By Liz O’Mahony My personal philosophy on caring for your dog means looking after him holistically. By that I mean nurturing him physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. This begins with respecting him as a sentient being. He experiences the same emotions as we do. It’s up to us to give […]
Home & Garden
For more than 25 years, the West Cork Animal Welfare Group (WCAWG) has been dedicated to improving the lives of animals across the region. Since its inception, the organisation has helped rehome more than 8,000 animals, assisting an average of 300 to 400 pets every year in finding loving, permanent […]
By John Hosford July is a busy and rewarding month in the garden, with regular maintenance ensuring that plants continue to perform at their best throughout the summer and into autumn. Roses Roses will repay regular attention during this period. Deadheading should be carried out frequently as flowers fade, pruning […]
If you’ve spent any time looking into retrofitting an older home in West Cork, particularly fitting a heat pump, you’ve likely come across the advice to insulate first. The general accepted hierarchy for retrofitting your home, and the advice I give my clients, is to first insulate, then look at […]
By Mark Kirby For many families, buying a home is the largest financial decision they will ever make, and it remains one of life’s biggest ambitions. Yet one question continues to dominate conversations around kitchen tables, in work canteens, on bar stools, and even in the offices of mortgage providers […]
