Jack Kelleher, Chief Mechanic at Clonakilty Bike Circus, tells us why e-bikes are the way of the future Pedalectric bicycles, usually referred to as e-bikes, are the fastest growing segment of the bicycle market. In 2019, reported sales were up 23 per cent, fuelled by mature adults looking to recapture […]
Cork County Council has extended the deadline for applications to its Age Friendly County programme, which provides support to groups for the development of a network of Age Friendly towns across the county. The current fund cycle from 2020 – 2021 will provide financial assistance to communities interested in developing […]
The many community groups, volunteers and staff that make up Cork County Council’s COVID19 Community Call have shown remarkable collaboration and cooperation in recent times. The Community response on the Beara peninsula is no exception. Bere Island Community Radio, at the heart of the community of Beara, Sheep’s Head and […]
Poetry Day Ireland 2020 this Thursday, April 30 will take place as a digital/virtual festival due to the ongoing fight against Covid-19, allowing everyone to take part from the safety of their own home and collectively experience the joy of poetry. Be part of it and let us know how […]
Macra na Feirme has called on all rural TDs in government formation talks to ensure that the national herd is maintained. This call comes amid reports that a Green Party TD has indicated that, “there will need to be some reduction in the national herd.” “While the Green Party has […]
Wind energy became Ireland’s number one source of electricity for a full quarter for the first time during the first three months of 2020. Figures released from the SEAI this week showed that during Q1 2020 wind energy provided 3,390 GWh of electricity (43.8 per cent of demand) compared to […]