The Republic of Ireland, unlike so much of the globe, tends not to fancifully display our nation’s army. We don’t indulge in demonstrations of military strength or use the army to bulwark government achievements or occasions. They are often seen in ceremonial roles, small numbers, in remembrance of an anniversary […]
Like the rest of the country, I began 2023 feeling like death warmed over. Our first proper Christmas since lockdown 2020 and many of us were too sick to party. It was a pick and mix lottery of diseases, but most of us got a winning ticket of sniffles, coughs, […]
Most of us have heard of Dutch athlete Wim Hof who has demonstrated through his own amazing feats how increasing oxygen levels in the body can benefit health and wellbeing. Wim Hof has developed special breathing exertions that keep his body in optimal condition and in complete control in the […]
Cutting down on food intake to lose weight is something that many people will choose to do as part of their new year’s resolutions. However for many others this year it will be a choice between putting food on the table and fuel in their car or heating their homes. […]
Dealing with two CAPs Nothing to do with head gear but farmers find themselves trying to come to terms with two new CAPs this year. The latest version of the Common Agricultural Policy or La PAC as the French would call it, which came into being on January 1, will […]
Describing herself as a nomadic spirit and sensitive soul, perhaps it is these attributes that make photographer Aoise Tutty Jackson more in tune with her subjects and surrounding environment, her informal and fresh style lending openhearted beauty to her photographs. Preferring to shoot in a natural, intimate way so her […]