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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

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

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

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

Owners gutted the 1980s bungalow and rewired, replumbed and insulated it, replacing the windows and doors and bringing the property up to B3

Distiller has also secured backing from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund

Allegation by Bailey that review by DPP proved a conspiracy is also rejected by Gsoc