Health & Lifestyle - West Cork People

Mizen Head’s ‘Mair’ recognised for outstanding community activism

WCP Staff June, 2021

Mair Kelly, a 22-year-old student from the Mizen Head, was recently named ‘Student Activist of the Year’ at the Union of Students in Ireland’s Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2021. Sponsored by Amnesty International, the award recognises Mair’s significant efforts to challenge inequality, support our community and instigate positive change. […]

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Citizens Information share supports available for carers

WCP Staff June, 2021

National Carers Week (June 7-13) is a key event in the calendar year, a dedicated time to celebrate Ireland’s 500,000 family carers. The aim for this week is to raise awareness of family carers, so their work is properly recognised, supported and empowered. The importance of this week and what […]

Lockdown lessons

Tina Pisco June, 2021

Last week, an envelope filled with documents arrived from my solicitor. Along with the usual ‘sign here’ stickers, was a note to arrange a zoom call to go through it with her, which I thought was rather considerate. Once we had connected, however, it became clear that the reason for […]

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Avoid being a victim of cyber-related crime

WCP Staff June, 2021

Community Garda Damian White advises on the types of scam and fraud attempts the public needs to be aware of and how deal with them. Gardaí are aware that the recent cyber attack on the HSE has raised concerns amongst the general public. People have genuine concerns regarding the possible […]

Learning through living

Mary O'Brien June, 2021

Last June, in the midst of a pandemic, the wheels were set in motion towards a very different model of education in West Cork. As the school year draws to a close, the West Cork Sudbury School Bantry – where students have an equal part in the democratic running of […]

Who is West Cork’s Greatest Ever Sportsperson?

Paul Lordan June, 2021

It is fair to say that over recent months, the content of this column has clearly shown that West Cork has been a breeding ground for many great sportspeople. The fact that the achievements of Olympians, internationals, and All Ireland winners can almost be forgotten over the course of a […]

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