he Islands on C103 is a new documentary series presented by Gareth O'Callaghan. The documentary series will feature Bere Island, Cape, Sherkin Island, Whiddy Island and Garnish Island, with the first episode on Monday, 3rd June from 11am-1pm. This special documentary series has been co-funded by Coimisiún na Meán under the Sound & Vision Scheme. | C103 Cork

Michael Kingston was just four-years-old when his father Tim went to work on Whiddy Island, off the coast of Cork, but never came home. Tuesday marks 40 years since Ireland’s worst ever maritime disaster where 51 people died in a massive explosion at an oil refinery. | Virgin Media News

A son of one of those killed in the Whiddy Island oil disaster has made a renewed appeal for reopened inquests. 51 people died when a tanker caught fire and exploded at an oil terminal in Cork more than 40 years ago. | Virgin Media News

1.6K views · 17 reactions | Italy: Survivors of the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster have returned to the island of Giglio to commemorate the 10th anniversary. This was one of the worst shipwrecks in the world. WION brings you this report Watch more: https://www.wionews.com/videos | WION | Facebook