This year marks the 10th anniversary of the eagerly-anticipated Leap Scarecrow Festival, which will run from October 20 to November 1. Renowned for its one-of-a-kind scarecrow competition, this annual event will be bigger and better than ever before this year to celebrate its milestone birthday. Attracting visitors annually from far […]

Extracts from ‘The Genealogy of Eoghanachta O’NEILLs’ (July 2018) courtesy of FTDNA O’Neill Clan Y-DNA project (Dwayne O’Neill, Administrator). The Eóganachta (or Eoghanachta) were an Irish dynasty dominating the Kingdom of Munster, from the sixth to the tenth centuries. While traditionally founded by Conall Corc, they are named after Éogan Mór, son of Ailill Aulom, a semi-mythological king. The […]

Vertigo and dizziness are unsettling sensations that can make even the simplest daily tasks feel overwhelming. While a correct diagnosis is essential to understanding the cause of these symptoms, recovery often involves more than just identifying the problem. Vestibular rehabilitation is an exercise-based therapy designed to reduce dizziness and improve […]

Too many people to count will be taking part in the 13th West Cork Feel Good Festival (WCFGF) but Moze Jacobs gives us a taste of what to expect. The festival started harmoniously on October 1 with a ‘Feel-Good‘ Singing Workshop led by Caz Jeffreys at Levis’ Corner House (Ballydehob). […]

This month, Ian Wild, a member of the Save Murragh Action Group, which is committed to protecting the Bandon River Valley, discusses the responsibility of the decision makers around planning and its implications for future generations. The future is hard to predict, some might say, impossible. So planning for the […]

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