There’s a heavy drizzle falling on the country road. Framed by the lush green of the softly humming hedgerows, a man sits on his bicycle in the mist, waiting to greet the farmer coming his way. “Soft,” remarks the cyclist with a smile, acknowledging the weather. “Soft indeed,” replies the […]
INTERVIEWS
With much of the world experiencing rapid and extensive urbanisation over the past few decades, authorities have been confronted with various problems, not least the significant pressure that urban sprawl is putting on green spaces like community gardens and allotments. Ireland’s ongoing housing crisis has resulted in new developments increasingly […]
Later this Spring, American archaeologist, anthropologist and chef Dr Bill Schindler will teach an online course at University College Cork focused on food heritage and sustainable enterprise. A leading voice in reconnecting modern eating with ancient food traditions, during the pilot programme, Dr Schindler will introduce food cultures from many […]
