I think we all know that the #blacklivesmatter movement must extend beyond the USA. We are not outside, but inside this paradigm of white power, privilege, poverty and abuse, it may be less overt here in Ireland but our direct provision centres show how much work there is to be done. […]
Health & Lifestyle
Caroline Murphy of West Cork Eggs has a daily goal to do two things – keep her hens happy and her customers happy. “So far, I believe we are doing that,” she says. “We have been very busy on our family farm, just outside Rosscarbery and since our four kids […]
Two years ago professional cook Sadie Hubbard knew she wanted a change in career and to follow her passion for nature. Based in Clonakilty, Sadie had worked in kitchens from the age of 15 but felt it was time to do something different; she was exploring online courses such as […]
A not-to-be missed foodie destination for 2020 Summer Glenilen Farm in Drimoleague is a family-run business founded in 1997 by husband and wife duo, Alan and Valerie Kingston. Over the last 23 years the business has grown from a team of two to 40 people. The pop-up ‘Parlour Café’ re-opens […]
Jacques Brennan is the author of the blog – Le Journal, find it at www.hungrysoulplantpower.com and is a frequent collaborator with the West Cork arts and health organisation, MusicAlive. He is also a guest food contributor to West Cork People. I grew up eating mostly plants. When it came to […]
Bandon-based, food supplement business SOMEGA have just launched a new liquid Vitamin C food supplement, with a range of Vitamin D supplements to follow shortly. According to nutritionist and co-founder, Dr. Paula Gaynor “SOMEGA’s new range of Vitamin C and Vitamin D supplements are a natural extension to our product […]