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…
John O’Shea was a native of Bantry, and the father of Liz Campbell, Editor of The Grapevine. In the early days of The Grapevine, he used to write short articles for the magazine detailing his memories of growing up in Bantry. One of these was a poem he wrote as a young man, while…
We are compiling data on a project under Creative Ireland /Cork Co Council 2020 Scheme. This year’s project is titled Bantry Culture & Creativity 2020. We are looking for details of any poetry/prose/drama etc that was created/written by any person who was native of greater Bantry area, or who had links with this area. Also…
I hope you are all keeping safe and well in these surreal times parents, children, board of management and friends and neighbours of our school. What would you give to have a normal school day tomorrow? I would give anything to hear the school yard full of chat, laughter and games and the classroom full…
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…
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…