West Cork
Garda to send results of ‘complex’ postmortem to DPP following death of Romanian man in west Cork bar
Investigators hope CCTV footage will show sequence of events prior to man being restrained and falling unconscious
Ten great spots to grab a pizza around Ireland this summer
If you’re lucky, the sun will shine and you’ll be able to enjoy your slice with pints outside
Sara Baume: ‘You realise who you actually want to have around as you age’
The author’s new book centres on her friendship with the artist Mollie Douthit, which became central to her life in an unexpected way
Toscan du Plantier family lawyer dismisses call to overturn Bailey murder conviction
Former Irish prosecutor’s argument based on ‘assumptions', lawyer says
Magnificent maritime views from Baltimore five-bed by the Cove
Extensive glazing allows for vistas over the harbour towards Roaringwater Bay in the distance
Idyllic escapes: Make every day a holiday at these countryside homes to buy
Now on the market: a two-bed overlooking Toe Head Bay in west Cork, a cabin on Lough Derg, a crannóg in the Gaeltacht and more
Property condition now top of mind for buyers of country homes - selling agents
Eight estate agents from around the Republic and Northern Ireland give their take on the market
Balance rural tranquillity with vibrant village life at west Cork Georgian home
Country Homes: Lawn House in Drimoleague sits in the heart of the region on more than five acres of meadow and woodland
Singer-songwriter Loah: ‘I like praying. It puts you in a humble state, open to the goodness of people’
As Loah releases her debut album, the singer-songwriter talks about her multifaceted career, making rural west Cork her home and embracing her faith
What will €385,000 buy in Denmark, Portugal, Italy, Turkey and west Cork?
One price, home and away: Thatched cottage in Denmark; colourful villa in Portugal; and more
Key witness in Sophie Toscan du Plantier case dies in west Cork
Near neighbour Shirley Foster discovered the 39-year-old’s badly beaten body near her holiday home
O’Sullivans gathering in Cork aims to break record for most people with same surname in one place
Gallaghers mustered almost 1,500 in Letterkenny to secure title in 2007
Gardaí seek international help to identify DNA found on Sophie Toscan du Plantier boot
Unknown DNA was found on one of Toscan du Plantier’s boots
‘I need some help,’ I said to strangers in parked cars in west Cork, explaining our predicament
After seeing the Netflix documentary Marty, Life Is Short, I’ve adopted the actor as an affirming, joy-making mentor
‘When I drive off the ferry in Ireland, my heart goes back into its right place’
Bestselling Dutch cookbook author and TV chef Yvette Van Boven on moving home to Ireland and her new west Cork TV show
Ireland’s chef of the year Ahmet Dede: ‘I was on the path to professional football in Turkey’
Dede was on the path to becoming a professional footballer when an injury derailed his career. He retrained as a chef in Dublin, and has since been transforming a west Cork village into a renowned culinary destination
Michelin-starred Restaurant Chestnut in Ballydehob to close in the autumn
The restaurant’s last service will take place on October 30th
Walking the 700km Beara Breifne Way: ‘I wanted to test myself, test my body’
By walking through Ireland, I carved a line of connection in time, not only to history, to the Gaelic Irish, but also, back to myself
Ploughing final in pictures: ‘The way the year came, it was just hard going’
After poor weather prevented previous attempts to conduct a competition, the lands of James O’Driscoll in Ballinascarthy hosted the Cork West county final
Join west Cork’s rich and famous at Skibbereen home formerly owned by bank chief
Glebe House is a Georgian property set on nine acres overlooking the Ilen river estuary
What will €595,000 buy in coastal west Cork and nearby Dublin’s St Stephen’s Green?
Two homes, one price: a detached cottage in Reenacappul and an end-terrace two bed in Dublin 2
‘Ten years ago you’d never imagine rewilding and glamping appealing to visitors but it’s a big draw’
A quiet revolution is taking place across the land, with landowners from Ballydehob to the Burren leading the charge for change
Ireland’s amateur drama groups: ‘I think it is every bit as good as a professional production’
Amateur dramatic groups have had a strong presence in Irish life for decades
Sarah Dwyer: Penti Menti review – Bright, strong work by artist unafraid of colour
Large paintings dominate the show, and the exhibition space itself, a former Franciscan church, accommodates them with ease
Reviews in brief: This is the Mizen; May Morton: Phantom Poet; The Hidden Seasons
Hidden histories of the Mizen; a celebration of a forgotten poet; and observations of the natural world
Farmer tells gardaí he’s ‘no Pablo Escobar’ after arrest for cannabis farm in west Cork
West Cork sheep farmer Daniel Kelleher (53) pleads guilty over growing more than €100,000 worth of plants
What chalet-style homes will €795k buy in France, Austria, the US, Switzerland and west Cork?
