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‘The Coffee Bee’ lands at Future Forests

Mary O'Brien May, 2021

One of West Cork’s much-loved garden centres, Future Forests, will reopen in May after being closed to the public since Ireland entered Level 5 restrictions in December, and will soon welcome a new café ‘The Coffee Bee’ into the fold. Celebrating 35 years in business next year, Future Forests in […]

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Going wild in the garden

Jean Perry May, 2021

Watching the garden gradually coming back to life over the last few months has been very comforting in these still uncertain times. The regular signs of new growth confirm that life goes on regardless of pandemics and lockdowns. On a personal basis, one of the hardest things for me during […]

Songs of Salt and Crystal: Modernism and the art of Tom Climent

WCP Staff May, 2021

Last month I looked at the ink works of Laura Wade, giving special attention to the geometric overlays in her work. This has led me to consider the work of another Cork artist, Tom Climent, whose geometric constructions inform and heighten sensations of landscape. His work is the tip of […]

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May Sun Signs

Kate Arbon May, 2021

May is a busy month and it may even be a merry month for some. Bealtaine marks midway between the equinox and the solstice, indicating we are well on the way to midsummer. The true astronomical date of this cross-quarter day is the fifth of this year. Many of the […]

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Getting strong for the summer

Tania Presutti May, 2021

This month I’m taking you back to where it all began: With exercises you can do at home to build and preserve your strength. Summer is at the door and all of us longing for a long, warm, hopefully confinement-free season – you might find yourself wanting to shape up, […]

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It’s open season…almost

Louise O'Dwyer May, 2021

I was on a beautiful walk yesterday, rambling around the hills surrounding Rosscarbery and, despite the over-powering smell of slurry at times; I was lost in the beauty of my surroundings. Laugh all you want but when I reached the top of one hill, standing right next to the electric fencer […]

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