FeelGood Health and Fitness will open in Clonakilty in January, bringing a variety of fitness classes to suit different fitness levels and abilities. The woman behind this new health and fitness business is Lorna O’Regan. Lorna tells West Cork People about her new enterprise, which will offer fun as well […]
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What do you get when you mix some New York bartender know-how with the best of West Cork ingredients? Answer: The makings of some pretty amazing cocktails! Foxglove Cocktails is the creation of sister and brother duo Tara and Rory Copplestone, who both moved back to the family home in […]
When I heard at the farmer’s market that there were only five more markets before Christmas, I went into a spin. How is this possible? We haven’t been anywhere or done an awful lot. The year’s just slipped by; it’s quite disorientating but the indisputable fact is that Christmas is […]
Claudia Kinmonth’s new book ‘Irish Country Furniture and Furnishings 1700-2000’ illuminates a way of life in Ireland that has almost vanished. From investigating farmhouse and cabin furniture from all over Ireland to discussing the origins and evolution of useful objects, this book contributes as much to our knowledge of Ireland’s […]
When I’m asked for recommendations for Christmas day wines, it’s usually expected that I’ll suggest bringing out the best wine in the house. I don’t! Of course, I’ll want to drink something really lovely, but funny enough, I don’t think it’s the moment for the special bottle you’ve been saving […]
With a demanding job, taking on a doctoral degree is not for the fainthearted. In this article, I share my experiences of balancing both. I completed a master’s degree in 2012 and I am around halfway through a Doctor of Management (D. Man.) programme at Glasgow Caledonian University. I’m studying this on […]