It is a historical fact that the potato, more than any other crop, dominated the farming system of Ireland in general, and of West Cork in particular, all through the 19th century and indeed well into the 20th. The early variety in those days was either the ‘Red Elephant’ or […]
At one time almost every housewife made her own wine. The only essential additives to wine not requiring to be stored are yeast, sugar and water. The most popular of the homemade wines were made from sloes, blackberries, elderberries, rhubarb, apples, beetroot, nettles, carrots and potatoes. Other homemade brews included […]
The ever-changing moon was an object of mystery and superstition in Ireland. The old Celtic druids placed great emphasis on the moon and arranged their calendar by it. It was believed that any work or business undertaken when the moon was growing (waxing) would be successful. Work begun when the […]
