Bantry Active Retirement Association Camera Club recently (before lockdown!) presented the proceeds of their latest edition of the ‘Bantry and Beyond’ calendar to Cancer Connect. This was the 7th out of the last 8 years that they have supported Cancer Connect. The other one being to West Cork Rural Transport, as it was then, now…
The 21st of April is World Creativity and Innovation Day
Staying home, and physically isolating, while a safe measure, may have unintended negative consequences, by leading to reduced physical activity. It is likely for many of us that prolonged home stay will lead to increased sedentary behaviour. We are probably spending excessive amounts of time sitting, reclining, or lying down for activities on screens. There…
By John Bohane The Skibbereen Community School U16 boys basketball team recently captured the All-Ireland championship title after they defeated St Joseph’s Rochfordbridge, Mullingar in the National Basketball Arena, Tallaght. The talented team produced a brilliant display which enabled them to cruise to a 22 point victory. They have now completed a unique treble this…
We are all familiar with the saying, “We can’t change others, but we can choose how we respond to them”. This is the same for parenting; we cannot change our children – but we can change how we respond to them! It’s about understanding that all behaviours are a form of communication, and it’s up…
As I think back over the events in March I reflect on how much happened in such a short time. We had 2 teenagers in England as part of their transition year. They were having a great time unaware of the global spread of the corona virus. My husband and I had to make emergency…
An 11 strong team from the West Cork Kickboxing Club, along with head coach Ian Kingston, coach Tony Stephenson, and international referee Mike Stephenson, recently travelled to Citywest Hotel in Dublin for the largest, and most prestigious martial arts tournament in the world: The Irish Open International. Over 3500 competitors from all over the world…
This year marks the 20th anniversary since Lyndsey O’Sullivan took over as owner of Paradise Flowers on Marino Street, Bantry. However, Lyndsey approached Mother’s Day 2020 with trepidation such as she had never felt before. Lyndsey told us, “In all my years being in business I have never been so unsure and scared of Mother’s…
That was one of the many questions from the floor at the public meeting – attended by over 800 people – held on Monday 27th January, to discuss the current threat to downgrade services at Bantry General Hospital. And it is a good one – who is really in charge? The top table was lined…
As the crowds gathered for the official opening of the new Bantry Bay Marina, there was a buzz of excitement around town, already thronged with market go-ers on one of the busiest Fridays of the year. Festival banners flapped in the breeze to remind everyone that this was a “significant” weekend. Down at the marina,…