Bere Island Tourism and Environment Group will hold their AGM on Tuesday 18th February at 7.30pm in the Community Centre. The group are responsible for organising tourism events on the island, running the recycling centre and waste management operation and also for the island’s entry into the Tidy Towns Competition. All are invited to attend, […]

As a mark of respect to our friend and former colleague, John Walsh, the offices of Bere Island Projects Group will be closed on Wednesday 26th June 2024. May John Rest in Peace

The 2024 Bere Island Military Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June at the Drill Hall Rerrin, and features a packed programme of speakers along with an exhibition on the island’s military heritage. Bere Island is one of the most fortified islands in Western Europe and has featured in a

Bere Island  is set to benefit from over €15,000 of grant funding from Cork County Council under the West Cork Islands Amenity Fund.    Groups on Bere Island who have been awarded funding include Bere Island Projects Group who will receive €1000 towards the Military Heritage Festival, €3000 towards resurfacing an amenity area in Rerrin Village, €1000 towards

The All Islands Football Tournament takes place this weekend, on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May on Arramore Island, Co Donegal. Bere island Community Radio will be broadcasting live from all the matches. Matches will start at 8.30am on Saturday and the radio will be streaming live from 8.00am. Tune in on your phone or

Artists Sharon Whooley and Tess Leak will hold a public meeting on Bere Island on Tuesday 8th May at 2.00pm in the Community Centre to discuss their project the Museum of Birds and Beasts. The artists will explore how storytelling can play a vital role in the wellbeing of older residents. The artists collaborated with

This year’s Bere Island Arts Festival will feature a exhibition – ‘7 Islands Art Exhibition’ which is open to the 7 West Cork Islands and to those who have roots on these islands.  For further details on how to submit your work see  www bereislandartsfestival.ie    The Bere Island Arts Festival from September 19th to 22nd.

A recent survey of the Cross revealed cracks in the arms, which urgently needs to be repaired to prevent further degradation. The Cross Committee has embarked on a programme to tackle this issue. The work will comprise power washing the structure, cleaning out and pointing the cracks, and then applying a breathable paint. In order

Bere Island Women Create is a women’s group open to all island women. A meeting will be held on Wednesday 14th February at 7.00pm in the Community Centre to discuss future projects. All island women are invited to come along.