With the turn of the year and the equinox behind us, we are heading into the final months of 2022. We can have mixed expectations now, as many of the themes speak of significant change and new potential. We can expect to end the month with a much stronger sense […]
It’s unusual to have world class producers of health foods on your doorstep but this month I want to highlight the fascinating work of Steve and Claire Collins of Derry Duff Farm, who are pioneering a really interesting product called Phytoberry which is an organic Aronia Berry Juice. Steve is […]
How can fashionable interiors be sustainable? Sustainable fashion starts with fabric so Perrott’s Home Living in Clonakilty strives to answer this question in part with its new Clarke & Clarke’s Eco Fabrics collection that uses 100 per cent recycled polyester to make a range of multi-tonal woven yarns in textured patterns […]
We are all trying to make better, more eco-friendly choices for our lives and homes but to do that we need to understand what products are made from. For example, do you know if your flooring is made from a sustainable material? Many flooring choices are better for the environment, […]
The rent-a-room relief lets you earn up to €14,000 per year tax-free if you rent out a room (or rooms) in your home to private tenants. A self-contained unit, such as a basement flat or a converted garage attached to your home, can qualify for this relief. While renting out […]
Bantry Credit Union has more than halved the interest it charges on education loans, from seven to three per cent. According to the credit union, this is the lowest interest rate charged on education or student loans by any financial institution in the country. Explaining the decision, Chairperson of Bantry […]