In July 2021, Cork firm EI-H2 and Texan-headquartered company Zenith Energy announced plans for a green energy facility on Whiddy Island, Bantry Bay.

Event will celebrate rich waters off the southwest coast

A dog had a lucky escape today after he fell from a cliff and had to be rescued by emergency services. The canine fell from a cliff near Garrylucas beach and the owners rang the Coastguard who responded to the incident along with An Garda Siochana.