My name is Arthur Coakley. I am delighted to be appointed as the new Job Coach with Employability Service West Cork in the Bantry and the Castletownbere area. I graduated from University College Cork in May 2020. Here at Employability Service West Cork we provide a professional employment service for people seeking paid employment across…
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Heather O’Sullivan from Kealkill, near Bantry, is one of Ireland’s best banana bread bakers having been chosen winner of the ‘Best Gluten-Free’ category award in a recent nationwide competition to find Ireland’s Best Banana Bread Recipes conducted by celebrity chef and RTE presenter, Donal Skehan with the support of banana distributors, Fyffes. Mum to…
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This Summer, Dunmanway plays host to the first Art Tour and Art Exhibition featuring work from all local artists. This self guided walking tour has been a tremendous success with artists showcasing their work in various locations throughout the town, including the beautiful Atkins Hall, the stunning St. Mary’s church, the newly opened art gallery…
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Ninety two years after her death in 1928, many still visit the grave of 16 year old Mary Therese Collins, whose remarkable story has given hope to many. The townland of Bishopland, Caheragh has a miraculous quality to it. In 1455, a man named Thaddeus McCarthy was born there. In 1490 Thaddeus was appointed Bishop…
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Members and Friends of Bantry Historical Society are currently considering and planning projects for inclusion in the new format of Heritage Week 2020. This year it’s all about projects, due to Government restrictions/social distancing relating to Covid-19 Pandemic. This year 2020 is the 15th year of Heritage Week, coordinated by the Heritage Council, so it’s…
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Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Ian Doyle participated in a YouTube remembrance ceremony for the victims of Air India Flight 182 and Narita International Airport bombings, following an invitation from families of the victims of the 1985 terrorist attack. Mayor Doyle joined Ambassador of India to Ireland, Mr Sandeep Kumar and Chargée d’Affaires…
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During the last few months, throughout the new and strange times of the covid-19 pandemic and global lockdowns, many of us have questioned how we live. We have had to rethink our work, our travel and how our children are educated. Having to educate our children at home has led many to question how they…
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By John Bohane Bantry ladies footballers Rachel Murphy and Lucy Coakley played key roles in helping the UCC Crusaders AFL team reach the final of the AFL Europe Fitzpatrick Cup earlier this year. The UCC Crusaders team succumbed to a last minute score against Cambridge, following three successive wins in their group stage. The West…
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Martin Mulchrone./, Job Coach at Employability Service West Cork, Bantry shares information he and his colleagues are using to support clients and businesses getting back to work. I have had a number of calls from employers seeking advice on the return to work. The answer is “I don’t know”, but I will do my…
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By Liz Campbell At a time when the elderly, vulnerable and those living alone need more support than ever, the strength and importance of local community services couldn’t be more vital. Among the numerous services operating to help those in need at the moment, is the transport service offered by Local Link. With public transport…
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