Ella Mc Swiney says the new single ‘Misty Ireland’ from West Cork band The Shruggs is a raw and thoughtful composition. From Bandon, The Shruggs, aka duo Kees Hendrickx and James Downing, compose songs both with roots of folk and the bright colours of pop. The band are highly acclaimed […]
Culture
A series of art fundraising workshops are helping to raise funds for a Bantry community centre writes Ella Mc Swiney Donation-based art classes delivered by local artist Constance McKenna and running over a six week period at Gortalassa Old School House will help raise funds for the centre, which has […]
A beautiful wine moment, around a bottle of red Burgundy, inspired a birthday cycling trip with my sister. The route, from The Lonely Planet Guide to Cycling in France, was chosen based on easy terrain, the odd hill just to give us a bit of a challenge, and, crucially, wonderful scenery, pristine, […]
