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‘Ginger Nuts’ enjoys successful radio debut

Mary O'Brien April, 2021

‘Ginger Nuts’ performed by members of Gaggin Drama Group was one of three Cork plays accepted into the inaugural Clare Radio Drama Play Festival in March, the results of which will be announced on April 4. Described as a comedy with a poignant twist, the play, which is set in a […]

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Sleep and its impact on weight loss

Tania Presutti April, 2021

How are you? How are you and your loved ones holding up? The past year have been tough on all of us in different ways and, as an active person, who enjoys training and running, the past year has tested my resolve to stay active many times. With gyms closed, […]

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April Sunsigns

Kate Arbon April, 2021

Mars is the planet stealing the show this month. The pace is fast and furious for the first two weeks with an easier flow after the New Moon when we finally get some time to relax and review. Use the extra energy to get ahead with some of the tasks […]

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Well hello April

Louise O'Dwyer April, 2021

A new month: Push yourself: Rejuvenate: Inspire others: Laugh lots. I think that we are all fading a little, a bit like a vase of flowers that you really need to throw out or a shabby tea towel (and we all have a few of those). We all need a boot […]

Inside Out Beauty

At-home treatments while we wait for salons to re-open

Sherna Malone April, 2021

It’s safe to say we are all in need of a little self-care right now and while you might not be able to escape to a real-life retreat and have a professional work their magic on you, here are a selection of products you might like to try at home […]

A common plant with much value

Dr Rosari Kingston April, 2021

This morning I noticed the above plant growing on the wall of an old stone building. It is a familiar plant and its botanical name is ‘Umbilicus ruperstris’. It is more commonly known as wall pennywort or ‘Cornán chaisil’, ‘Cornán Leacáin’, and ‘Lus na Pingne’ in Irish. This is a […]

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