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Having received funding to the tune of €100,000 Lismore GAA were able to significantly refurbish the town's community centre, which was officially opened back in 1997 and relaunched last weekend following refurbishment.

Having received funding to the tune of €100,000 Lismore GAA were able to significantly refurbish the town's community centre, which was officially opened in 1997.

The onslaught on Gaza, triggered by Hamas militants murdering over 1,000 Israelis on 7th October 2023, has resulted in devastating consequences for those living in the costal strip. With the Israeli Defence Forces continuing to pummel the territory, the world has looked on in horror at what's unfolding.

Once again, the Kilworth Truck, Tractor & Vintage Run attracted lots of interest - this, despite last Sunday being another horrible day on the weather front.

Resurfacing Skibbereen’s main thoroughfare would use up the complete roads budget for the year.

Castletownroche based independent councillor, Frank Roche, is hoping a track record of working tirelessly for constituents will see him retain his Cork County Council seat in the upcoming local elections. Cllr. Roche addressed a large crowd of supporters at a campaign launch in Griffin's Bar, Skenakilla, last Sunday evening.

Planning permission has been granted for 35 residential units including houses and apartments in the village of Barraduff.

Following a big push by club volunteers, last Saturday night's Kilworth GAA fundraiser in The Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, was a resounding success.

Known to older readers as 'Griffin's, this public house, close to Skenakilla Cross, also trades under the name 'Hannah's'. Currently under the ownership of the O'Regan family (Country Clean Recycling), it has, in a relatively short time, become a very popular venue for parties, celebrations and other social engagements.

Chief organiser, Richie Whelan, with the support of his dart playing friends, staged a very successful darts tournament in Ballyduff Upper last Saturday. Attracting players from Waterford and Tipperary, the fundraiser was held in The Log Cabin, who were very supportive of the initiative.