It’s been a busy month here, as good weather meant that cattle could get back out to grass, with calving getting underway and progressing nicely. There are always a few things that will keep you on your toes though. I spotted one calf drawing hard one day, so the vet […]
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‘Waste Not, Want Not’ Clonakilty is all about rolling up our sleeves and making a real difference in how we handle food waste, and the community has really gotten behind it! Running from February 2024 to March 2025, this farm-to-fork initiative brought together local businesses, farmers, schools, clubs, and community […]
In 1942 James Kerr wrote the following in the Dublin Historical Record: ‘The extraordinary persistence of traditional knowledge in Ireland is illustrated by the fact that a prescription of Diancecht’s is known and used in Ireland to the present day. It is known as ‘Diancecht’s porridge’, and is given for […]