Can I have some more?? Yes you can!! The August Bank Holiday may well be over, but there are still plenty of Festivals, Events, Online Services & Workshops happening throughout West Cork this month…& beyond. 5th–7th: West Cork History Festival, Skibbereen. 6th-7th: Schull Regatta. 6th-8th: Bantry BBQ Festival. 7th: Classic Car, Truck & Tractor Show, […]
Bank Holiday!! Once again it’s time to take a break & have some fun in the sun. As ever, there are plenty of activities taking place right here in West Cork. Regardless of what interests you, your family & your friends, with the wide variety of choice to hand, there is definitely something, somewhere happening […]
‘Mind’ how you go… From 23rd – 29th July, the Skibbereen Feel Good Festival will be in full swing. Many of the events are free & any donations made will go to the HOPE Foundation so that they can continue to provide the vital services they provide. As well as addressing the issues surrounding mental health […]
Wot…No podcast… Apologies, but unfortunately the ‘Voice of West Cork’ episode 14 has been put on the back-boiler due to a family gathering. This is completely understandable, because the summer is here & it is indeed that time of year when family & friends get together & create happy memories. It’s also when many community […]
RCNI Training Course Are you a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist who is fully accredited or working towards accreditation…then this is the course for you! West Cork Women Against Violence (WCWAV’s) in association with Rape Crisis Mid-West will be running a ‘Sexual Violence Specialisation Training Course’ from October ’22 – April ’23 in Leap. On completion, […]
Sing Your Hearts Out! Welcome to the latest ‘Voice of West Cork’ podcast. In this, Episode 13, I am talking with Isla Jeffers about the joys, jubilations & benefits of being a member of a group choir. The Glaslinn Choir, based in Bandon, 1st formed in 1969 & in recent years has gone from strength to […]
Busy! Busy! Busy! Wow…it’s almost July already…where does the time go? Happy to say though, we still have one week of June ’22 to see out, so here are just a few idea’s for things to do: 24th – Pro Darts Exhibition, Dunmanway. 25th – Kupala Festival, Bantry. 26th – Family Fun Day, Newcestown. 26th […]
The “Not So” Dirty Dozen… Yes…I am of course referring to Episode 12 of the ‘Voice of West Cork’ podcast series. In this episode, I am speaking with Jose Osprina, secretary with The Carbery Housing Association. We discuss the ‘When’ & ‘Why’ the Association set-up, the work they have carried out to date & their […]
In Episode 11 of ‘The Voice of West Cork’ I have an in-depth conversation with Roos Demol from Recruit Refugees Ireland. She talks about the plight of refugees attempting to settle down & make Ireland their home. It is not just about fitting in & making new friends, but also the trauma & devastation that […]
Happy 30th Birthday!! On 15th May 1992, Skibbereen Sports Centre opened its doors to the people of Skibbereen & surrounding hinterlands…& has been proudly serving the community ever since. In this, Episode 10 of ‘The Voice of West Cork’, I have an In-depth interview with Niall McCarthy, current Manager. Niall 1st started working at the […]