West Cork History Festival 2024: The festival has established a reputation for the quality of its programme
Held at beautiful Inish Beg near Baltimore, it features talks, debates, film, music and local field trips
Held at beautiful Inish Beg near Baltimore, it features talks, debates, film, music and local field trips
Few things say summer in Ireland like chilling out somewhere convivial with a drink, good food and a view
In operation since 1745, boutique four-star venue has hosted famous names including George Bernard Shaw, WB Yeats and Pippa Middleton
Plus: Mayor of Limerick’s ‘erroneous’ planning arguments; Nigel Farage’s Irish teacher; and Neil Jordan’s strange Garret FitzGerald anecdote
Two homes, one price: A four-bed farmhouse and apartment in Cork or an apartment near Grand Canal Dock
Russ Parsons: In the 1980s a simple idea to grow ‘something different’ took off for Colin Whooley’s father and a few other farmers in west Cork
Two homes, one price: A four-bed house overlooking Mizen Head or a spacious two-bed duplex in Dublin 8
Returning after a long hiatus, the Tipperary singer-songwriter talks about her new album, anxiety and how she nearly sacrificed herself for her children
Detached home in beautiful grounds with converted garage and guest suite
Drishane House has been in the Somerville family for nine generations and is where Edith Somerville cowrote her acclaimed trilogy of novels
Almost 850kg of drug found on beaches in north of country after members of public made first discovery
It is believed a group of five men set off in the 10-metre RIB from Tragumna slip late on Monday night or in the early hours of Tuesday morning
Ahead of St Patrick’s Day, recent and older arrivals from England reflect on new lives, identity and heritage in Skibbereen, west Cork
Arrested men had been in Co Cork for weeks planning marine mission, gardaí believe
Curiosities on the Beara peninsula in west Cork is looking for staff since January
At the end of 1,000 years of European peasantry, author and historian Patrick Joyce warns us that we might have to relearn their innate survivalism
On a wet, dark Thursday in Schull - days after the chief suspect in Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder had died - many people still had a view on Bailey, even if there is still a sense of trying to say nothing
Some saw him as the victim of a grave injustice. To others he was a violent, misogynistic narcissist, who revelled in the role of victim
Although chief suspect for the 1996 killing of Sophie Toscan du Plantier is dead, Garda sources say a case file will be sent to DPP for final determination in the case
Criticism of approach of gardaí voiced almost from the start of the investigation, with identification of Ian Bailey as a suspect also dogged by controversy
Pierre-Louis Baudey-Vignaud comments for first time since death of Ian Bailey on Sunday
Artist, who was Bailey’s partner for three decades, remains convinced he was innocent of murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier
Sophie Toscan du Plantier's murder in 1996 led to Bailey being identified as a suspect, but he repeatedly denied any involvement in incident
Murdered filmmaker’s uncle asks how Englishman knew where his niece parked her car after sighting in Schull shop two days before her killing, 27 years ago today
The west Cork-born author on her shortlisted debut novel, Sunburn, her fascination with Irishness and making a new life in Brighton
The paintings are notably devoid of people and simultaneously humming with human presence
Don’t expect to be wowed by this novel set in west Cork, but if you’re looking for a little sentimental indulgence, look no further
With car hire costs proving unaffordable for tourists, Irish holidaymakers still have time to book an idyllic self-catering getaway
The Our Living Islands initiative is a chance for the West Cork island to attract permanent residents - young people and families - and not just holiday homeowners
40-foot yacht ran aground after becoming caught in old fishing nets
Former Church of Ireland property seeking €895,000 is the latest to hit the market aimed at those seeking a west Cork bolthole
The living areas on the middle floor make the most of the light and the beautiful views
Two homes, one price: A three-bed house overlooking the sea in Goleen or a one-bed apartment in the IFSC
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices