At this time of year buzzards are ready to set up their nesting territories. Listen out for their cat-like mewing call says Nicholas Mitchell Birdwatch Ireland West Cork. You may see a pair circle and soar over a suitable patch of woodland, or male buzzards putting on an aerobatic display […]
Environment
Oysterhaven Centre based in Oysterhaven, near Kinsale received a big boost last month at the 2020 Irish Sailing Awards by winning the prestigious Irish Sailing Sustainability Award. The Irish Sailing Awards is an annual event celebrating the achievements of some inspirational people in the sailing community. This year, the awards presented the […]
Everyone knows what a doughnut looks like. But what on Earth is ‘doughnut economics’ (as recommended by President Higgins, David Attenborough, and the Pope)? Moze Jacobs and Alice Glendinning shed some light on the subject. English economist Kate Raworth decided in 2012 that this is exactly how growth should unfold […]
Bees have been a part of Mairead Love’s life since childhood. As Chairperson of the Fastnet Area Bee-Keepers Association (FABKA), she gives an insight into the value of bees and pollinators. If you are interested in learning more and becoming a beekeeper join the association’s online training course in February […]
Along with 12 other community groups based in and around Skibbereen, the Oceans Plastic Project was successful in securing funding from the Save Our Skibbereen SOS 2020 Fund. This fund was available due the success of the Save our Skibbereen campaign in overturning planning permission for RTP Company’s Plastic […]