Emma Connolly Deputy Editor
  • Cork
  • The Southern Star

Emma is deputy editor of The Southern Star. Emma has been working as Life & Community editor in recent years, having come to The Southern Star from the Evening Echo in Cork city, part of the Irish Examiner stable, where she was news editor.

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477 Articles
8 months ago
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After 40 years of service, Pat leaves Lisavaird Co-Op with bright future

The Southern Star and Celtic Ross Hotel West Cork Farming Awards winner for September is outgoing chief executive of ...

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8 months ago
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Carbery ceo: 'Compensation must be on the table'

Jason Hawkins, chief executive of Carbery, speaks to Emma Connolly about nitrates, sustainability, diversification an...

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Farmers facing ‘uncertain future’ after derogation cut

THE chairman of Carbery said West Cork farmers have been left facing an ‘uncertain future’ following the decision to ...

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8 months ago
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From the parlour to the pod: How the O’Donovans have agri tourism sussed

A Bealad family have diversified into the tourist industry by offering six very stylish but traditional glamping pods...

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8 months ago
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WOMAN ON THE VERGE: September’s like the July we never had

We should have seen this one coming really. As soon as the school uniforms came out of the wardrobe last week, the su...

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9 months ago
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WOMAN ON THE VERGE: In a sweat over ‘Indian summer’ talk!

The usual chatter of September sunshine is doing the rounds and I’m allergic. It’s great for the thousands attending ...

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9 months ago
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‘It’s 250 or nothing’ nitrates meeting in Clonakilty is told

Farmers are concerned that any reduction in the current nitrates derogation rate could devastate the industry, but th...

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9 months ago
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WOMAN ON THE VERGE: Horrified by Hallowe’en displays and Santa ads!

The dust hasn’t even settled on the Rose of Tralee yet and we’re already being hit with an avalanche of Hallowe’en an...

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9 months ago
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WOMAN ON THE VERGE: My DIY plan to combat zombie invasion!

Between festival fun, DIY disasters, and fashion fails, it’s been quite the week, let me tell you. My plans for a sum...

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9 months ago
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WOMAN ON THE VERGE: Living it up for a last lap of summer

With the August Bank Holiday now behind us, I’ve cranked things up a gear or 10, to make the most of what’s left of t...

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9 months ago
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Ronald’s passion and vision an inspiration for farming’s future

The Southern Star and Celtic Ross Hotel West Cork Farming Awards winner for the month of August is Ronald Shorten fro...

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9 months ago
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Timoleague reaping rewards of harvest festival

Timoleague’s summer harvest festival will get underway on Friday August 18th, and is as good as ever going into its 5...

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