Many of us are thinking more sustainably when it comes to the interior of our homes and what we gift others. But as well as quality and longevity, consumers are also looking for items with personality that give comfort and joy; things that they love, not just to look at, […]
Going with this month’s theme of Green Homes, let’s take a look at how the colour green can make us feel when used in interiors. When you picture the colour green in your mind’s eye, what do you think of? I am transported into a forest and automatically start to […]
O’Keeffe’s SuperValu Bantry has introduced circular economy solutions and launched a bespoke refill station of Tru Eco range of eco-friendly household cleaning and laundry products made in Ireland. The Tru Eco range of products is made from plant-based and biodegradable ingredients and each bottle is made from 100 per cent […]
In 2015, world leaders gathered at the annual UN conference on climate change, known as a Conference of the Parties (COP), and made a historic agreement to limit global warming to less than two degrees Celsius and preferably to no more than 1.5 degrees. Unfortunately, the actions they agreed to […]
This month West Cork Branch Chairman David Rees looks into the life and behaviour of the Common Starling. The Starling is one of most common and recognisable birds. It is found throughout the country and is will often nest close to our homes, in sheds, outbuildings or gaps in houses. Because […]
One of the pleasures of teaching English in secondary schools is the great choice of texts. The Leaving Cert choice is particularly eclectic and varies every two-year cycle. Those beginning their senior cycle this year could find themselves studying novels that explore the modern world we live in, like how […]