Four decades on from the horror of the Chornobyl* nuclear disaster, the words of ordinary people on the ground devastated by the catastrophe still hit Adi Roche hard. You can see it etched on her face as she leafs through her book Chernobyl Heart – 20 Yea... See more
It’s funny that even though I’ve 50 years’ experience cooking big dinners, I still feel the need to consult cookery books. Neven’s books get pulled out – and Rick Stein’s – in search of some new tips. Then, I fall back on my own ways with confidence. I wa... See more
Sustainability and cost of living concerns have become bigger priorities for consumers in almost every aspect of life. The skyrocketing price of fuel and environmental concerns have focused the minds of gardeners who are increasingly examining the traditi... See more
It’s appropriate that Michael Ryan is at his most animated when he is talking about the thrill of being on stage making people laugh. He is one-half of Cork-based Hubcap Theatre’s comedy duo with Sean Kelleher, who are currently bringing the house down al... See more
You could say cows and a bet both had a major part to play in Fiona McLoughlin opening her thriving pottery outlet in Co Leitrim. The Aughavas native grew up on a dairy farm, spending her youth milking and doing farm jobs, so it’s not surprising that her ... See more