One price, home and away: apartments and chalets with an Alpine atmosphere
‘He was so kind, with such twinkly sparkly eyes’: Tributes paid to Hugh Wallace
The architect and TV host developed lasting friendships with many homeowners he worked with on the RTÉ show
Rustlers who stole cattle in west Cork believed to be the same gang behind 2022 thefts
Gardaí investigating weekend theft of Friesian cattle worth €30,000 from farm near Skibbereen
‘We’d like to do what Dingle’s Other Voices has done’: Ireland’s shoulder season festivals
From dance in Leitrim to design in Kenmare, rural Ireland comes alive in winter with events to attract visitors
Glove designer Paula Rowan: ‘It is wonderfully ironic that I have great difficulty deciphering right and left’
The Irish glove designer to Madonna, Lady Gaga, Cher and the British royals on resilience, loss and being the youngest of six children
Chloe Michelle Howarth: ‘I saw minimal queer representation growing up, so I didn’t realise it was an option’
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
What will €450,000 buy in Castleknock and west Cork?
Two homes, one price: A three-bed by the coast in Cork or a two-bed apartment by the Phoenix Park
Tributes paid to marine biologist who died climbing Cork cliffs
Lorenzo De Bonis, who was studying in Cork, died after falling while climbing coastal cliffs
Sophie Toscan du Plantier: Could a new DNA technique finally identify her killer?
In the News podcast: Cold case Garda team bring in US M-Vac forensic specialists
Designing for family time: A ‘home away from home’ by the sea in west Cork
Creating a warm space for family get-togethers was the brief for this property, which offers stunning coastal views
Sophie Toscan du Plantier case: Gardaí will prepare DPP file after new DNA tests
Gardaí believe new technique could turn up any number of DNA profiles, but remain patient
Eating out in west Cork: Now is the time to savour these coastal gems at their best
From Dunmore House to Ballydehob, we are approaching the best time to visit this coast
The Irish Caminos: stunning St Finbarr’s Path is the result of ‘volunteers scraping, working, sweating together’
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
We decided to drive the new EV across the country. It wasn’t long before things became tense
I looked for a charging point at every garage we passed. It was striking how few there were
Follow the signs: vintage advertising brings high estimates at auction
Collectors are often willing to pay a few thousand euro for pieces of pub and shop memorabilia
Waterside and country piles around Ireland to dream about. Here are some of the finest homes on the market
Bucolic, coastal and lakeside homes – from super prime to more affordable
Breaking Out: The remarkable life of gregarious and charismatic songwriter Fergus O’Farrell
Television: O’Farrell’s final years in Schull yank hardest at the heartstrings in this emotionally devastating documentary
Baba’de restaurant review: You won’t eat like this anywhere else in Ireland
Expect rogue dishes at ridiculously reasonable prices at this casual restaurant in Baltimore
Ten great food trucks and restaurant pop-ups around Ireland
The tastiest moveable feasts this summer, from mushroom fillet rolls in Potobello to seafood spice boxes in Ballycotton
What will €460,000 buy in France, Greece, Hawaii, Spain and west Cork?
One price, home and away: A period home in Castelnau-Barbarens, a maisonette by the sea and more
What will €350,000 buy in Co Cork and Sligo town?
A refurbished farmhouse in west Cork or a revamped townhouse in Sligo town
The phenomenon of the Dublin 4 farmer. And why they’re buying up land for tax reasons
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Gardaí question four arrested in connection with the seizure of more than €30m worth of cocaine
Gardaí question four arrested in connection with the seizure of more than €30m worth of cocaine
The D4 farmers: Why the rich are buying up land to avoid inheritance tax
Rules to limit use of relief for tax planning are on the way but have not yet been activated
Claire Adam on childhood summers in Ireland: ‘My grandmother from Skibbereen lived to 108’
The author on her upbringing in Trinidad, childhood summers in Cork, and William Trevor’s advice to her
Thousands of holiday lets will need planning permission due to Rent Pressure Zone changes
Coalition could face a backlash from ministers in affected areas
Irish pubs with a view: 14 of the best seaside bars for a sunny day
Fourteen go-to spots for the finest outdoor pints - nothing beats old-school pubs perched in stunning coastal areas
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Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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