Jackie Keogh

New figures from the Courts Service show a dramatic reduction in the number of criminal legal aid certificates being granted by the Cork District Court office following the introduction of the new Criminal Legal Aid Scheme in July.In Cork, the number of certificates granted fell

AN estimated 240 lives were saved thanks to the swift response of the Irish Coast Guard and other emergency services.Minister of State with responsibility for the Irish Coast Guard, Seán Canney, confirmed that from June 1st to 31 August 31st, the Coast Guard coordinated response

AN idle chat on the pier in Glandore last year led to a brilliant fundraising event that grew to become the Glandore Harbour Boat Festival, complete with a parade of power in Glandore Harbour in August.

Serial charity fundraiser Mark Lee is growing a pumpkin patch for the benefit of the Skibbereen Community and Family Resource Centre.

The West Cork History Festival will need greater financial support if it is to thrive, according to the organisers.

UISCE Éireann has been granted permission for improved wastewater treatment facilities at Derrigra, Ballineen which also serves the village of Enniskeane.Cork County Council approved the scheme which will provide much-needed additional capacity and support future developments �

OCTOBER 31 has been set as the date for closure of what was the GW Biggs warehouse in Bantry and the start of a whole new departure for West Cork Music.August 19 is the date that West Cork Music received notification that their planning application to transform the warehouse and

KENT Street in Clonakilty is to benefit from a €150,000 investment in its streetscape.Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, confirmed that the project has been included under the Department of Heritage’s new Towns and Cities Regeneration

OVERGROWN hedges and trees are contributing to accidents on rural roads, according to the Irish Road Haulage Association.Hauliers have called on the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to lead a nationwide campaign to engage with landowners and local authorities to resolve the issue.Pres

A CELEBRATION marking 30 years as a place of community, creativity, connection and care will take place at An Sanctóir in Ballydehob with a free day-long gathering that is open to everyone.From 10am on Saturday September 19, friends old and new are invited to come together at An