The Southern Star

The Southern Star West Cork's trusted source of news, views and sport. The Southern Star is a weekly newspaper covering the areas of South, East, Mid and West Cork.

Established in 1889, it is the largest selling newspaper in the county with a readership of over 50,000.

- 🚨 Seymour's Biscuits Bandon are hiring for part-time positions in their Bandon bakery 🚨We can offer flexibility on t...
06/09/2025

- 🚨 Seymour's Biscuits Bandon are hiring for part-time positions in their Bandon bakery 🚨

We can offer flexibility on times and days that suit the right applicants.
Please contact Philip O'Connor by email or phone to discuss further.

Email - [email protected] or Call - 0863309378

06/09/2025

The Southern Star's West Cork Business & Tourism Awards are OPEN!

These awards are open to EVERY business in West Cork… And the best part? It’s really simple and straightforward to do.

There are nine categories to choose from, so no matter what type of business you are, there’s a place for you.

Enter today at https://www.westcorkbusinessandtourismawards.ie/

A West Cork producer is among the Irish-made artisanal brands handpicked by Lidl to feature in its new programme aimed a...
06/09/2025

A West Cork producer is among the Irish-made artisanal brands handpicked by Lidl to feature in its new programme aimed at promoting local suppliers.

Second Street Bakeshop gourmet toffee popcorn is one of 45 new products to feature in the German retail chain’s Kickstart Supplier Development Programme.

A West Cork producer is among the Irish-made artisanal brands handpicked by Lidl to feature in its new programme aimed at promoting local suppliers.

- 🐟 We're growing and looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join the Keohane Seafoods team in Cork City and...
06/09/2025

- 🐟 We're growing and looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join the Keohane Seafoods team in Cork City and County Cork! 🐟

We have exciting opportunities in Bantry, including:
New Product Innovation
Maintenance Engineer & General Building Maintenance
Health & Safety
Sustainability
General Operative

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today by sending your application to [email protected].

West Cork’s libraries harbour a rich tapestry of materials, from 3D printers to sheet music and telescopes... 📚
06/09/2025

West Cork’s libraries harbour a rich tapestry of materials, from 3D printers to sheet music and telescopes... 📚

West Cork’s libraries harbour a rich tapestry of materials, from 3D printers to sheet music and telescopes...WHAT’S free, has everything from 3D printers to telescopes available to use, and in some cases is open 24/7, 365 days a year?West Cork’s ten libraries, located in Ki

- 🚨 James Lyons O'Keefe are currently hiring for a Receptionist / Administrator 🚨Full or part time for auctioneers off...
06/09/2025

- 🚨 James Lyons O'Keefe are currently hiring for a Receptionist / Administrator 🚨

Full or part time for auctioneers office based in Skibbereen.

To apply, please send a CV to [email protected]

Eleven of the 48 fines doled out nationally for dog fouling last year were issued by Cork County Council.
06/09/2025

Eleven of the 48 fines doled out nationally for dog fouling last year were issued by Cork County Council.

ELEVEN of the 48 fines doled out nationally for dog fouling last year were issued by Cork County Council.The local authority came out tops with Fingal and Cavan County Councils in a distant second place with six fines issued for the same offence.Dublin City Council issued zero fi

Become a Southern Star digital subscriber to gain access to...✅ Unlimited ePaper access to all of West Cork's news, spor...
06/09/2025

Become a Southern Star digital subscriber to gain access to...

✅ Unlimited ePaper access to all of West Cork's news, sports & life.
✅ Exclusive Southern Star app!
✅ Curated subscriber exclusive newsletters!
✅ & much much more...

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Catch our chat with Bantry's own Pat Curran in Thursday's Southern Star Sport! We talk about his basketball passion and ...
06/09/2025

Catch our chat with Bantry's own Pat Curran in Thursday's Southern Star Sport! We talk about his basketball passion and coaching journey. 🏀

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Ilen Street
Skibbereen

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Southern Star is a local media company which comprises a weekly newspaper with c50,000 readers and covers West Cork all the way from Cork city through to the Beara peninsula (and everywhere in between) and the region’s biggest digital audience across our website and social media presence.

We connect hundreds of local businesses/advertisiers every year to connect with our huge audience and increase enquiries, footfall and sales. In addition Southern Star media publishes over 25 magazines each year and we also have a successful marketing services arm called Star Creative providing design, digital and print solutions to local businesses .

Established in 1889, we’re a locally owned company, our staff are all local and we’re proud to serve our local West Cork communities by producing the most informative, engaging, challenging, entertaining and useful local media possible. We look forward to hearing from you!

We welcome readers' comments and debate on our topics, but we reserve the right to hide any comments which may be offensive or, indeed, defamatory. And where readers persist in posting such comments, we reserve the right to block them.