Highlights - West Cork People

Pushing the boundaries of baking

Mary O'Brien November, 2023

When Lettercollum Kitchen Project retired at the end of last year, Clonakilty mourned the loss of its healthy gourmet go-to. The space sat empty for a spell and tummies rumbled and grumbled but then the arrival of spring brought hope of a new artisan bakery and deli moving in. After […]

West Cork woman takes her message on climate change to the streets

WCP Staff November, 2023

What spurs people into action? For Bridget Sheeran, finds Moze Jacobs, it was a wonderful moment: becoming a grandmother. Bridget Sheeran is no stranger to the phenomenon of birth and the processes that surround it. For over 30 years, she was a midwife (with an MSc in Midwifery from Trinity […]

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 […]

Connecting to the past on an eco-adventure

Mary O'Brien October, 2023

As our society becomes more globalised and increased numbers of people look to connect with their Irish language, culture and heritage before it vanishes, small businesses such as eco-adventure company Gormú in West Cork are busy filling the niche. Gormú co-founder Conor Ó Buachalla tells Mary O’Brien how he was inspired […]

‘Listen to the Land Speak’ as Clonakilty’s Samhain festival celebrates our heritage

WCP Staff October, 2023

Walking in the footsteps of celebrated street theatre group Craic na Coillte, who brought colour and creativity to Clonakilty in the eighties and nineties is no easy task but a small group of local artists who have created an annual festival around Samhain is doing an exceptional job of filling […]

What’s in a Feel Good Festival?

WCP Staff October, 2023

The eleventh West Cork Feel Good Festival is in full swing continuing until the very last day of October. Purely the idea of a festival (and there are many in West Cork) says Moze Jacobs can inspire communities and cultural organisations to come up with something special, ‘outside the box’, […]

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