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Painting from the heart

Mary O'Brien February, 2021

This pandemic has changed perspectives for people from all walks of life. For award-winning portrait artist Áine Divine it’s been a catalyst for doing whatever makes her heart sing. No longer tied to the studio from 9-5, she has been working more and more in mixed media, painting what’s to […]

Culture

West Cork musicians in ‘Resound’

WCP Staff February, 2021

West Cork musicians raise their voices, with the clear message that the region’s resilient music community is still here and looking forward to the time when they can share their music with you once more. With so many missing the chance to share songs and stories, West Cork Music has […]

Culture

Rhyme and Rhythm in Painting: Reflections on Dawn by Odd Nerdrum

WCP Staff February, 2021

James Waller is an Australian born artist and poet based in West Cork. Through this column James explores the world of art, introducing the reader to major works of art and artists and reflecting on what makes them so engaging. At the beginning of the French classic, The Little Prince, […]

Farming

Caroline rewarded for being a top performer

Tommy Moyles February, 2021

Interview by Tommy Moyles The Overall Winner of the Grassland Farmer of the Year 2020 is Caroline Walsh, Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork. The competition run by Teagasc, The Irish Farmers Journal, Grassland Agro, AIB and FBD Insurance is now in its fourth year and rewards the top grassland farmers in the […]

Grass-growing season off to a good start

Tommy Moyles February, 2021

Calving has kicked off or is on the verge of doing so on many farms over the next few weeks and, while driving about, you will notice cows re-emerging from their winter quarters. It feels like the last three weeks have been shrouded in mist. Out in Ardfield it has […]

Health & Lifestyle

Active travel jobs announcement welcomed by cycling and pedestrian advocacy groups

WCP Staff February, 2021

Minister for Transport, Eamonn Ryan and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton TD have announced funding for up to 248 new jobs to implement Active travel infrastructure. They plan to employ 218 staff across local authorities with an additional 30 proposed for Regional Cycling Design Offices. The announcement has been celebrated […]

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