The ‘Cailleach Bhéara’ (Hag of Beara) is a mythical old woman in Irish literature and folklore, associated with west Munster, but especially with the Beara Peninsula in West Cork. Originally her name was ‘Boí’, a variant of the word for a cow, ‘bó’, At the tip of the Beara Peninsula […]
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By now, we all should know the importance of incorporating a facial sunscreen into our skincare routine whatever the weather. For Consultant Dermatologist Professor Niki Ralph “Sunscreen is the number one anti-ageing product you can use”. By spending just a minute every day applying sun protection, you could scientifically future-proof […]
Lisa Brinkmann is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist working in private practice in Clonakilty and is one of the core members of BROD. Lisa also has a degree in Sex Research and Forensic Psychiatry and works with clients with any psychological or mental health problem, but is also specialised in […]







