There has to be commitment in every relationship. If our hearts and souls aren’t in it, then we’re less inclined to continue, especially if we encounter difficulties along the way. My philosophy in life is that any relationship is built on a two-way street of mutual respect. If respect is […]

Perhaps its most charming quality, time appears to stand still at O’Sullivan’s Toys in Skibbereen, where for over 70 years generations of children have found magic within its walls. West Cork’s longest established toyshop, operating under the Toymaster banner, this Aladdin’s cave of treasure is upstairs filled from floor to […]

It has become something of a tradition that the festive window display in Designs of Skibbereen heralds the start of the holiday magic each year in the West Cork town. Once the fairy lights are switched on and the elves appear in Designs, you’ll often find shoppers standing outside front […]

Recently a friend expressed appreciation for a social media post I’d shared featuring practical reflections for how to be present for someone who is dying. It inspired this month’s column when I realised it might be helpful to expand this to include being present for ourselves and one another in […]