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Snug Ireland – The Italian Connection

WCP Staff March, 2020

Would you like more guests to stay at your holiday home? Bantry based Giovanni Vallone and Silvana Recupero are launching a new website for Ireland’s holiday homes. The husband and wife team, with over 20 years’ experience in the holiday sector, are excited about launching ‘Snug Ireland’. They have enjoyed […]

Connecting through sound

WCP Staff March, 2020

From her home overlooking Long Strand near Clonakilty in West Cork, Claire Marie Barton gives sound healing sessions and offers private retreats. She shares some of the special qualities of sound healing and explains what drew her to this experiential healing therapy. Singing has always been Claire’s passion and, although she veered […]

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Holly Cairns : Life as Cork’s only female TD

WCP Staff March, 2020

Farmer and TD Holly Cairns grew up on a farm on the Turk Head peninsula in Lisheen, West Cork. The newly elected Social Democrats TD, who describes herself as a feminist farmer, is looking forward to getting her teeth into the job and being the best TD she can be […]

Getting the recipe right at Organico

WCP Staff March, 2020

A celebration of all that’s good and in season in fresh organic produce, local where possible – the food at Organico Café in Bantry is renowned for being wholesome, healthy, and full of flavour. Sisters Rachel and Hannah Dare have now added something new with the introduction of a more […]

O’Connor’s Bantry – Open again for business

WCP Staff March, 2020

O’Connor’s Bantry – grand opening on Friday, March 6. Why Bantry? Shane Spillane knows why. “The welcome we have received has been amazing. I’ve had over 50 locals ringing me to wish me well. That’s special. There’s a real good atmosphere down here.” He was last in Kerry running a […]

Innishannon House Hotel celebrates 300 years

WCP Staff March, 2020

New season begins Friday, March 6 This year, Innishannon House Hotel celebrates 300 years. Built in 1720, Innnishannon House, originally Frankfort House, stands on the banks of the River Bandon amongst beautiful landscaped gardens. Innishannon House Hotel has been operating as a hotel since the 1960s. Innishannon House Hotel will […]

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