Health & Lifestyle - West Cork People

It’s salad season

Karen Austin June, 2021

May was certainly a blow out; the weather meant we didn’t know whether we were coming or going. I was sat here one evening with the sun on one side of the house and rain on the other and my husband said it was just like living in the tropics. […]

Experience the beauty of the West Cork Garden Trail

WCP Staff June, 2021

What better way to enjoy some time out this summer than amongst some of West Cork’s most beautiful gardens? The West Cork Garden Trail is open for visitors. West Cork is truly the garden paradise of Ireland with its mild climate encouraging and challenging many gardeners and plant lovers to […]

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 […]

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