Traumatic experiences in childhood can have a profound and long-lasting effect on your health and habits through life. Causes of childhood trauma may include; neglect, abuse, divorce, illness, bullying, being forced to speak in public, witnessing an accident, death of a loved one, a dear friend moving away, misunderstanding something […]
Holly Cairns, Cork South West TD, and Councillor Paul Hayes, Skibbereen – West Cork Electoral Area, are calling for immediate action on the septic tank in Shannonvale, Clonakilty. The plant, which services nine houses in the area, seems to be overflowing with some untreated water entering the Argideen river and […]
Events workers need vital financial supports and clarity about their future as the country continues opening up, with many industry specialists unclear about their future when pubs fully open on July 20. More than 3,500 (full time) and 15,000 (part time) skilled event industry workers – many of whom play in […]
Crooked Boot Farm was started by Aimi Pinder and Lucy Smith in 2018 with a vision of creating a business with sustainability and nature at its core. All plants are grown by the duo on their farm in Ballydehob, which means they are truly hardy to West Cork. Crooked Boot […]
The Marine Institute has detected levels of naturally occurring compounds in shellfish that can cause illness in human consumers, and are warning people against recreational gathering of shellfish. Increased levels have been detected in recent weeks during routine nationwide shellfish monitoring programme along South West and West coasts. The occurrence […]
A chain of Cork charity shops that are reopening in the coming week are appealing to the public for support as they emerge from almost four months of lockdown. The Self Help Africa (formerly Gorta) shop at North Main Street in Cork re-opened on Tuesday, 7th July and is followed by […]