

Cancer survivor Majella O'Donnell will visit Clonakilty in March to mark the 25th anniversary of Daffodil Day in the West Cork town.

On set in Timoleague where scenes for Brad Pitt's latest movie project were filmed this week (but no Brad Pitt).

Meet the paramedic who brought her partner back to life after he was clinically dead for 15 minutes.
The neglect of St Eltin’s Cemetery in Kinsale where overhanging trees are blocking headstones has reduced loved ones visiting graves to tears, a council meeting has heard.
Flood action plans have been prepared by Cork County Council for Bantry, Rosscarbery, and Schull.

IN LIFE

With strong West Cork roots and even a connection to pop superstar Billie Eilish, FoodCloud co-founder Aoibheann O’Brien has used tech to revolutionise how food can be redistributed to those in need.

IN SPORT

Clonakilty RFC is celebrating double success after winning Munster Girls Clubs U16 and U18.5 league titles.

Togher Celtic set up a Beamish Cup semi-final with Drinagh Rangers after they dumped champions Clonakilty out.

Amy McCarthy and Claire Kingston helped UCC end their long wait for the Ashbourne Cup title.

Tributes flow as David Harte announces his retirement from international hockey.

 

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