Ella Mc Swiney says the new single ‘Misty Ireland’ from West Cork band The Shruggs is a raw and thoughtful composition. From Bandon, The Shruggs, aka duo Kees Hendrickx and James Downing, compose songs both with roots of folk and the bright colours of pop. The band are highly acclaimed […]
A series of art fundraising workshops are helping to raise funds for a Bantry community centre writes Ella Mc Swiney Donation-based art classes delivered by local artist Constance McKenna and running over a six week period at Gortalassa Old School House will help raise funds for the centre, which has […]
There is a particular stage of life that rarely gets talked about properly. You are still raising children, still paying a mortgage, still building your own career and future, and yet you begin to notice your parents slowing down. Hospital appointments become more frequent. Conversations change. Small worries creep in. […]
