This month we look at our sixth Permaculture design principal ‘Produce No Waste’ and how it might offer some new ideas into the Cool Clon, and perhaps some reflections on how we might have lived this principal naturally during Covid-19 restrictions. Apart from composting food scraps and minimising packaging (think Twig!) […]
As we catch our breaths after the politically eventful past few days, weeks and months; my colleagues in the Dáil settle into their new roles as part of a coalition Government. Of course, in these busy and challenging times, there is little space for contemplation, but I think it’s important […]
Perhaps one of the most positive things to come out of lockdown has been the recognition that the NeighbourFood initiative has received. At a time when farmer’s markets were closed down and the livelihood of small local food producers under threat, NeighbourFood provided a platform that supported these producers thus […]
Mella’s Fudge is celebrating 15 years in business this year, and is delighted to be back where she started the business, at the country markets for the summer season. Mella will be attending Bantry market on Fridays and Schull market on Sundays for the months of July and August. After […]
For over fifteen years Gerald Kelleher (or GIK to his friends) from Olives West Cork has been a stalwart of the markets of West Cork to a point where he and his team currently attend eight markets a week all over the area. Olives West Cork serve a range of […]
Curious about mead? Planning a daytrip to Kinsale? Kinsale Mead Co. has been a hive of activity recently, getting ready to re-open for their popular meadery tours and tastings on June 29. They are following the latest guidelines so their visitors can experience the tour safely. “We are delighted to […]