Brendan Sweeney, Hollyville, member of Brian Kerr’s U18 Irish International squad, who recently played in vicotry over N. Ireland. He began with Douglas Hall, was approached by Cork City and Cobh Ramblers, opted for Cobh Ramblers (better prospects) and is now captain of Cobh Ramblers

Deirdre McSweeney from Hillcourt, Donnybrook, working in Cork Gas and Associated Services Ltd., Waterpark, Carrigaline.

The trues meaning of Valentine's Day - "Love is in the Air"

Press launch of Home Design 2000 which begins on Feb 25th at Rochestown Park Hotel. Pictured are Adi Roche, Peter Crowley, Ellmarie Mawe and Damien Wallace, Lord Mayor.

Sean and Lucy O'Riordan enjoying a day out last Sunday afternoon.

Local scholar Michael Keohane from Mayborough Estate comes to our aid with an expert translation on a local graveyard tombstone.

Pictured left is Blackrock man Declan Ryan who has recently joined the Showband tour. Declan was the first Corkman to have a No. 1 hit in the Irish charts with the romantic song, “I Need You”.
He will appear as a special guest at the ‘Hucklebuck’ show at Rochestown Park Hotel on Wednesday, 9th February.
Knock ‘em dead Declan, from all at the Douglas Weekly.

Michelle Saunders of Douglas Garda station takes time out for a photograph.