The easing of most public health restrictions comes at a perfect time, just as we open to the promise of Spring, one of the most hopeful times of the year. The announcement we were all waiting and hoping for, in the end came quite suddenly. And, even though very welcome, […]
Mental Health & Mindfulness
Ability West Cork is a programme that works with young people, aged between 17 and 29-years, who are living with mental health difficulties in the West Cork region. The programme has been running since late 2018 and has worked with 71 young people to date. The Ability West Cork team […]
These January days can be tough going, so how do we sustain our mental and physical health and restore our vitality? Sustainability seems to be the word on everyone’s lips lately, meaning ‘the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level’. So, perhaps, before plunging into a potentially […]
With a resurgence of interest in knitting over lockdowns and the ‘Tom Daly’ effect’ encouraging more and more men to take up the craft, it’s no surprise that sales of needles, wool and patterns are still a strong shopping trend going into 2022. Aside from the satisfaction that comes from […]
West Cork open water swimmers came out in force this week to support 81-year-old Donegal man Paddy Conaghan who is ‘ducking and driving’ around Ireland, swimming at every Irish beach and pier he passes along on the way, to raise awareness for mental health. With over €60,000 raised, and that […]
“Gratitude is like breathing in – letting ourselves be touched by the goodness in others and in our world. Generosity is like breathing out – sensing our mutual belonging and offering our care” says author and meditation practitioner, Tara Brach, who offers many valuable talks and teachings on how we […]