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History and landscape of the Mizen Peninsula explored in new book

WCP Staff February, 2026

‘This Is The Mizen’ presents a rigorous and wide-ranging investigation into the history and landscape of the Mizen Peninsula in West Cork. Drawing on extensive research and a journalist’s eye for detail, John D’Alton, a long-time Mizen resident, brings clarity to a region often obscured by myth, assumption, and romanticisation. […]

Eve’s rise through club and county

Niamh Coughlan January, 2026

Eve’s love for the game started at home in the back garden, and she has been a proud wearer of the Bantry Blues jersey ever since. When she isn’t on the football field, the former Cork All-Ireland minor winner balances her sporting life with her work as a nurse. Growing […]

Find the right support to take the first step in your weight loss journey

Dr Laoise Hook January, 2026

Every January, many of us take a moment to pause after the Christmas rush and reflect on our health. The longer evenings, the fresh start of a new year, and a collective desire to feel better in ourselves make January a natural time to think about wellbeing. For some, that […]

Exploring shadows

Leo Muckley January, 2026

A few nights ago I was looking at the first full moon of the year. The sky was clear and the moonlight was strong, it was reflecting off the water and lighting up different parts of the woods. Yet, there were still some parts of the woods that were shadowy and […]

Let’s talk about sexually transmitted infections

Dr Paula Stanley January, 2026

Unfortunately, Ireland like other European countries, is experiencing an increase in STIs over the last five years. The most commonly notified STIs in Ireland in 2024 were chlamydia (n=11,534) and gonorrhoea (n=5,961). HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre data to the end of 2023 showed that notification rates for all STIs […]

Detox with NAC

Hannah Dare January, 2026

As I’m writing this it’s a sparkling day outside, the sunshine is streaming in the window and it really feels like 2026 is off to a good start. Down here in Glengarriff we had a gorgeously dry, crispy Christmas – the photos I have from the Christmas Day Swim at […]

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