Perhaps its most charming quality, time appears to stand still at O’Sullivan’s Toys in Skibbereen, where for over 70 years generations of children have found magic within its walls. West Cork’s longest established toyshop, operating under the Toymaster banner, this Aladdin’s cave of treasure is upstairs filled from floor to […]
When we hear the word stress we often think of emotional issues at home or work, money pressure and other psychological stress. But there are many physical stressors such as environmental toxins, injury and pain, and for some, poor control of blood sugar caused by skipping meals or eating diets […]
Recently a friend expressed appreciation for a social media post I’d shared featuring practical reflections for how to be present for someone who is dying. It inspired this month’s column when I realised it might be helpful to expand this to include being present for ourselves and one another in […]
Paediatric Behaviour Analyst Sarah Murray looks at the research and what it tells us about autism in infants and toddlers including the crucial aspect of time in diagnosis and early intervention Have you ever had concerns about your infant or toddler’s development? Have you noticed that they are missing some […]
Ella Goddin, Founder and CEO of Fodder Box Limited, based at 11 Barryscourt Business Park, Carrigtwohill, County Cork, chats to West Cork People about her innovative technology that is taking the livestock and equine worlds by storm. Fodder Box Limited has developed and built fully-automated, computer-controlled hydroponic fodder production systems that […]
This month continues the synopses, given in alphabetical order, for my wife’s ancestral lines and what we have learned from atDNA matching. If you have DNA tested and related to any of these families, do get in touch and consider adding your DNA information to the project. My wife’s ancestry […]