At the start of a sultry August the West Cork arts scene is brimming with life. Cnoc Bui, in Union Hall, is once more hosting West Cork Creates, Working Artist Studios, in Ballydehob, boasts a fabulous members exhibition, and the Blue House gallery, in Schull, is presenting a diverse show […]
I was recently asked if I could cover the topic of pelvic floor health; I am always delighted to have suggestions come my way for articles and though this one is relevant for both men and women, it is particularly pertinent for women. The pelvic floor consists of a group […]
I love simple, traditional herbal home remedies – cider vinegar for stomach ache, carrageen drinks for soothing children’s coughs and ginger tea for nausea are some of my favourites. But over the last few years I’ve become very curious about the multitude of health benefits offered by cayenne pepper. Cayenne (Capsicum […]
Courgettes are not called summer squash without reason, as they only fruit well when the temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius, so although the plants grow and sprawl, they won’t do anything else until it warms up and stays there. One warm day is just confusing, as ideally they need […]
Holiday was lovely. The bank balance? Not so much. Whether it was staycations, long evenings in the beer garden, last-minute summer camps, or just treating yourself because “sure it’s summer”, August has a way of leaving us feeling a bit lighter… and not just in spirit. You blink and suddenly […]
Free home energy upgrades. That sounds attractive! As part of the government’s effort to tackle energy poverty, the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme offers free energy upgrades to improve the energy efficiency of homes occupied by vulnerable individuals and families. The scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of […]