Environment

Deelish Garden Centre turns 40 this year and to celebrate this milestone, and as a gesture of goodwill to customers and the community, the garden centre is giving away 4,000 native trees. “We hope  to encourage people to plant as  many trees as possible  in West Cork, creating native woodlands […]

Carbery and South West Beekeepers Associations have joined forces to educate all aspiring beekeepers about this rewarding hobby that contributes to environmental health while providing opportunities for sustainable local honey production. Beginning on January 22, the five week ‘Beginners Beekeeping Course’ is led by Bob McCutcheon who has been a […]

Chair of the BirdWatch Ireland West Cork branch, Jez Simms, writes about the rare and interesting birds that were seen in West Cork in recent months. This last autumn has proved once again what a fabulous place West Cork is for birdwatchers, with exciting birds turning up at all our […]

When it comes to setting up a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is whether to install the panels on your roof or on the ground. While roof installations are more common, there are a variety of advantages to opting for a […]