Silence can sometimes represent punishment or evoke unpleasant memories for us. Sometimes silence can be unsettling. There are, however, alternative, more positive ways to experience it. Recently I have been researching the mental and physical health benefits of silence when it is a chosen option, for example, when practising mindfulness […]
Health & Lifestyle
Apart from the dress, another big decision for many brides when it comes to the big day is what lipstick to wear. To ensure your perfect pout walking up the aisle, a little lip care in the run up to your wedding day is essential to have soft, flake-free and […]
Weddings seem to have a language of their own now and it is no longer the ‘norm’ to have a church ceremony with a three course meal. Change is ALWAYS a wonderful thing! Now a wedding invite requires a little more scrutiny than before, as there are a variety of […]
When we think of education, what comes to our minds first is school, grinds, college, evening classes, distance learning – but we wouldn’t necessarily think of a farmyard as a place of learning for children and adults alike! Well, this makes Hairy Henry’s Care Farm a special place – a […]
The River Lee rises in the Shehy mountains almost a hundred miles west of Patrick’s Bridge where we cross over into Cork City’s Victorian Quarter. Her name, as she flows gently out to sea, might have come from ‘Luighe’, the son of a Milesian noble. Legend has it that the […]
We live in interesting times. That is without a doubt. With the publication of the Government’s climate action report, Ireland is steering towards a new future. One where there are challenges, but also where there are opportunities. New regulations are coming later this year that will govern not just the […]