As the waters warm around the coast of West Cork and we welcome the annual migration of whales, and lots of activity from dolphins and porpoises, Marine Biologist and Oceanographer and IWDG member Catherine Russell reminds us that these creatures should not be disturbed or stressed in their natural habitat. […]
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Following her recent talk and viewing session to the public, Branch Committee member and local area National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Conservation Ranger, Claire Deasy, gives an account of Clonakilty’s newest resident bird of prey, the awe-inspiring peregrine falcon (scientific name: falco peregrinus; Irish name: fabhcún gorm). This spring, […]
Most women who take career breaks intend to return to the workforce when the time is right. However, when they are in a position to return to employment, they face real and perceived challenges that stop them from doing so. For too many women, taking time out from the workforce […]
Two Cork based businesses have been awarded Local Enterprise Awards from Cork County Council’s respective Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) in Cork North and West and South Cork. Companies ‘BaseWorx’ and ‘Hyde Whiskey’ received the accolade for building successful businesses despite the challenging times of the past two years. They will […]
According to the renowned Tibetan lama Mingyur Rinpoche …”building a place where we can find peace and happiness in our minds can only be beneficial, in the widest possible sense.” For the past seven years, since the sod was turned in 2016, this is what the community at Dzogchen Beara, […]
Spearheaded by Sally Smart of Smart Productions, The Loft in Schull has for the past five years been facilitating drama, animation, film and acting for young people in the area. Now due to the building it is renting being sold, this creative space is desperately searching for a new home. […]