Home & Garden

Everyone loves the idea of a new kitchen. Not everyone loves the process of choosing one! West Cork People takes a look round the world of kitchens to see what’s cooking in design trends. If you’re planning on making a change, this just might be for you. The possibilities are […]

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 […]

As I’m writing this it’s the summer solstice and I’m trying to be present in the moment, practice some mindfulness and breathe…Being present and being a gardener are always in conflict because you’re always looking ahead to jobs that need to be done to ensure a crop to take you […]

Photo : Kathleen Holland, Virgin Mary Shell Bracelet Two West Cork-based designers have been selected for the Design and Craft Council of Ireland’s Irish Craft Village at Bloom, celebrating its 13th anniversary in the Phoenix Park, Dublin between May 30 and June 3. Jeweller Kathleen Holland and surface pattern designer […]

When you first see a ‘For Sale’ going up on a property – you wonder how much is it going for? Who will buy it? Who is moving into the area? If you live nearby, you wonder how it affects the value of your own home. But long before that […]