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Volunteers and supporters were out in force for the Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon, Half-marathon and six mile Mini-marathon 2011, which was a huge success. Next year’s event is scheduled to take place on the weekend of December 8.

Young champion in the making
If you happen to be walking the lanes of Bere Island or are in the vicinity of the circular route around Dinnish Island do not feel too bad if a young girl walking at top speed overtakes you. Eight-year-old Molly Meleady-Hanley is tipped to become one of Ireland’s and the UK’s top Junior Race Walking Athletes. The Bere Island school girl is currently placed fourth in the Chris Smith major innovative race walking league in the UK.
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Information sought on Bantry’s experience of 1798 Rebellion
Ciaran Priestley, a final year PhD student at NUI Maynooth, is currently researching the experience in Bantry of the 1798 Rebellion. Ciaran been looking through sources, books and old newspapers over the past year, trying to piece together the local community's experience of the rebellion and how it influenced the lives of local inhabitants. As in other areas, he feels that local stories and tales still exist which explain how the local population reacted during the rebellion era. Ciaran has carried out similar research on Clonsilla, Co. Dublin, Ballymoney Co. Antrim and Killala Co. Mayo. His aim is to present a cross-comparative analysis of each locality under an identical research framework. More.....

Schull blacksmith contributes three iron roses to Norway memorial sculpture
Blacksmiths all over the world, including Ireland, have joined forces to create a sculpture of roses in memory of the victims of the Norway massacre on July 22, 2011. The Rose, a strong symbol of love that represents hope and opportunities, has become a powerful symbol of compassion in Norway. Hundreds of thousands of roses covered Oslo's streets after the attack.
Irish blacksmiths got involved after being contacted by two of their colleagues in Oslo, Tobbe Malm and Tone Karlsrud.

JJ Bowen (29), a blacksmith based in Schull in West Cork, has created three roses for the memorial. JJ speaks to West Cork People about how he learnt his craft and his passion for creating out of metal.
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The Pier releases in West Cork
Screenwriter and producer Gerard Hurley speaks to Mary O’Brien about his latest feature film.
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