Farming in West Cork by Cadhla Ó Conchobhair I’m writing this in the final throes of March heading into April and down to the last five cows left to calve: The cows are out day and night. With no vet calls all season, the relief of not having to clean […]
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Jessie Buckley has recently entered the hallowed pantheon of great Irish actors. Victory in the 2026 Oscars, in one of the blue ribbon events that is best leading actress, was achieved by her empathetic performance as Shakespeare’s wife, in the movie ‘Hamnet’. She is now occupying that rarefied place, up […]
John Coughlan finds the autobiography of the world’s greatest footballer a boring read. In our two years of reading football books on the Dynamo Football Bookclub, we have observed a consistent pattern – the world’s most eminent players often seem to be among its most captivating characters. Maradona and Cruyff […]
Captain, secretary, teacher, and sea swimmer: Aisling O’Connell wears many hats, writes Niamh Coughlan, all leading back to her community. As a cornerstone of the Skibbereen RFC women’s team, she has turned a passion for rugby into a lifestyle that spans leadership on the field and dedicated service off it. […]