What a relief that spring is finally in the air! It’s wonderful to go for a walk in the woods and see so many other people out enjoying themselves as well. Though I have to admit, due to having joined the sea swimming tribe this winter (plus having become a […]
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In between storms and torrential rain the green things are struggling to come back, valiantly pushing ahead anytime there’s a ray of sunshine. Spinach, chard, rocket, nettles and wild garlic are all growing again. Most of our spinach and chard have weathered the winter outside. At one point, when it […]
That blast of sunshine over the last few days of February would make you forget the soaking that 2021 has delivered thus far. Usually the second month of the year sees fields in West Cork spring into life but there was a stronger chance of them developing springs instead of […]
Clíona is a supernatural lady in literary and oral tradition. Her name probably meant ‘the territorial one’ and represented a function of the patron goddess. She is associated mostly with Glandore Harbour, but also Rosscarbery Bay and with Mallow. According to legend, she was the daughter of Mannanán Mac Lir, […]
‘The great appear great, because we are on our knees: Let us rise.’ – Jim Larkin, Union leader, and Founder of the Irish Labour Party. When any union goes on strike, be they nurses, rail workers, teachers, retail employees, the media usually likes to take to the streets to get a […]
It was a fitting end to winter. After freezing temperatures and a dusting of snow, the gales came in. We hunkered down as the wind screamed, the rain pummelled, and the darkness descended. We had the lights on and the fire lit all day. I have to admit that I […]