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6 Mar, 2024
Niall O'Driscoll
Articles by: Niall O'Driscoll
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14 Feb, 2024
IN THIS WEEK’S SOUTHERN STAR: Greener Living supplement – people working and living sustainably in West Cork; HSE jobs freeze leaves gaps in dental service; Palmer case collapses after juror visits crash site; Meet Bandon school’s newest staff member; A look back at West Cork’s blacksmiths; ‘A window of opportunity’ for Sensational Kids; High-flying Clon up to third in Munster; Ibane v Bantry in Carbery U21A final; Healy wants to sign off in style; Goals galore in Beamish Cup quarter-finals
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24 Jan, 2024
IN THIS WEEK’S SOUTHERN STAR: 28-page preview of finalists plus 2023 Business Ambassador revealed; reaction to Ian Bailey’s death; local restaurants in crisis; closure for family as WWII submarine found; Bandon man to be honoured for his role in river rescue; innovative eco spa and glamping resort in Bantry; hockey star Harte qualifies for Olympics; Cork footballers target league promotion; preview of West Cork Sports Star awards; Gavin Coombes waiting on Ireland’s call
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17 Jan, 2024
IN THIS WEEK’S SOUTHERN STAR: Get Active mag – 10 great West Cork walks and runs; Paul Hayes to quit Council; Man charged with robbery at Clon Credit Union; Incredible doll museum in Schull; UCC student fled gang; Farmers’ fury over plastic; Rapid Response leads way in cardiac survival; Discussions on Páirc Uí Chaoimh renaming; Melissa Duggan relishes pain of pre-season; Rossas and Newcestown win sports awards; Keith Cronin returns to ITRC
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10 Jan, 2024
IN THIS WEEK’S SOUTHERN STAR: Blackout on Bere Island; Recalling the street games of old; Hopes for Whiddy inquest; West Cork’s first eco village is 25 years old; Castlehaven’s luck runs out; Cill na Martra footballers into All-Ireland final; Orla Cronin steps back from Cork camogie; Gavin Sheehan reflects on incredible month
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3 Jan, 2024
IN THIS WEEK’S SOUTHERN STAR: Skibb driving test centre has highest pass rate; Fears for future of six Schull businesses; ’Flu and Covid infections on the rise; The incredible story of Minnie Thornton; OT’s Karl Henry says West Cork move was ‘best ever’; Castlehaven ready for All-Ireland semi-final; Newcestown crowned Carbery U21 champs; Dunmanway Town to begin cup title defence
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20 Dec, 2023
IN THIS WEEK’S SOUTHERN STAR: IN NEWS Biggest TB outbreak in West Cork for years; Heroes’ welcome for Skibb’s All-Ireland winners; Family providing Christmas dinners to needy in Bandon; The pull of the Christmas swim; Six pages on Skibb LGFA All-Ireland win; Tom Lyons’ top 10 GAA highlights from 2023; Courtmac man’s 1980s US athletics adventure
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13 Dec, 2023
IN THIS WEEK’S SOUTHERN STAR: Christmas ‘bonus’ for Barryroe; Fancy being a butler with a €65k salary?; Graham Dwyer appeal to be heard next month; Local Shoebox Appeal to benefit 3,000 Albanian children; Beara shop closes after 90 years; Living with haemochromatosis; Castlehaven are kings of Munster; Rossas are ready for All-Ireland; WCSSL awards night picture special; Major boost for West Cork Rally
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6 Dec, 2023
IN THIS WEEK’S SOUTHERN STAR: Free 16-page Motoring guide; Anger in Kinsale over lobster pot Christmas tree; West Cork village mourns loss of Shane MacGowan; Blair murderer fails to get sentence reduced; Inspiring business awards pitch night; Winner of our €1,000 giveaway revealed; Triple treat of local books for Christmas; Rossas advance to All-Ireland final; Magic Mike on form for Castlehaven; Everard ready for European cross-country; Emma wins Paudie Palmer youth award
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29 Nov, 2023
IN THIS WEEK’S SOUTHERN STAR: Get the final token plus entry form for €1,000 giveaway; Bandon hero rescues woman from sinking car; Campsite founders have lucky escape from house fire; Michael Creed may make Euro bid; The pantos are back!; Skibb’s home advantage in All-Ireland semi-final; Castlehaven power into Munster final; Fourth time lucky for Goleen?; Flannery wins youth award
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22 Nov, 2023
IN THIS WEEK’S SOUTHERN STAR: Free 128-page Christmas supplement; Marine activity centre planned for Bantry; Nursing homes sold to investment group; Dursey cable car closed again; Valerie French murder trial collapses again; Transplant players answer Ireland’s call; Everard hits the big time; Rossas ready for All-Ireland quarter final; Haven target Munster football final spot; Bill Harte honoured with Scór award
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8 Nov, 2023