Heritage
WALK TALL – Sunday 28th April
In conjunction with West Cork Mental Health Services, HSE South & Cork Mental Health Foundation with the support of Skibbereen Walking Group This is a walk to raise awareness that being Physically Active is one of the most important steps … Continue reading
WCDP RSS workers carrying out great work around west Cork
Although it may not feel like Springtime, the RSS participants working with their Supervisor Finbarr Santry and their local community groups have not wasted anytime in pulling their sleeves up and getting important jobs taken care of. Whether its working outdoors at … Continue reading
Recording of Historic Graveyards – Open Meetings
We are pleased to announce the delivery of an exciting community based heritage project which digitally records and publishes historic graveyard surveys and stories. The project will begin with a series of public meetings where Eachtra Archaeological Projects will discuss … Continue reading
April 1st to 30th – National Spring Clean
Now in is 15th year, National Spring Clean is Ireland’s biggest anti-litter campaign. National Spring Clean encourages people from all walks of life to take pride in their local environment and to take action against litter. The campaign runs throughout … Continue reading
Local Government/Local Development Company Alignment Proposals
A summary response by the West Cork Development Partnership On October 16th, 2012, the Government published proposals to align the local government and local development sectors[1]. While the principle of alignment and co-ordination of strategies and resources between local authorities … Continue reading
Finbarr’s Pilgrim Path features in Irish Times
“Heartland of hidden history”. John G. O’Dwyer walks Finbarr’s Pilgrim Path taking him from Drimoleague to Kealkill….”if the mythical hidden Ireland exists, I have surely crossed its heartland” featured in the Irish Times magazine, Saturday 16th of February 2013. To … Continue reading
Host Towns sought for International Marching Bands
As part of “The Gathering 2013”, Cork County & City Councils have announced a week-long series of events for Cork to take place from October 14th to 20th this year. The events will be collectively branded “Cork Rebel Week”, aimed … Continue reading
Spring Training Schedule
Register your interest NOW for our Spring training programme. We have a range of short programmes on offer. All programmes are by application only, register your interest and we will contact you shortly with further details and an application form. … Continue reading
Minister Joan Burton officially opens new extension to Goleen Community Hall
There was a great turn out at Goleen Community Hall for the visit of Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton this morning Friday January 11th. Minister Burton kindly answered the invite which had been issued to her by Goleen and … Continue reading
Irish Times features Sheep’s Head Way
Catherine Mack shares with us her refreshing and positive experiene, following her recent visit to walk the Sheep’s Head Way. Click on the following link to find out more about who she met, where she visited and what she thought……….. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/travel/2012/1229/1224328248730.html
