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 […]
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 […]
Adrienne Murphy, mother and S2C practitioner, shares how her non-verbal autistic son has learned to communicate through a life-changing breakthrough method called ‘Spell 2 Communicate’. During a recent visit to my 22-year-old autistic son Caoimh’s house – where he lives with the support of a team of social care workers […]
Taking place this year from September 18-21, Drimoleague Singing Festival boasts an impressive line-up, which includes three iconic legends of Irish music, Mary Coughlan, Andy Irvine and Luka Bloom. The final concert of the weekend, on Sunday, September 21 at 7.30pm in All Saints church, will be a celebration of […]

