Are you interested in large whales, or curious about their conservation and research into these magnificent mammals that are returning each year to Cork’s inshore waters? If so, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group is delighted to announce Whale Tales Cork on Saturday, March 28, between 10am and 4pm, at […]
OpenOut is a new West Cork based business that is providing an innovative solution to a common problem in our region – poor mobile coverage and broadband connectivity. One of the founding partners is well-respected businessman Peter Walsh. Peter speaks to West Cork People about the service OpenOut provides. “We […]
The 10th year of the Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon could not have gone off any better regardless of the early morning rain reports Bob Hilliard and the Clon Crew. Following the traditional minute of silence and blessing by Monsignor Aidan O’Driscoll, close on 2,500 runners, walkers and wheelchair participants raced down […]
Gaelscoil Dhoctúir Uí Shúilleabháin, St Patrick’s Boys’ National School, Skibbereen Community School and 49 North St. have teamed up with Anne Crossey to introduce three new mental health initiatives to the community. The first is to encourage men to begin meditation. A five-week pilot programme called ‘Meditation for Men’ will […]
In December, Jack & Jill Liaison Nurse Eilín Ni Mhurchú was delighted to receive a cheque for almost €14,000 thanks to the hundreds of supporters who took to the streets of Clonakilty on Sunday, September 29 to raise funds for Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation. The Jack & Jill Children’s […]
Ireland’s first educational course to examine the modern history of the Irish LGBT+ community has been launched at University College Cork (UCC). ‘From Shame to Pride? A Short Introduction to LGBT+ Irish History (1970s-2020)’ is being taught by historian Dr Diarmuid Scully as a course in UCC’s Adult and Continuing […]
