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McConalogue says farmers are “the everyday hero of our food sector”

Tommy Moyles April, 2022

With the uncertain climate ahead for farmers and consumers, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue talks to Tommy Moyles about what is being done to meet these challenges You recently put together a national food and fodder security committee, what are the principal drivers of this and […]

Life breeds hope on a small farm

Mary O'Brien April, 2022

Yvon O’Flynn is busy with lambing. Mary O’Brien finds an air of anticipation and hope on the farm that comes with the arrival of spring and new life – Yvon’s seven nanny goats have already birthed eight beautiful offspring. The small farmer gifts all her kids, unless she needs a […]

Food for Winter

Dr Rosari Kingston April, 2022

It is wonderful see the young seedlings that were sown a few weeks ago beginning to appear over the ground. The first leaves of lettuce, chard, and other salad plants remind us of sunny summer days, lighter food, and outdoor dining. However, this is also the time to think of […]

Sport & Fitness

West Cork Rally shifted Innishannon’s Manning into F1 gear

WCP Staff March, 2022

Who knew that the exciting world of Formula 1 racing could be so close to home? Innishannon native Michael Manning has put West Cork onto the racing map as a Red Bull Trackside Control Engineer, playing a huge part in Max Verstappen’s driver title victory in 2021. As another season […]

Winter into Spring

Louise O'Dwyer March, 2022

It’s absolutely impossible to know what to wear at any given moment with the changeable weather we experience at this time of year. People are always curious about the ‘rules’ for dressing during transition seasons, which items to put away, and which ones to continue to wear. While there are […]

New in beauty – the March edit

Sherna Malone March, 2022

Sothys Nutritive Collection: French skincare brand Sothys Paris has introduced its new Nutritive line of skincare, created to provide a high nutritional response to chronic or occasionally dry skin. The collection comprises of three products, all designed to replenish and rebalance the skin’s ecosystem, helping dry skin to become more […]

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