A number of West Cork flower farmers are getting ready to celebrate Irish Flower Week in July. Organised by the Flower Farmers of Ireland group, the week, which runs from July 3-10, is an annual celebration of the quality and variety of Irish cut flowers, plants and foliage. From Flicky […]
Health & Lifestyle
I am continually in awe of the power of gratitude. Modern life and current times can so easily foster a sense of lack, of not having enough, of needing more. But this perception is often culturally and socially driven and not necessarily real. While we all face the immense challenge of […]
To overcome financial pressures created by energy costs, the Wild Atlantic Pool and Fitness Centre in Baltimore will undertake a number of fundraising events over the next few weeks: A fundraising dinner will take place at the Sailing Club with special guest Steve Redmond on July 15 (€50 pp, book […]
AyuGlo Tan The multi award-winning cosmetics brand founded by renowned make-up artist Suzie O’Neill has developed a premium tanning range which is set to take the market by storm. With a selection of mousse and liquid products to choose from in light/medium and medium/dark shades, it suits all skin tones […]
Last month, I covered clots in the leg and, its serious sequel, a clot in the lung that is the pulmonary embolus. I am going to cover injuries to the legs in this issue. These provide much of the work for the Minor Injury Units in Bantry and Cork. Just […]
Unfortunately many women do dread getting their period. Menstruation will start for most girls at about 12-years-old although it can begin as young as eight, and will naturally return monthly until menopause somewhere between 45-55 years. That is 30-45 years, so it is well worth becoming intimately acquainted with your […]