Last month, I mentioned a fish called a lumpsucker; some of you might not know exactly what it is. Cyclopterus lumpus is a strange creature that lives in the cooler waters of the north Atlantic. The Latin name can be translated as ‘lumpy circular wing’; which refers to its knobbly, […]
‘This Is The Mizen’ presents a rigorous and wide-ranging investigation into the history and landscape of the Mizen Peninsula in West Cork. Drawing on extensive research and a journalist’s eye for detail, John D’Alton, a long-time Mizen resident, brings clarity to a region often obscured by myth, assumption, and romanticisation. […]
Later this Spring, American archaeologist, anthropologist and chef Dr Bill Schindler will teach an online course at University College Cork focused on food heritage and sustainable enterprise. A leading voice in reconnecting modern eating with ancient food traditions, during the pilot programme, Dr Schindler will introduce food cultures from many […]
