Irisney de Lima, more commonly known as ‘Galera’, has established himself as a dominant force on the West Cork Jiu-Jitsu scene. Originally from Brazil, Galera has brought his passion, skill and discipline to the local martial arts community in Ireland, earning a strong reputation as a competitor and dedicated coach. […]
Veterinarian Ryan Johnstone of West Cork Home Vets shares some of his experience. The boiler man came over at the start of winter to service the boiler. After about 15 minutes of trying he opened the back door and said ‘you don’t have any oil in the tank!’ His tone […]
Traditional Irish music is a bit of a miracle. In many other Western European countries, homegrown music with roots that go back centuries (or even millennia) might be played at rural festivals and during cultural celebrations: A reminder of times long gone and largely obsolete. Here in West Cork and […]
Craig Cox reviews ‘All At Once Collapsing Together’, an exhibition of new work by Caoimhín Gaffney showing at The West Cork Arts Centre in Skibbereen. Using multi-screen film, photography, text and neon sculptures, shifting personifications of nature voice Gaffney’s concerns about the balance of influence between humans and the environment. […]
This month, I’ve gone deep into the world of salt — its history, where we source it, how it has shaped civilisations, and, of course, which are the best salts to use in our kitchen! Salt has influenced human civilisation for thousands of years, shaping trade, economies, and even wars. […]
“So, if you are too tired to speak, sit next to me for I, too, am fluent in silence.” – R. Arnold I fully appreciate that silence does not come easy for many and that it can be nearly impossible to find within the fullness of our days. It may even […]