CEO of Ireland’s largest and most complex hospital, Cork University Hospital (CUH), for 27 years, Clonakilty man Tony McNamara commenced his meteoric climb to the position, age 18, starting off in the Supplies Department of what was then known as Cork Regional Hospital. During his tenure, Tony worked his way […]
This January, I’m focusing on breathing — why it’s vital to breathe correctly, the damage poor breathing does to our bodies and minds, and how to build healthier habits. You might think, ‘Breathing? Isn’t that automatic?’ In some ways, you’re right — we take about 25,000 breaths daily, both day […]
After storm Darragh in early December and the cold start to the New Year, this next month is an ideal time to get planting bareroot trees and shrubs. Deelish Garden Centre in Skibbereen has seen a huge increase in people interested in planting bare root plants year on year and […]
Graeme Ghillie, a Glaswegian transplant, who has called Ireland home for nearly 30 years, is a mechanic at the Clonakilty Bike Circus and a passionate advocate for the practical and enduring pushbike. His prized possession is the Tanglefoot Moonshiner, a bike that embodies everything Graeme admires in a machine. Built […]
Since its inception over 34 year ago, Skibbereen Garden Centre has flourished into a destination for plant lovers, families, and the wider community. Owned and operated by the Lee family for generations, the centre reflects a rich legacy of horticultural expertise, commitment to sustainability, and a welcoming atmosphere. The quaint […]
Jason Ward reviews an event that took place at The Working Artists Studio in Ballydehob as part of the West Cork Feel Good Festival Everyone knows that live entertainment lifts the heart and nourishes the soul. Sharing a space with others while absorbing and enjoying lyrical, musical or dramatic skills […]