It’s that time of year again when the daily deliveries of heavy boxes are frequent and our bookshelves are brimming with new titles! Heidi, who has worked in Kerr’s Bookshop in Clonakilty for many years, has chosen and reviewed some wonderful books for our younger readers, and this is what […]
Looking back at 2019, I’m sure we all noticed that there has been a youth-led paradigm shift regarding life on earth. However, the elephant in the room –– with by far the largest carbon footprint – is Christmas. All those unnecessary gifts! It is the most capitalist event of the […]
“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it”: A quote that holds particular weight when it comes to the achievements of Leap man Danny Crowley, who recently took home an Emmy for his sound-mixing work on the world famous HBO […]
Bantry Inshore Search and Rescue association was set up in 1987 after a local drowning tragedy. The community rescue boat gets between eight and 12 call outs per annum. The Community Rescue Boats Ireland (CRBI) is a nationwide group of independent voluntary rescue boats, which are trained and administrated by […]
Originally from Castletownbere, Winnie O’Sullivan, Chairperson of Bantry Tidy Towns has lived in Bantry for 46 years. A member of Bantry Tidy Towns for over 20 years, Winnie, who also volunteers at CoAction, says she loves being involved in an organisation that works at improving her adopted hometown. “I love […]
It’s party time and here’s a recipe that you don’t have to cook at all – the perfect sharing dish for family and friends. It’s super healthy, no heavy carbs or cream, and is fresh vibrant and bright. Just the thing after days of traditional feasting and cooking. Fresh spring […]