Fairtrade town volunteers have visited schools in Clonakilty this week to spread the message of Fairtrade: farmers deserve a fair price for their work. Fairtrade International’s focus this year was on female cocoa farmers, with women producing around 65 per cent of cocoa globally, growing the main ingredient in the […]
DNA testing for genealogy is becoming increasingly affordable and popular, especially as gifts, not just to provide an indicator of ethnicity, but also to support research into family histories. The types of DNA testing and how to use the results fully is still not widely understood. The advancement of the […]
It’s that Spring time of year again. The light is back. The winter cobwebs are suddenly visible everywhere, and I am infused with house cleaning energy. It seizes me every Spring, but this year it has started early and threatens to actually make a big difference. It’s not the weather, […]
“The Daughters of Charity live their commitment to God through service to people in need and through working for a more just society. In the spirit of their founders St Louise de Marillac and St Vincent de Paul they strive to make a difference in the world of people who […]
2020 marks the 10th anniversary of the foundation of Rural Animal Welfare Resources – RAWR for short. The idea was conceived in 2010 by a group of like-minded people, who had all volunteered in animal welfare and animal rescue. They saw the overpopulation of feral cats in the towns, villages […]
Bantry ladies basketball club fielded an adult ladies basketball team this year in the Cork Basketball League following an absence of twenty years. They have subsequently enjoyed a great season, as they recently secured their place in the championship final. The ladies team are also on the cusp of securing […]