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.

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13/12/2025

- Drive electric with Volkswagen at Blackwater Motors! πŸ”‹

Get up to €7,000 deposit contribution on the stunning ID. range.

Don't miss out on this offer. Visit us in Cork, Fermoy, or Skibbereen today.

πŸ“ž 0818 449 500 πŸ’» blackwatermotors.ie

  - How do you plan to unwind this Christmas? πŸ₯‚Why not let us spoil you at The Brehon Hotel & Spa? Whether it's soaking ...
13/12/2025

- How do you plan to unwind this Christmas? πŸ₯‚

Why not let us spoil you at The Brehon Hotel & Spa? Whether it's soaking in our adults-only spa or sipping tea by our 20-foot Christmas Tree, we have the perfect Overnight Festive Break waiting for you.

Stays start from just €155 Per Night B&B.

Tag the person you'd bring with you below! πŸ‘‡

πŸ“ž (064) 663 0700

  - Job Alert: Cork Region βš–οΈThe ODPP is hiring a Higher Legal Executive for the Cork Region. Join the team at the heart...
13/12/2025

- Job Alert: Cork Region βš–οΈ

The ODPP is hiring a Higher Legal Executive for the Cork Region. Join the team at the heart of Ireland’s criminal justice system.

Ideally suited for candidates with legal knowledge and court experience. Interviews take place Jan 2026.

Apply now via [email protected]

Details: https://www.dppireland.ie/working-with-us/latest-vacancies/

  - Heating your home shouldn't break the bank! πŸ”₯We’ve slashed prices on your winter essentials to help you Stay Warm fo...
13/12/2025

- Heating your home shouldn't break the bank! πŸ”₯

We’ve slashed prices on your winter essentials to help you Stay Warm for Less. Grab a 11kg Calor Gas drum for just €28.95 or pick up 2 bags of Hardwood Logs for €9.99!

πŸ—“οΈ Offer Valid: Dec 10th - Dec 24th πŸš› Collection Only

Swipe up or visit us in-store at Bandon, Kinsale, or Enniskeane to stock up! πŸ›’

13/12/2025

πŸ₯‡ Nicola Tuthill followed on her amazing 2024 with Ireland’s first ever U23 gold at the European Throwing Cup in 2025

πŸŽ„ She is the first of our 12 Sports Stars

The Southern Star’s 12 Sports Stars of Christmas is in partnership with Cronin's Hardware Ballylickey

The Southern Star digital subscription is the gift that keeps on giving! 🎁Get all the essential local news from West Cor...
13/12/2025

The Southern Star digital subscription is the gift that keeps on giving! 🎁

Get all the essential local news from West Cork at your fingertips for only €8 per month.

That's a low monthly price to stay connected to your community, wherever you are.
Don't miss out on what matters!

πŸ‘‰ Subscribe now: southernstar.ie/subscribe

  - Keeping West Cork milking! πŸ₯›πŸšœFrom breakdowns to new robotic installations, the team at Tom Harte Farm Services is he...
13/12/2025

- Keeping West Cork milking! πŸ₯›πŸšœ

From breakdowns to new robotic installations, the team at Tom Harte Farm Services is here to help.

βœ… Service & Breakdowns: Billy, Mark, and Eoin (Managed by Michael Kearney) βœ… Parlour & Robotic Sales: Kieran and Chris βœ… Farm Delivery: Eugene (Spares, Hygiene & Accessories)

With 12 service engineers on our roster, expert help is just a phone call away.

πŸ‘‰ Call us: 021 430 2471 πŸ‘‰ Web: tomharte.ie

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13/12/2025

- ✨ Leap Village Presents: Leap Lights Up! ✨

Get ready for a magical evening with the Parade of Light! Bring the whole crew along for some festive fun for all the family.

πŸ“… When: Sat 20th πŸ“ Where: Leap Village 🎢 Time: Music kicks off from 5pm

Make sure to follow ! for updates. See you there for the lights, music, and tractors! πŸšœβ„οΈ

This week's Southern Star is full of West Cork news, views and sport and is in stores now.
13/12/2025

This week's Southern Star is full of West Cork news, views and sport and is in stores now.

Find out what will be included inside the December 11th edition of The Southern Star! Packed full of West Cork content as always.

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13/12/2025

- πŸŽ„ Christmas Bin Collection Changes! πŸš›

Don't miss the truck this holiday season! Here is your revised schedule:

πŸ“… Thurs Dec 25th ➑️ Collected on Sat Dec 20th
πŸ“… Fri Dec 26th ➑️ Collected on Sat Dec 27th
πŸ“… Thurs Jan 1st ➑️ Collected on Sat Jan 3rd

⭐ Top Tip: Put your bins out the night before! Holiday collection times can vary.

Happy Christmas from the KWD team! πŸŽ…

  - Wishing a very Happy Christmas to all our wonderful customers from the team here at Egans Hearing Centre! πŸŽ…β„οΈThe hol...
12/12/2025

- Wishing a very Happy Christmas to all our wonderful customers from the team here at Egans Hearing Centre! πŸŽ…β„οΈ

The holidays are all about the sounds of joyβ€”from festive music to family laughter. We want to make sure you don't miss a single moment this season.

Whether you need a check-up before the festivities or are looking for ear protection, we are here to help with: πŸ‘‚ FREE Adult Hearing Tests πŸ‘Ά Paediatric diagnostic testing ✨ A full range of digital hearing aids πŸ’§ Wax Removal (Micro-Suction) πŸ›‘οΈ Custom ear protection (swimming, music, snoring & more)

πŸ“ Clinics throughout Munster πŸ“ž Call us: 021 427 6414 πŸ“§ Email: [email protected] 🌐 Visit: www.eganshearing.ie

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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.