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Joyful sighting of the Chilean Torrent Duck

WCP Staff April, 2025

This month West Cork Branch committee member Nicholas Mitchell shares his “best bird experience”, a feature that will continue in this column during the months ahead. This is about a bird that I encountered, or more correctly a pair of birds, that were so special they had my wife Karen […]

Busy month on the farm as calving progresses

Tommy Moyles April, 2025

It’s been a busy month here, as good weather meant that cattle could get back out to grass, with calving getting underway and progressing nicely. There are always a few things that will keep you on your toes though. I spotted one calf drawing hard one day, so the vet […]

The 1932 Eucharist Congress– a time when Ireland was holy

Kieran Doyle April, 2025

Myself and my friends have this phrase we use on the occasions we meet up and start reminiscing on our youth. We tend to say, we grew up in an era with one foot in ‘old’ Ireland and another in the ‘new’. We were from a generation where childhood was more […]

Waste Not, Want Not: Over to you!

WCP Staff April, 2025

‘Waste Not, Want Not’ Clonakilty is all about rolling up our sleeves and making a real difference in how we handle food waste, and the community has really gotten behind it! Running from February 2024 to March 2025, this farm-to-fork initiative brought together local businesses, farmers, schools, clubs, and community […]

Breathe to regulate your stress

Lorraine Dufficey March, 2025

How are your anxiety levels these days? It’s clear that we are living in anxious times both nationally and globally; you need only glance at your phone or switch on your TV to hear the latest travails. Add to that the personal pressures and stresses of life in these busy […]

Polynucleotides and regenerative aesthetics

Dr Laoise Hook March, 2025

As a doctor working in aesthetic medicine, one of the things I love most about my job is how fast the field evolves. New treatments are always popping up, offering fresh solutions for everything from aging and skin health to overall beauty. While this rapid pace is exciting, it can […]

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