As I sit writing this month’s column I could swear that Halloween was only last week yet it is the middle of November. I can be fairly certain that by the time you read this, you will also have seen Christmas decorations in shops and heard The Pogues or Mariah […]
Women face diverse health challenges during their reproductive years, from menstrual irregularities to fertility struggles, pregnancy-related issues, and postpartum recovery. Acupuncture and Chinese herbalism are the cornerstones of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and have been treating gynaecological issues successfully for thousands of years. TCM takes a holistic approach to understanding […]
Housewife of the Year, which has already garnered significant attention following its world premiere, picking up the Best Irish Feature Documentary Award at the Galway Film Fleadh, has just been released in Irish cinemas. The film tells the story of Ireland’s treatment of women through the prism of a unique, […]
Christmas is coming and our Brussel sprouts are shaping up nicely. They are doing very well in the brassica cage, which has successfully kept the butterflies out this year. Keeping the butterflies at bay meant there wasn’t a caterpillar party chomping through the plants, which gave them a much better […]
A new initiative championing children’s right to access healthy and nutritious meals is being launched across West Cork, starting in Clonakilty. Spearheaded by chef and parent Gillian Hegarty, along with registered dietitian and parent Melissa Byrne, the project aims to ignite a community-wide conversation about the pivotal role food plays […]
The Inchydoney Dunes Conservation Group recently welcomed Dr Jimmy Murphy, from MaRei Centre at UCC, for a public talk in Clonakilty, on his ongoing study of the erosion of the Cork coastline, in which Inchydoney is one of five specific study locations. Dr Murphy and his team are almost half […]