Enhancement scheme funds available

The County of Cork is one of the lucky ones when it comes to people taking pride in their local area, represented by many hundreds of community groups throughout the County.

Enhancement scheme funds available

Conor Nelligan, County Heritage Officer The County of Cork is one of the lucky ones when it comes to people taking pride in their local area, represented by many hundreds of community groups throughout the County.

Ballinwillin 'butters up' guests with good food and mindfulness

Last weekend (June 8/9), Pat and Miriam Mulcahy welcomed visitors to Ballinwillin House and Farm in Mitchelstown, to celebrate the Old Butter Roads, enjoy some great food and, most importantly, take it nice and easy.

Something for everyone at Cruinniú Na nÓg on June 23

Conor Nelligan, County Heritage Officer On Saturday, June 23 a new national day of culture will take place for children called 'Cruinniú na nÓg'.

Many children receive staggering amounts of money as Communion presents

Over-the-top celebrations for sacraments

Straight Talking - Deborah Coleman Communion and Confirmation season is in full swing and many will be astounded to learn that the average amount of money received by a child making their First Communion is thought to be €1,400.

New fashion zone is all set to bloom at Cork Summer show

So much more than an agricultural show, this year's Cork Summer Show has added several new attractions to its already bulging line-up at the Curraheen venue.

Great tastes of North Cork go down a treat with festival goers

The food business has really taken off across north Cork - and it's going down a treat with consumers.

Ger Dorgan’s winning image of her niece, Erika Dorgan

Fermoy Camera Club members spring into action

Bill Browne After a long and hard winter, spring finally sprang, with members of the Fermoy Camera Club taking full advantage of the improving weather to put their stamp on the club's latest competition.

We all need to seriously address our use of plastic

Jim Hurley- Nature Trail Imagine a Leatherback Turtle swimming in the sea off the coast of Ireland. The species is the largest of all living turtles and is differentiated from other modern sea turtles by its lack of a bony shell; instead, its back is covered by leathery skin, hence its name.

Duhallow Style Academy

Sheila Fitzgerald According to style guru Joan Cashman, 2018 is the year of the trench coat.

Irish is constantly facing a battle and if it's not spoken and kept alive, then where will it be in a generation?

Priority based on Irish fluency makes sense

Straight Talking - Deborah Coleman There has been a lot of discussion about the primary school divestment plan to include the removal of the so-called 'baptism barrier' but there has also been some discussion about the priority system in Gaelscoileanna and whether or not priority should be given to intending pupils with a certain level of fluency.