‘Voice of West Cork’ podcast – Series 2, Episode 9. In this episode, I have an In-depth conversation with Suzi Chan from the iCommunity – shared practice lab. We discuss their past, present & future projects & why NICVA, the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action & The Wheel, the National Association of Community & […]
It’s Official…
Well done to all West Cork Tidy Towns… It is official…Not only do we have the best Community in Ireland, but we also have the most beautiful! That’s according to the SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards 2022. The West Cork Towns & Villages once again walked away with a whole series of winning awards & from […]
‘We Act’ Campaign
Hello & welcome to the ‘Voice of West Cork’ podcast, Series 2 – Episode 5. In this episode, I have an In-depth conversation with Emily Bourke, Communications & Advocacy Officer with The Wheel, all about the ‘We Act’ campaign. Launched in October 2021, the campaign is all about promoting & celebrating the work, efforts & […]
Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities & Roadshow Welcome to the ‘Voice of West Cork’ podcast, Series 2 – Episode 4. In this episode I have an In-depth & very lengthy conversation with Hugh O’Reilly, Director of Business Development with The Wheel – the national agency for the Community/Voluntary Sector in Ireland. Because of the length of the interview, […]
Food for Thought…
Hello & welcome to the ‘Voice of West Cork’ podcast, Series 2 – Episode 3. In this edition, I have an In-depth conversation with Moze Jacobs from Ballydehob & Alice Glendenning from Clonakilty about the work they are doing under the umbrella of the West Cork Doughnut Economy Network…& no, it’s got absolutely nothing to […]
Time For Something New…
Whilst there are still plenty of Festivals & Events happening throughout West Cork this September & in particular, Culture Night, with the days getting colder & the nights getting longer, now is perhaps the time to settle into the Autumn & Winter months that lay ahead. Whether you want to take up a new hobby […]
Finance Solutions…
Welcome back to the ‘Voice of West Cork’ podcast, series 2 – Episode 1. In this episode I share an in-depth conversation with Sarah Leahy, Social Financial Executive (Munster Region) with Clann Credo. Many Community, Not-for-Profit & Social groups will unhappily agree, funding is all too often the biggest sticking point & even when money […]
Funding Roadshow…
11th & 12th October 2022 The Wheel – Ireland’s national association of Community & Voluntary Organisations, Charities & Social Enterprises have organised their first ‘Funding Roadshow’. Cork City (venue to be announced) – Tuesday 11th October. West Cork – Brookpark Business Centre, Dunmanway – Wednesday 12th October. If you are a Community, Not-for-Profit or Social […]
Gather Around, It’s Story Time…
Summer has officially turned to autumn, the kids have gone back to school & the weather is about to take a turn…but the festive fun is far from over. September is a month that still has plenty of festivals, events, online service& workshops to offer & to attend throughout West Cork. Here are just a […]
Let There Be Fire…
It may well be the last weekend of August, but it is not the last chance to get out there & have some craic. Once again, there are an abundance of festivals, events, online services & workshops taking place throughout our beautiful West Cork & the only thing that is missing…is you! Here are just […]