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Comparing Putin to Stalin

Kieran Doyle January, 2026

Defendants in the Moscow Show Trials of the 1930s. Within these past few weeks, Trump’s audacious attempt to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, if accepted, could result in a humiliating defeat for Ukraine and a justification that if a bigger country like Russia wants something, then they can go […]

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Creating sanctuary in life

Mary O'Brien January, 2026

“Smile, breathe and go slowly, says Charlie Stevens, quoting the famous Vietnamese monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, as he sums up his own life learnings. Charlie Stevens, 78, first sailed into West Cork in the summer of 1975 on a test run before a planned sailing trip around […]

Chasing miles and goals

Niamh Coughlan December, 2025

Local physio and marathon runner, Darren Kelly Dunmanway native Darren Kelly is rapidly making his mark on the marathon circuit, clocking a remarkable personal best of 2:50:03 at this year’s Dublin City Marathon. Niamh Coughlan shares how since taking up running seriously in 2023, Darren has already delivered impressive performances […]

Out-of-the-ordinary gardening tips

Noah Chase December, 2025

By Noah Chase, Deelish Garden Centre If you are reading this, then chances are that you’re a gardener, or at least have an interest in plants. I find gardening is an ever-expanding field of knowledge and, for this month’s article, I thought it would be fun to share some of […]

A kaleidoscopic musical force

Moze Jacobs December, 2025

Moze Jacobs chats to Maria Doyle Kennedy (MDK) ahead of her gig at Levis’ Corner House in Ballydehob. MDK plays Levis’ on Saturday, November 13, 8pm, not with a group of musicians, but with her husband Kieran, who is almost a band in himself. He plays (steel) guitar, piano, banjo, […]

Look to the light

Lorraine Dufficey December, 2025

As the season turns from Autumn to Winter, decreasing daylight hours and the drawing in of the days can have a darkening effect on our spirits, making us feel a little flatter than normal. The effect of this adjustment to a reduction in daylight hours is well known to many […]

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