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What is Liquid Chlorophyll and what are the benefits?

Hannah Dare May, 2021

TikTokers are currently infatuated with Chlorophyll and the craze has even reached West Cork – we’ve had a number of young people coming in recently asking for Liquid Chlorophyll because they have watched videos claiming that it is great for everything from aiding weight loss to clearing up acne. But […]

A simple seasonal treat

Karen Austin May, 2021

Our glasshouse is bursting at the seams. There are crowds of seedlings waiting to move to a more spacious location to continue growing. We have just re-covered the tunnel that was destroyed in one of the winter storms so the tomatoes can relocate and the other tunnel is full of […]

The pitchforks are coming

Fiona Hayes May, 2021

Nick Hanauer is by his own definition a plutocrat and proud and unapologetic capitalist. In 2019 at TED in Edinburgh he introduced himself as not just one of the “top one per cent” of earners but in the top 0.01 per cent. He has founded, cofounded, or funded over 30 […]

Our window of opportunity is closing

Grace O'Sullivan May, 2021

In a week that has seen the launch of the European Climate Law at EU level, and the Climate Bill at home in Ireland, we’ve seen a few days of highs and lows. In the same week that NASA’s Perseverance rover converted carbon dioxide to oxygen on planet Mars, on […]

Farmers want to be a part of the solution

Tommy Moyles May, 2021

It’s been a hectic few weeks across all levels of agriculture. Calving continues or is coming to an end, depending on where you are and your land type; the 2021 grazing season is up and running and the draft of the next agri-food strategy has been released for public consultation. […]

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The formation of The Texas Rangers

Shane Daly May, 2021

The claiming of land in the West of America by white settlers is an often-romanticised notion brought about by popular media. Books, documentaries and television shows can often skew the view of reality. If one takes a step back and analyses the facts, the reality of the situation is far […]

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