And just like that it’s the last month of the year. After such a great summer and a lovely autumn, I almost forgot that the dark days were on the way – until I looked up at 4:30pm and noticed that it was pitch black outside. Let’s face it, it […]
I’m enjoying a day off at home today, and one of the things I’m doing is making some bread. But I’m not making ordinary bread – I’m making a super-seedy low carb loaf that is tasty and nourishing, and best of all, easy to make! I love bread, toast, and […]
There is a reason the Finnish have been voted the happiest people in the world and it seems West Cork has cottoned on, with sauna-going now joining sea swimming in the new favourite pastime. A keen sea swimmer and sauna-goer herself, Mary O’Brien chats to sauna owner Donie Mc Auliffe […]
The uncertainty we have experienced in the past few years with so many families unable to celebrate Christmas together has made us all appreciate the festive season and spending time together more, hence nostalgia is huge this year when it comes to decorating the home. Traditional Red and gold, the […]
A new children’s book beautifully illustrated by Clonakilty-based artist Paula McGloin and celebrating nine Irish goddesses has just been published by Beehive Books. In ‘Glorious Goddesses of Ancient Ireland’ author Karen Ward depicts goddesses in a diverse range of ages, shapes and sizes, each with incredible stories: Áine, Aisling, Boann, […]
While punctuality and politeness aren’t bad traits, for one Swiss family getting away from the stress, hecticness and strict adherence to social etiquette that defines their home country and moving towards a more relaxed way of life is what brought them to West Cork. From banking and managing a bookshop […]