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A sustainable wardrobe

Lauren Guillery May, 2022

With summer most definitely on the way, it’s coming to that time of year when knitwear, scarves, and cosy jumpers are replaced with vests, shirts, and shorts. In the recent past, buying clothes was an occasional event – people would go out shopping when they outgrew what they had or […]

One of the most cost-efficient ways to save energy is insulating your attic

WCP Staff May, 2022

Ninety-five per cent of all Irish homes have inadequate insulation in their roofs and walls and with energy prices increasing and SEAI now offering grants of up to €1,500 for insulating an attic, there has never been a better time to look into this cost-effective upgrade that can save energy […]

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West Cork business ‘Highly Commended’ for energy efficiency product at SEAI Energy Show

WCP Staff May, 2022

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) welcomed over 2,500 attendees to the SEAI Energy Show, which took place in the RDS at the end of March, after a two-year absence. The event showed the vibrancy of the energy sector and the pace of innovation, as new energy saving technologies […]

Keeping up with the times

Tommy Moyles May, 2022

Sometimes time moves fast in the farming cycle. Only a few weeks ago the call came to try and plant more grain and fodder crops in order to deal with supply chain issues resulting from the war in Ukraine. At this stage, the vast majority of the grain crops are […]

Bealtaine and May ‘piseogs’

Eugene Daly May, 2022

Bealtaine is the name in Irish, Scottish-Gaelic and Manx mythology for the seasonal feast at May 1. At the end of the dark half of the year, Bealtaine is a survival of one of the four great Celtic calendar feasts, known in early Ireland as ‘Imbolc’ (February 1), ‘Lughnasa’ (August […]

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Clonakilty’s Noreen Minihan honoured with overall individual award at 2022 County Mayor’s Community Awards

WCP Staff May, 2022

Outstanding contributions made by individuals and community and voluntary groups across Cork County was showcased at the Ninth Annual Mayor’s Community Awards. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan presented a total of twelve awards on the night, including a special posthumous presentation, with Noreen Minihan from Clonakilty […]

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