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Decades before he became an Oscar winner for his performance in ‘Oppenheimer’, the Irish actor was one of a group of ‘goofy teenagers’ trying to make it as rock stars. Ed Power speaks to friends and peers who knew the star when he was trying to get his band – named Sons of Mr Green Genes – off the ground

Cobh native, Freddie White, has been on the Irish music scene for 40 years plus. A founder member of 'Scullion', he remains a wonderful interpreter of songs, as well as, being a prolific singer songwriter.

Fundraising is a year round activity and tremendous credit is due to the public who continually dig deep for good causes. An individual who's seen this support at first hand is Ballyduff man, Tommy Byrne, who has walked in aid of Pieta House during the month of February.

Formerly a place of worship for the protestant (Church of Ireland) community and more recently, a venue for the performing arts (The Village Arts Centre), this building in the heart of Kilworth village is of historical and architectural importance.

Kilworth Camogie Club's bingo fundraiser attracted a very large crowd to the hall in Scoil Mhairtín N.S. last Friday evening.

Before he dipped his toes into acting, Cillian Murphy was frontman for Sons of Mr Green Genes, a Leeside band who turned down a record contract with a prestigious UK label at a crucial junction in his career. This is their story

Last Saturday night was another busy occasion for everyone associated with Cappoquin Community Centre. Packing them in, this time around, were 3 of the best known faces on the country and Irish scene - Mike Denver, Bansha lass Louise Morrissey and the evergreen, Brendan Shine.

The 'rambling house' tradition is an old one. Most common in rural Ireland, it involved visiting a designated dwelling, where musicians, and therefore entertainment, was provided. Depending on 'the house', cards would also be played, rings thrown and stories told.

It was an extremely busy, eventful and sometimes stressful end to 2023 for the Kenny family from the townland of Ballinoe in Ballyduff Upper. While most families were looking forward to the festive season, 14-year-old Caroline Kenny had an important operation to undergo in Germany.

A number of tourist hotspots have been listed as suburbs that will be affected by flooding now and in the future, according to new data.