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Centenary of the daring raid on the Fastnet Lighthouse

Eugene Daly June, 2021

This month marks the centenary of a dangerous raid by the West Cork IRA on Fastnight Lighthouse, which the British authorities used to store arms and explosives. Eugene Daly shares the details of the famous deed. The War of Independence, or Anglo Irish War, lasted from early 1919 to July […]

Trying to make sense of the Israeli and Palestinian conflict

Kieran Doyle June, 2021

The history of Israel is long, complicated and far too complex to cover it in a single article (even in a book some would say). The spotlight was on the region once again when the Israeli military killed 230 civilian Palestinians in a series of air attacks. Israel suffered 20 […]

Mizen Head’s ‘Mair’ recognised for outstanding community activism

WCP Staff June, 2021

Mair Kelly, a 22-year-old student from the Mizen Head, was recently named ‘Student Activist of the Year’ at the Union of Students in Ireland’s Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2021. Sponsored by Amnesty International, the award recognises Mair’s significant efforts to challenge inequality, support our community and instigate positive change. […]

Health & Lifestyle

Citizens Information share supports available for carers

WCP Staff June, 2021

National Carers Week (June 7-13) is a key event in the calendar year, a dedicated time to celebrate Ireland’s 500,000 family carers. The aim for this week is to raise awareness of family carers, so their work is properly recognised, supported and empowered. The importance of this week and what […]

Lockdown lessons

Tina Pisco June, 2021

Last week, an envelope filled with documents arrived from my solicitor. Along with the usual ‘sign here’ stickers, was a note to arrange a zoom call to go through it with her, which I thought was rather considerate. Once we had connected, however, it became clear that the reason for […]

Highlights

Have your say in the future development of Cork County

WCP Staff June, 2021

Holly Cairns, TD is running a series of webinars to understand people’s concerns and help individuals and communities make submissions to the final draft of the new County Development Plan 2022-2028, which is open for public consultation until July 1. When I was on Cork County Council, there was a […]

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