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Taking the road less travelled

WCP Staff December, 2023

Running from a troubled childhood and the confines of a life governed by societal conformity and institutional religion drove Graham – now known by his spiritual name ‘Gyan’ meaning wise – Ordish to run away from home at the age of 16 and set up camp in a cave in […]

Penguins on thin ice

Dr Jeremy A. Dorman December, 2023

Climate change can have a devastating effect on animals that have spent thousands or millions of years adapting to a particular lifestyle. In Ireland, the weather is always changeable – an early spring might encourage birds to nest too soon, only for their chicks to be killed off by snow […]

Escape to the island

WCP Staff December, 2023

A childhood spent under the twinkling stars of a Beara night sky inevitably drew Crosshaven native Caitríona Hanley back to her roots on Bere island. It’s the place where her father grew up but also the place that nurtured Catriona’s fierce love of the outdoors. “I have always loved the […]

A world of good food at exotic Baltimore pub

WCP Staff December, 2023

As they get into the swing of the busy Christmas season at The Algiers Inn in Baltimore, it’s hard to believe that it’s only been four years since Bill and Ann Hillyard relocated here from California. The couple, who have been married for over 30 years, have spent much of […]

West Cork residents call for proper legislation around noisy activities like rock-breaking

WCP Staff December, 2023

Many associate the countryside with peace and quiet, with fresh air and birdsong, with rest and relaxation: It’s what draws so many people to West Cork. But the countryside is also a working place which has its own cycle of ploughing, planting and harvesting; the sight and smell of hay […]

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A funky VW Buzz

Sean Creedon December, 2023

Our grandchildren were visiting from Denmark recently and knowing a few weeks back that they were on their way, I had booked the seven-seater VW Multi Van. However, there was a slight technical problem with the Multi Van and VW gave me their five-seater electric I.D. Buzz instead. I’m not […]

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