1+ hour, 22+ min ago  (602+ words) May 19th, 2026 9: 05 AM By Southern Star Team THE madness that is the Eurovision Song Contest got under way earlier this week without Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland. Festivities in Vienna have been overshadowed by the growing international boycott movement…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (386+ words) May 15th, 2026 1: 00 PM Seven West Cork beaches have been awarded a Blue Flag for 2026. The awards were presented by An Taisce at a ceremony hosted by Cork County Council in Mall House, Youghal on Friday May 15th. The awarded beaches include Barley…...