At what should be the start of West Cork’s tourism season, all is quiet. The lockdown is vital to our recovery, but no-one could have planned for such complete disruption and there is a measure of shock and grief to be dealt with as people see their hard-won progress in recent years and their financial…
Albert Einstein once said, “In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity” and that could be said of the recent cancellations of so many events and how offering online performances, classes and shows have created new opportunities. As an event manager I know first-hand the months of preparation that go into organising any event. My most recent show…
Sally Collins from Dunmanway is following in her father Brian’s footsteps, having recently debuted as a DJ on West Cork FM. Sally who is just 15 and currently in Junior Cert year has been using her time off school due to Covid 19 to keep the spirits up of young and old by hosting her…
*For the purposes of this article I will be referring to my area of expertise and experience which is of women and children victims of male perpetrators. There are very real and understandable fears right now about domestic abuse during this period of restrictions and lockdown. Those fears are based on knowledge and concrete evidence…
The West Cork Jesters, a mixed ability rugby team based in Bantry, have enjoyed considerable success since they were established in the summer of 2018. The team has enjoyed a spectacular journey since then and their progress has been staggering. They are one of only five Mixed Ability rugby teams in Ireland, so the team…
Bantry Active Retirement Association Camera Club recently (before lockdown!) presented the proceeds of their latest edition of the ‘Bantry and Beyond’ calendar to Cancer Connect. This was the 7th out of the last 8 years that they have supported Cancer Connect. The other one being to West Cork Rural Transport, as it was then, now…
The 21st of April is World Creativity and Innovation Day
Staying home, and physically isolating, while a safe measure, may have unintended negative consequences, by leading to reduced physical activity. It is likely for many of us that prolonged home stay will lead to increased sedentary behaviour. We are probably spending excessive amounts of time sitting, reclining, or lying down for activities on screens. There…
We are all familiar with the saying, “We can’t change others, but we can choose how we respond to them”. This is the same for parenting; we cannot change our children – but we can change how we respond to them! It’s about understanding that all behaviours are a form of communication, and it’s up…
As I think back over the events in March I reflect on how much happened in such a short time. We had 2 teenagers in England as part of their transition year. They were having a great time unaware of the global spread of the corona virus. My husband and I had to make emergency…