One of the most common issues I deal with in my practice as a Pilates teacher is that of sciatica. In my experience people sometimes self-diagnose tightness or aching down the leg as sciatica. Aching or tightness comes from the nerve being compressed, which leads to pain, but we need […]
Sport & Fitness
John Coughlan finds the autobiography of the world’s greatest footballer a boring read. In our two years of reading football books on the Dynamo Football Bookclub, we have observed a consistent pattern – the world’s most eminent players often seem to be among its most captivating characters. Maradona and Cruyff […]
Captain, secretary, teacher, and sea swimmer: Aisling O’Connell wears many hats, writes Niamh Coughlan, all leading back to her community. As a cornerstone of the Skibbereen RFC women’s team, she has turned a passion for rugby into a lifestyle that spans leadership on the field and dedicated service off it. […]



