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Hockey hero David Harte keeps Ireland in the game

Niamh Coughlan August, 2024

Having missed out on qualification for the Tokyo Olympics, the Ireland men’s hockey team, including Ballinspittle native David Harte, approached the Paris games with enthusiasm and determination but were unlucky in Pool B, defeated 2-0 to defending Olympic champions, Belgium, last Saturday. David was in top form with a number […]

Orla Finn settles into new chapter of life after Gaelic football

Niamh Coughlan April, 2024

Retired Gaelic footballer Orla Finn, born and raised in Kinsale, radiates as a new mum when Niamh Coughlan meets her in April. Orla’s journey into the world of Gaelic football began at the age of 10, around the time when Kinsale established a women’s team. However, her initial exposure to […]

Skibbereen launches exciting new running event

WCP Staff April, 2024

News of an upcoming event this summer caused a stir in running circles this month. For the first time ever Skibbereen is hosting ‘RunSkibb’, a 10k and half marathon event on Sunday July 14. Both routes promise to be scenic, fast and will have you coming back to chase that […]

Maradona: Messi but backwards and in high heels

WCP Staff April, 2024

John Coughlan reviews Maradona’s autobiography, El Diego. Fred Astaire was the best dancer in the world, someone once said, but Ginger Rogers could do everything he did but backwards and in high heels. As they near the end of their careers, it’s clear now, Messi was better than Cristiano […]

Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon reroutes to Courtmacsherry for 2023

WCP Staff November, 2023

This year’s Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon XIII will take place on Saturday, November 25, with a 9am start from Courtmacsherry, and three race distances – a full and half marathon and a 10k distance. With organisers forced to cancel last year’s full marathon due to part of the course being flooded, […]

Clonakilty Rugby Club unveils its impressive new 4G pitch

WCP Staff October, 2023

When Clonakilty Black Pudding’s Colette Twomey, the sponsor of the town’s rugby club, cut the red ribbon to open their brand new 4G pitch recently, the hard work of all at the Clonakilty Rugby Club was felt. Club chairman Eoin Hurley was happier than anyone to see it open, as […]

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