The hope is that foreign police can provide a breakthrough to help solve the crime. The bloodied clothes worn by Sophie Toscan du Plantier on the night of her murder in December, 1996, have been sent to the FBI for DNA analysis. According to the Irish Independent’s Senan Molony, who has been covering the case […]

1 year ago

Brought to you by DiscoverIreland Don’t miss these incredible food experiences next time you’re in West Cork… Treat your tummy and taste buds to a gourmet getaway in the culinary capital of Ireland. From melting chocolate to smoking fish, touring, tasting and making, here’s our round-up of delicious food experiences to whet your appetite in […]

4 years ago

It is one of three projects currently in development based around the 1996 murder. 2019’s Chernobyl was without a doubt one of the best series on TV in recent years, and the production company behind that show will next be focussing on bringing an adaptation of the West Cork podcast to the small screen. As […]

5 years ago

A lot has happened with the case since the previous episode. A new episode of the acclaimed true crime podcast West Cork is set to be released in the coming days. Beginning in 2018, the series centres on the murder of French producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier who was found dead near her holiday home […]

5 years ago

The sentence was handed down today. Ian Bailey, an Englishman accused in French court of having murdered Sophie Toscan du Plantier in Cork, has been found guilty and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Toscan du Plantier, a French film producer, was killed while on vacation in Cork on 23 December, 1996. A Garda investigation […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Discover Ireland We certainly won’t be short of summer arts festivals this year! We may only be a small nation, but Ireland has certainly left its mark on the global arts scene. Between painters like Francis Bacon and writers such as James Joyce and W.B. Yeats, we have a lot to […]

7 years ago