What is most noticeable about Leah Sohotra (Lee-ah Suh-hathra) is her strength. Her experiences have made her the woman she is – real, insightful, honest, direct, artistic, loving, funny and happy. She has always found herself working in jobs in philanthropy – in a homeless shelter, women’s Rape Crisis Centre, […]
Culture
CCAC’s first exhibition of the year is a student show, drawing on work from Clonakilty School of Painting, as well as classes by Pauline Walsh and Lesley Cox. As the exhibition title suggests, many of the exhibitors have never shown work before, whilst others are showing work in a medium […]
The first meeting of the new DeBarra’s Spoken Word took place on Wednesday January 15. Nick Smith, PRO, reports. The new committee has superseded the old pSoken Word, which began in 2013; the innovative spirit undoubtedly remaining the same with thanks and kudos to all who contributed over the years. […]
In January 2019, Stephen Hayes bought his first camera. By August 2019, his photograph ‘Waiting’ was featured in the prestigious B&W Minimalism Magazine. His work is currently on exhibition throughout December at The Loft Gallery, Clonakilty, as part of their group exhibition featuring local West Cork artists such as Laura […]
It’s that time of year again when the daily deliveries of heavy boxes are frequent and our bookshelves are brimming with new titles! Heidi, who has worked in Kerr’s Bookshop in Clonakilty for many years, has chosen and reviewed some wonderful books for our younger readers, and this is what […]
Looking back at 2019, I’m sure we all noticed that there has been a youth-led paradigm shift regarding life on earth. However, the elephant in the room –– with by far the largest carbon footprint – is Christmas. All those unnecessary gifts! It is the most capitalist event of the […]