West Cork

After poor weather prevented previous attempts to conduct a competition, the lands of James O’Driscoll in Ballinascarthy hosted the Cork West county final

Glebe House is a Georgian property set on nine acres overlooking the Ilen river estuary

Two homes, one price: a detached cottage in Reenacappul and an end-terrace two bed in Dublin 2

A quiet revolution is taking place across the land, with landowners from Ballydehob to the Burren leading the charge for change

Amateur dramatic groups have had a strong presence in Irish life for decades

Large paintings dominate the show, and the exhibition space itself, a former Franciscan church, accommodates them with ease

Hidden histories of the Mizen; a celebration of a forgotten poet; and observations of the natural world

West Cork sheep farmer Daniel Kelleher (53) pleads guilty over growing more than €100,000 worth of plants

One price, home and away: apartments and chalets with an Alpine atmosphere

The architect and TV host developed lasting friendships with many homeowners he worked with on the RTÉ show

Gardaí investigating weekend theft of Friesian cattle worth €30,000 from farm near Skibbereen

From dance in Leitrim to design in Kenmare, rural Ireland comes alive in winter with events to attract visitors

The Irish glove designer to Madonna, Lady Gaga, Cher and the British royals on resilience, loss and being the youngest of six children

The author on her new novel being compared to Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, growing up in west Cork, and the enduring influence of The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides had on her

Two homes, one price: A three-bed by the coast in Cork or a two-bed apartment by the Phoenix Park

Lorenzo De Bonis, who was studying in Cork, died after falling while climbing coastal cliffs

In the News podcast: Cold case Garda team bring in US M-Vac forensic specialists

Creating a warm space for family get-togethers was the brief for this property, which offers stunning coastal views

Gardaí believe new technique could turn up any number of DNA profiles, but remain patient

From Dunmore House to Ballydehob, we are approaching the best time to visit this coast

This picturesque west Cork walking route from Drimoleague to Gougane Barra has been developed as a passion project by local volunteers, who want more help from the State to promote it

I looked for a charging point at every garage we passed. It was striking how few there were

Collectors are often willing to pay a few thousand euro for pieces of pub and shop memorabilia

Bucolic, coastal and lakeside homes – from super prime to more affordable

Television: O’Farrell’s final years in Schull yank hardest at the heartstrings in this emotionally devastating documentary

Expect rogue dishes at ridiculously reasonable prices at this casual restaurant in Baltimore

The tastiest moveable feasts this summer, from mushroom fillet rolls in Potobello to seafood spice boxes in Ballycotton

One price, home and away: A period home in Castelnau-Barbarens, a maisonette by the sea and more

A refurbished farmhouse in west Cork or a revamped townhouse in Sligo town

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Gardaí question four arrested in connection with the seizure of more than €30m worth of cocaine

Rules to limit use of relief for tax planning are on the way but have not yet been activated

The author on her upbringing in Trinidad, childhood summers in Cork, and William Trevor’s advice to her

Coalition could face a backlash from ministers in affected areas

Fourteen go-to spots for the finest outdoor pints - nothing beats old-school pubs perched in stunning coastal areas

Homes with direct access to the water are the Holy Grail, selling agents say

Meet the people who moved from the city the country to set up businesses and live a quieter life

Despite its superfood status in Asia, seaweed has struggled in Ireland to overcome its association with dark times – until now

Wall Street millions have helped restore the historic Castle Freke in Co Cork. Owned by the Evans-Freke family until 1921, it was brought back into the family fold around 2000.

Four-bed with stylish shop premises visited by stars such as Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet