Beetroots have been around since the Romans who enjoyed their earthy charm. The root and leaves have been eaten for centuries. They also had a moment of glory when it was discovered that beetroots could be converted to sugar but these days these brightly coloured vegetables are known more for […]
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One of the most frustrating things in farming is the uncontrollables, which can throw the best-laid plans out of kilter. Being flexible with your system is the best way to counter them. Animals, markets and weather would be among the most common in terms of unpredictability. Certainly the beef market […]
I have a flavour of the Dublin Festival of History coming up on www.westcorkfm.ie next month. The annual event, which runs from October 1 for three weeks serves up feast of historical events; from talks to walks, panel discussions to screenings and all for free, thanks to Dublin City council and […]
Photo : A corpse, post-execution, being dissected for future use.A corpse, post-execution, being dissected for future use. In the past, people believed that a dead body contained medicinal properties. The dead took on a life of their own and, when consumed, cured the sick. Corpses were thought to contain a […]
Firstly, congratulations to everyone who was involved with the Save Our Skibbereen campaign, as the application for the plastic factory has been withdrawn. Fundraising campaigns make a difference! Music Therapy is a form of therapy which is used by Music Therapists to treat clients of all ages, with a wide […]
Currently telecoms companies are rolling out 5G networks around the country. I’ve seen quite a bit about 5G online. As with many topics it’s difficult to tell what is real from what is ‘fake news’, conspiracy theory or hysteria. So what is the real story with 5G? To find out, […]