The people of Aubane have over the last six or so months been running their own webpage informing us of what has been happening in the area. It is a very active page with updates most days, containing information on upcoming events and results, interesting photos, and much more. They’re using Facebook as a platform to publish it, but you don’t need to be on FB to see it, just follow this link. It’s worth a visit.

Pictured with the renowned DJ and “Farmers Journal” journalist, Michael Commins – Cullen’s William Fitzgerald takes over the radio controls in the ultra-modern Midwest Radio Studio in Co. Mayo during the Summer of 2011. DJ William and son, John have just established a superb new Internet Radio Station. We very much encourage you to visit the website for the very best of Country-and-Western and Irish music (almost non-stop!). The website is corkmusicstation.com and you may contact the station through its very own chatroom or by emailing <email>. Full details are on its website – We wish the brand new Internet Radio Station the very best of luck and every success. Happy Listening! (S.R.)

Gillian Gilbourne and her daughter Shelagh Jessica,  from Millstreet, were photographed by the press at the Most Stylish Lady Competition at Lexus Chase 2011, Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin yesterday.

See more photos at:

• Irish Independent
• WhatWears.ie

• Christmas celebrated in style in Millstreet by young and old
• Students at Millstreet Community School responded with enthusiasm to the local SVP chapter’s Christmas appeal
• When Drishane is home for Christmas
• The upcoming Millstreet Coursing Meet
• Getting ready for the Scór Finals are Muireann Buckley (Solo singing), the Millstreet Ballad Group, and the Millstreet Question Time team.
• Preview of the Duhallow U20 invitational tournament
• Walkers brave the weather on Mushera on Christmas Day
• Millstreet to the fore in Taekwon Do National Championships

The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version

In this audio clip which appeared on HeritageCertificate.ie recently, the late Andrew Lynch, Ballydaly, recalls that it was possible to tell the time in the country side without looking at a watch, by looking at where the sun shone on the mountain, and by the noises from farmers and animals all around.

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It’s been a big week for Charlie Drake. The 32-year-old Derinagree man took home the Australian Rally Championships Premier League title last weekend, after two battling stages in Victoria. Celtic Motorsports were three points behind going into the rally and needed to win both of their heats in Warragul, Victoria, to take the 2011 title.

And to follow up his big win, he got married to Narelle today. Congrats on both counts to Charlie.

Read the article and interview with Charlie which appeared on the Irish Echo (an Australian Paper) a few days ago on his triumph in Warragul, and on his wedding. continue reading…

Kilcorney man David Nolan was on a guided tour up the Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand when part of a cliff collapsed near to where they were walking. Camera in hand he managed to video the action as rocks and dirt passed over their heads, luckily missing everyone.

New Zealand TV station 3 News picked up on the video and David made an appearance on the news yesterday on a video link from Los Angeles. Click this link to see it: 3 News – Massive Franz Josef rock fall caught on camera

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Alps Electric Ireland has confirmed that between 30 and 40 people are to be let go over the coming weeks.

The Japanese-owned company, based in Millstreet in County Cork, employs around 550 people at its plant in County Cork. Alps manufactures electrical components for the car industry.

A company spokesman said that between 200 and 300 people were hired over the past two years to clear a backlog in customer demand worldwide. continue reading…