Although Simple Study supported more than 17,000 Irish students in exam preparation last year, its founders, Phillip McKenna, Oisin Devoy and Zac Dair, are not resting on their laurels. Instead the West Cork tech trio continue to innovate and plan to expand into Europe in the new few months. An […]
As the new school year begins, it’s a good time to look at skills that can reduce stress surrounding the leaving cert and other exams. How young adults manage stress at this time lays the foundations to how they will cope in the future, so learning how to manage stress […]
I am a farmer but I’m finding it hard to manage on the income from farming. What social welfare schemes can help? You may be eligible for Farm Assist, a weekly means-tested payment for low-income farmers. To qualify, you must be a farmer farming land in Ireland, aged between 18 […]
“The owner of the shadow is my mother.” – Sachiko Ochi The atomic bombs that were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki encapsulate one of the darkest periods in human history. exemplifying humankind’s ability to inflict the most heinous of crimes on one another. The complete capitulation […]
Specialising in traditional and contemporary craft, O’Connell Gallery, recently opened on Ashe St. in Clonakilty, presents an evolving collection of ceramics, glass, textiles, woodwork and metalwork from emerging and established Irish artists and craftspeople. Owner Stephen O’Connell is a Cork city native who has worked in a variety of arts […]
In a celebration of dedication, perseverance, and community spirit, the Warrior Martial Arts Taekwondo clubs in Clonakilty and Rosscarbery are gearing up to proudly commemorate their 25th anniversary. Founded by local Taekwondo instructor Dan O’Mahony, these clubs have grown from humble beginnings to become the cornerstone of martial arts training […]