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Putting a face on who I am

WCP Staff August, 2019

The anonymous provision of sperm and eggs in fertility treatment is due to be banned shortly under Irish law. Parts of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, which have yet to be enacted in Ireland, will see the creation of a National Donor-Conceived Person Register. This Register will enable […]

Health & Lifestyle

Second version of the electric Renault Zoe holds its charge well

Sean Creedon July, 2019

‘Range Anxiety and slow charging points.’ They seem to be the two big worries for people who are thinking about buying an electric car. However, following the success of the Green Party in the local and European elections we can now expect a bigger push for more charging points for […]

Sport & Fitness

Endurance cycle reaps rewards for Irish Community Air Ambulance

WCP Staff July, 2019

Nine members of West Cork Cycling Club along with their support team recently embarked on the mammoth task of cycling from Malin Head to Mizen Head non-stop over the course of 24 hours, which began on Friday, June 14 and concluded on Saturday, June 15. Their heroic efforts were rewarded, […]

Supporting our pollinators

WCP Staff July, 2019

As I’m writing this it’s the summer solstice and I’m trying to be present in the moment, practice some mindfulness and breathe…Being present and being a gardener are always in conflict because you’re always looking ahead to jobs that need to be done to ensure a crop to take you […]

Summer skin problems solved

Sherna Malone July, 2019

Summer is great! The sun is shining (usually) everyone’s a bit nicer to one another and the evenings are longer, however the effect of summer sun, sea and sweat on your skin is a different story and can sometimes leave your skin feeling less than happy. If summer skin woes […]

Savour life’s kindnesses

Susan O Regan July, 2019

The more I practice mindfulness, the more I see my habits more clearly. I now realise how strongly our lives can be governed by deeply rooted habitual patterns. Our habits can be very subtle and take time to even notice and possibly years to change. Yet, the act of intentionally […]

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