While he mightn’t have two bob to rub together at times, the affectionately named ‘Birdman of Allihies’, Alex Scade, 74, tells Mary O’Brien that he considers himself a wealthy man. Over the years Alex’s self-built aviary and wildlife sanctuary in the hills of Beara has sheltered many birds and animals […]

Every morning my partner and I wake up to a row of three small etchings and two small paintings. I never tire of contemplating them; they are visual mysteries which always seem to hover on the brink of some revelation. Created by the tangible trace of an artist’s hand, the […]

The dictionary definition of enrichment means improving the quality or value of something. Each of us has our own interpretation for enhancement in our lives. Whatever it is, it sends us home feeling good about ourselves and life in general. So how about our canine companions? They need enrichment in […]

This month provides the eighth synopsis for my wife’s ancestral lines in County Cork and what has been learned from atDNA matching. If you have taken a DNA test and related to any of these family, do get in touch and consider adding your DNA information to the project. O’NEILLs […]

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