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History & Folklore

Clonakilty pupil and school claim overall prizes in the Stories of the Revolution Schools’ Folklore project

WCP Staff July, 2020

A Clonakilty school and pupil were this year’s overall winners in the Stories of the Revolution Schools’ Folklore project, which records stories from the 1916-1923 revolutionary period. A story about her great-great grandmother, Áine Heron, a Cuman na mBan member who ended up as a judge, garnered Lily O’Donnell Bradley […]

Weaving a mindful life

Susan O Regan July, 2020

Are things feeling a little steadier this month or am I just picking up on a sense of things being so? The lifting of many lockdown measures has certainly created a lift in our collective spirits, even if it is presenting a new set of challenges for us to navigate […]

Bond between Scally’s SuperValu and local suppliers strengthens in times of crisis

WCP Staff July, 2020

Scally’s SuperValu Clonakilty, a haven for fresh food that is renowned for innovation and supporting their local community, is a real family affair. Niamh Scally, daughter of Catriona and Eugene, recently returned to the family business after working for Coles, Australia’s largest food retail group. Marketeer Niamh explains how the […]

Business

Business Lessons Learned: Don’t be afraid to ask for help when starting a business

WCP Staff July, 2020

My first interview with Aoife McInerney last year reminded me of when I started my business. Aoife described when you own a business ‘you are it!’ – you are responsible for everything in your business. And that can be a daunting thought. But fear not, while the business is ultimately […]

‘Heal all’ – a plant deserving of its title

Dr Rosari Kingston July, 2020

Prunella vulgaris, also known as self-heal or heal all, and ‘Duán ceannchosach’ in Irish, is familiar to almost everyone, even if they do not know the name. Those who wish for perfect lawns dislike this plant as it invades their velvet sward: If left to its own devices and not […]

Health

Moving well without pain

WCP Staff July, 2020

We all want to keep moving fit and healthy throughout our lives whether we are keen sportsmen or just want to be able to get outside and enjoy the fresh air or move easily without pain. Human movement is a complex system and when we start to look at how […]

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