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Forgotten children

Grace O'Sullivan April, 2021

As the restrictions, hardships and widespread global tragedy of Covid-19 continues, this week I’ve been looking at an area of such particular poignancy, it has thrown some perspective on the limitations and challenges we, in developed and peaceful countries, have been contending with. March 15 marked 10 years since the […]

Environment

More resources and funding needed to research and deal with beached whales

WCP Staff April, 2021

There have recently been many reports of dead marine mammals turning up dead along the Irish coast. We sadly saw a young Humpback whale come ashore near Lowertown, Schull, and then most recently a young Beaked Whale washed up on Tragumna beach near Skibbereen. It is not unusual at this […]

The Common Swift: ‘Life on the Wing’

WCP Staff April, 2021

Of all the species in the animal kingdom, birds can lay claim to some of the most incredible feats of physical achievement; whether it’s the Peregrine Falcon, the fastest animal in the world with a diving speed of 389kmh, or the incredible annual 90,000km migration of the Arctic Tern, as […]

To cow or not to cow: That is the question

Fiona Hayes April, 2021

I have been lacto-ovo vegetarian for 43 years. I have the advantage of not really enjoying eating meat and of finding it difficult to digest, so switching to a meat-free diet was relatively simple for me and I continue to eat dairy products and eggs. Talking to someone about farming […]

Uncertain times

Tommy Moyles April, 2021

It’s been a funny time in agriculture lately. Prices across most sectors have been improving or holding steady. Despite this, there is an air of uncertainty in the background, as the new Climate bill is digested and CAP negotiations continue. The final details of both and how they will impact […]

Do you want a United Ireland?

Kieran Doyle April, 2021

“No man has the right to fix the boundary to the march of a nation,” – Charles Stuart Parnell There was a time when that question would have been a resounding yes. For generations Irish people have grown up on a diet of history decrying the colonisation and division of […]

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