THE 100th anniversary of the first garda sergeant to be killed on duty was recently marked with a reverential ceremony.Sgt James Woods was first stationed in Bantry before taking up a post at Scartaglen in Co Kerry, where he was killed in a raid on December 3rd, 1923.Garda Patric
EDITOR – I am dismayed to hear that the open dialogue service for adult mental health clients living in the Bantry area is to be disbanded. For those not in the know, the open dialogue service enables a person who suffers from mental health illness to actively involve family me
AN outbreak of TB in the south west has been described as ‘one of the biggest in West Cork in years’ with around 180 farms facing restrictions, putting serious financial and mental stress on families.The outbreak has affected farmers in areas including Skibbereen, Bauravilla
Christmas Eve in Adrigole was a favourite time for Sheila, who grew up in Faha on the Beara peninsula, she tells Mary McCarthy. Without electric lights, the holidays were all about seeing candlelight in the homes TURKEY was the only currency in Adrigole during Christmas of t
Shopping this Christmas from someone who is yearning for the island of Ireland? These gifts are the perfect reminder of the Ireland they love - from beautiful Celtic homeware that will bring them good fortune, to a gift that could have them on the journey back to Ireland, and more!