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Minister for Health to assist patients access their medicinal cannabis products during Covid-19

WCP Staff April, 2020

Minister for Health Simon Harris TD has announced an initiative for patients who avail of a Ministerial licence for medicinal cannabis products to have the products delivered. Speaking today, Minister Harris said: “I am aware that the limited number of patients who avail of a Ministerial licence for medicinal cannabis […]

Immune system support

WCP Staff April, 2020

by Eoin Roe, Chiropractic With the recent Covid 19 outbreak, there is a huge amount of interest in the immune system and how to support it. There also seems to be a rush to stock up on supplements to help boost the immune system. Whilst supplements can help, there are other […]

‘Grow, Cook, Eat’ set to showcase growers of rare and organic flowers in West Cork

WCP Staff April, 2020

The fourth episode of series 2 of ‘GROW COOK EAT’ is set to air on Wednesday, April 8 and presenter duo founder of GIY Michael Kelly and the GIY Head of Community Development Karen O’Donohoe offer a polytunnel masterclass, get growing broccoli and visit the growers of rare and organic […]

Posh carrot salad for an immune system boost

Karen Austin April, 2020

This is just what we need at this time, carrot salad elevated to a vegan prawn cocktail status. It’s guaranteed to cheer up the day and boost our immune systems. This is a rehash of a salad that we’ve been eating for years but re-assembled. The carrots and avocado are […]

Gardening in April

WCP Staff April, 2020

by John Hosford of The Weekend Garden Centre Self-isolation and longer days with the clocks going forward by an hour last weekend gives us more time to get out and about in the garden. Let’s hope our good weather continues during our lockdown so we can take advantage of the […]

Agri Aware launches Incredible Edibles Family Challenge to educate and entertain primary school families

WCP Staff April, 2020

Agri Aware is launching its popular Incredible Edibles primary school programme to families to participate in during the current period of school closures and social distancing on Monday, April 6th. Agri Aware is encouraging families to learn all about where food comes from and the importance of consumption of Irish fruit and vegetables, for […]

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