Learning she was autistic at the age of 37 was life-changing for Evaleen Whelton, a speech and drama teacher who went on to found Ausome Training, a pioneering organisation based in Bandon that challenges stereotypes and empowers autistic individuals through mentoring and training. Over the past decade, Ausome Training has […]
How are your anxiety levels these days? It’s clear that we are living in anxious times both nationally and globally; you need only glance at your phone or switch on your TV to hear the latest travails. Add to that the personal pressures and stresses of life in these busy […]
As a doctor working in aesthetic medicine, one of the things I love most about my job is how fast the field evolves. New treatments are always popping up, offering fresh solutions for everything from aging and skin health to overall beauty. While this rapid pace is exciting, it can […]
“Man up”; “You’re the man of the house now”; “Big boys don’t cry”; “Be a good little man”; “Don’t be a wimp”: These are some of the more print-friendly phrases a male may come up against in the home, school and workplace throughout their lifetime. These are also only a […]
The Algiers, a food, wine, and cocktail destination in Baltimore, is celebrating five years under the ownership of Bill and Ann Hillyard with a special anniversary cocktail that pays tribute to the pub’s rich history. To mark the occasion, co-owner and mixologist Bill Hillyard has crafted ‘A Stormy Five Years’ cocktail, a bold […]
In 1942 James Kerr wrote the following in the Dublin Historical Record: ‘The extraordinary persistence of traditional knowledge in Ireland is illustrated by the fact that a prescription of Diancecht’s is known and used in Ireland to the present day. It is known as ‘Diancecht’s porridge’, and is given for […]