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The buyer paid €4,400 for the patriot's lock of hair.

Lock of Collins’ hair and brass buttons sold at auction | The Southern Star A NUMBER of items connected to Michael Collins, including a lock of his hair, were recently sold at Kilkenny auction house Fonsie Mealy’s summer rare book and collectors’ sale.

🚨Spice O'Life Ltd are looking for Cleaning Staff 🚨

This is a part-time, evening hours position.
Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Apply with current CV to [email protected] Or in writing to:
Spice O' Life Limited, Recruitment Department, Underhill Commercial Park, Dunmanway, Co. Cork.

Locals are 'fed up waiting for 10 years'

Crossbarry ‘waiting 10 years’ to solve traffic danger | The Southern Star THE community in Crossbarry has been waiting over 10 years for something to be done about traffic in the village, with one councillor warning that a fatality could happen there unless traffic calming measures are made a priority.

🐑 Delicious Food at The Old Creamery Sheep's Head 🐑

📍 Located in Kilcrohane, along the Sheep’s Head Way, our restaurant can
guarantee the best surroundings and a full menu to satisfy any appetite, from seafood to coffee & cake.

📞 Book ahead by calling 02767139 or 0861998554

with The Old Creamery Sheeps Head

The house in Drinagh has been transformed.

Mum Lisa uses grant to give her ‘sorry looking’ home a major facelift | The Southern Star A MUM-of-three self-managed the complete renovation of an unliveable house in Drinagh without one iota of experience, and also successfully qualified for the County Council’s rural grant home renovation scheme of €50,000.

O'Donovan Murphy & Partners LLP Solicitors

We are committed to helping you achieve the best outcome from your sale and are here to guide you through every step of the process.
Our experienced team are ready to get you 'sales ready'

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Water supply around Drinagh may be affected.

https://www.southernstar.ie/news/burst-main-affecting-water-supply-in-drinagh-4303092

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Are 'Korean farming' methods a genuine option for farmers in West Cork?

Back to the future: Korean Natural Farming explores a different path for the sector | The Southern Star People hear the term Korean Natural Farming and think it’s something ‘alternative’. It’s not.

📚 MTU Business Academy - Staring September 2024 📚

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A major renovation takes place there this autumn.

Art gallery invites public to celebrate its last show before two-year revamp | The Southern Star THE public is invited to celebrate the much-loved works of Crawford Art Gallery’s collection one last time in a final exhibition being held at the city centre gallery before it closes for major redevelopment works this autumn.

🚨 Marine Institute are hiring for a Laboratory Analyst 🚨

Contract Duration: Temporary Specified Purpose Contract covering career break until 14th of April 2028!

Apply with CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Please quote reference MEFSS/LA/CTBPHYTO/AUG24 when applying.

Postmaster Adrian Healy last Wednesday – his last day behind the counter at Skibbereen Post Office before retiring. The former Fine Gael county councillor and the last ever Skibbereen mayor is a well-known and popular member of the community, and is on the board of many local organisations.

⚖️ Liam O'Donovan & Co Solicitors ⚖️

In the event of you requiring legal representation, please do not hesitate to contact us!

02840865 - liam@ liamodonovansolicitors.ie - www.liamodonovansolicitors.ie

Upper Bridge Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, P81 W021

⚖️ Wolfe & Co Solicitos LLP ⚖️

Established in 1894, Wolfe & Co. LLP offers a full range of legal services to include ⬇️

028 21177 - [email protected] - www.wolfe.ie

Market Street Skibbereen Co. Cork P81 W603

🎶 Gleneagle Summer Fest... There's always something happening 🎶

- 1 Night B&B (2 people sharing) from € 165 per room
- 1 Night B&B (Family 2+2) from €220 per room

To book call 0646671550 or visit www.gleneagle.com

Come join our growing team in Keohane Seafoods

Location: Gortalassa, Bantry
We are hiring for the following positions:

• PRODUCTION OPERATIVES
• MACHINE OPERATORS

Training will be provided.
Competitive Rates for the right candidates
Please send your application to [email protected] or call 087 7558664
for more information.

The incident took place in the town this evening.

Two men arrested after assault in Dunmanway leaves two in hospital with 'serious injuries' | The Southern Star TWO men were taken to hospital with serious injuries following an assault in Dunmanway on Saturday evening.The men, both aged in their 30s, were taken to Cork University Hospital following the assault, which took place shortly after 7pm.Two men, one in his 30s and one in his 70s,

🏡 Check these two properties from James Lyons O'Keefe 🏡

Visit www.westcorkproperty.com for more properties

Schull - 02828122 • Skibbereen - 02863131

[email protected]

A bowling flashback to 1992 – recognise any of these faces?

BACK IN THE DAY: The Southern Star's celebration of West Cork nostalgia | The Southern Star The award winners at the South West Ból Chumann dinner dance at Dunmore House. In the front row are John Cahalane, James Hayes, Karen Daly, Christine Cahalane, Majella and Aidan Jennings. In the second row are Fergus O’Sullivan, John Lombard, Tom Hayes, Denis Collins, Gerry Co

📚 Cork College of FET - West Cork Campus 📚

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Check out the range of QQI Level 5 course..

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The house looks out towards Leamcone Castle and Castlepoint Pier.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK: Four-bedroom home outside Schull on market for €550,000 | The Southern Star THIS light and airy house is surrounded on all sides by breath-taking views and minutes away from some of West Cork’s most iconic natural wonders.

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Your Professional Team In Skibbereen!

4 High Street, Skibbereen, West Cork - 028 21000
6 Lapps Quay, Cork | 021 427 9800
Email: [email protected]
www.fitzsols.com

Pat finished his epic 2,800km trek during the week, raising €16,000 for the people of Gaza.

Farmer completes epic journey from Malin to Mizen – at 24kph | The Southern Star An Irish man’s epic 15-day trek in an open-top vintage tractor along the Wild Atlantic Way has raised almost €16,000 for people in Gaza.

☀️ Summer Sunday Lunch at the Eccles Hotel & Spa ☀️
🍗 Served 12.30-3pm

📞 027 63003

📧 [email protected]

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It's already proving a hit with locals and visitors alike.

Eoghan’s café is at the hub of the action on Bere island | The Southern Star One of Bere Island’s most popular walking trails to Ardnakinna Lighthouse now has an added attraction – a new coffee cart.

💊 Harrington's Pharmacy Timoleague now offering fast and efficient local delivery service from any of our pharmacies – delivering your prescription right to your home and work/office alleviating any worries you may have about accessing you medication! 💊

Areas covered by delivery service: Clonakilty, Timoleague, Courtmacsherry, Rosscarbery, Bandon

🥖 Hot & Cold Deli at Spar service station Skibbereen

Everything freshly made in-store + tasty treats 🥐

Get a Coffee from the renowned Insomnia range!