Last June, in the midst of a pandemic, the wheels were set in motion towards a very different model of education in West Cork. As the school year draws to a close, the West Cork Sudbury School Bantry – where students have an equal part in the democratic running of […]
One of West Cork’s much-loved garden centres, Future Forests, will reopen in May after being closed to the public since Ireland entered Level 5 restrictions in December, and will soon welcome a new café ‘The Coffee Bee’ into the fold. Celebrating 35 years in business next year, Future Forests in […]
An environmental campaign initiated by Colaiste na Toirbhirte students Katie Hannon (Bandon) and Aisling O’Connor (Kilbrittain) aims to provide people with simple ideas to change their everyday behavior for the better of the planet. The students set up ‘Carbon Concentrations’ in late January when they entered their project into Eco-UNESCO […]
White Sage Decluttering is becoming a household name, not just here in West Cork but all over Ireland. The creator and founder of this successful business and Clonakilty’s aptly named ‘Queen of Decluttering’ Anne Marie Kingston, has just celebrated her fourth year in business, providing a one-on-one decluttering service to […]
A certified nutritionist and health coach, Michelle Ryan is the founder of BWELLHIVE, a health and wellness consultancy business serving corporates, communities and private clients who want to live a life of optimum health and wellness. Originally from Limerick, Michelle lives in Clonakilty with her family, which is where, after leaving […]
‘Ginger Nuts’ performed by members of Gaggin Drama Group was one of three Cork plays accepted into the inaugural Clare Radio Drama Play Festival in March, the results of which will be announced on April 4. Described as a comedy with a poignant twist, the play, which is set in a […]