A new reminiscence therapy app aimed at aiding communication between people with dementia, their loved ones and caregivers is due to launch in August. A joint initiative between UCC Law graduates Amy Boyden, a Bantry native, and Niamh Murray the ‘ForgetMeNot’ app was developed after extensive research into reminiscence therapy […]
Another garden not to miss on this year’s West Cork Garden Trail is that of Ballycommane, located at the bottom of a valley in Durrus near Bantry. Boasting an exciting selection of sub-tropical plants from the Azores and southern hemisphere mixed with native specimens, the diversity of the plant range […]
An old cow shed in Allihies has found a new lease of life under the creative direction of Belgian artist Nadette Charlet. Opening officially on July 1 with the launch of its first art exhibition ‘Tommy’s House; the ‘8 Cows Gallery’ has been warmly welcomed by the local community as […]
Garden enthusiasts and gardeners will be delighted to hear that there are 23 gardens on this year’s West Cork Garden Trail, the longest running trail of its kind in Ireland. From formally designed gardens to natural havens of biodiversity, formal to informal, traditional to more contemporary, this is an opportunity […]
Known for its eclectic style and statement colourful pieces, Violette in Skibbereen has now gone a step further for its customers with an entire room upstairs dedicated to bringing accessorising to a whole new level and perfecting the final touch. Fun, quirky, bold, sombre, strong, sexy… whatever signal you’re hoping […]
According to research carried out by Menopause Workplace Consultant Catherine O’Keeffe ‘almost one in three women were considering giving up their job due to menopause’. While honest conversation has only very recently really opened up in society around menopause, Catherine has been educating and informing in the workplace for almost […]