“The holidays are upon us, Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have a lot to be thankful for this year,” says Clonakilty native Julie O’Brien. “As I look at my beautiful upside-down Christmas tree, back where it belongs on the ceiling of The Junction, my bar, my home away from home, in […]
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Packaging waste inevitably goes up a lot at this time of year, with January a peak month at Clonakilty and other recycling centres across West Cork. With consumerism driving climate change, recycling has an important role to play in relieving the pressure on our landfills, reducing emissions and increasing our […]
Abalonia Koomans O’Reilly is the creator behind sustainable slow fashion brand Re.cut. Based in Ballydehob, the innovative young designer works with upcycled fabrics in her designs, which she sells through online marketplaces Depop and Etsy. Originally from East Clare, Abalonia was introduced to sustainability at a young age; she attended […]
