With autumn upon us our thoughts turn to trying something new, like learning a craft, following up a hobby or gaining a qualification we have always wanted. The “young at heart” provide a wide range of activities and hobbies to suit everybody. Learn to knit or croquet, art, computers for beginners, Tai – Chi, exercise which is beneficial for mind and body, indoor bowling, and social dancing. To date over 200 older people have availed of the free computer classes which are sponsored by the VEC, and the classes in the Douglas community school are sponsored [...] Continue Reading…

End of Summer

As the end of summer approaches I am looking forward to a few days break next week in remote west Cork, taking to the road in the direction of the Beara Peninsula, I’m looking forward to shooting some landscapes and just chilling out. Before I go I will be covering the Munster 100 Road Races in Dunmanway this weekend where an estimated 10,000 spectators are expected and hopefully the weather keeps up for the occasion.

Hope Foundation – Ladies Mini Marathon

As that time of year approaches once more for the Ladies Mini Marathon I was [...] Continue Reading…

There will be blood!!
Dear Editor
Must bankers, Fianna Failures, the wealthy, health bosses, others exploiting the poor, sick of all ages, mortgage payers, be put to the proverbial sword before present Government accedes to elections?
We are on the brink of a people’s revolution. An Armageddon situation! You have been warned Taoiseach Cowen and your cohorts!!
Neil O’Donoghue
Greenhills
Dear Editor

Must bankers, Fianna Failures, the wealthy, health bosses, others exploiting the poor, sick of all ages, mortgage payers, be put to the proverbial sword before present Government accedes to elections?

We are on the brink of a people’s revolution. An Armageddon situation! [...] Continue Reading…

Cork South Central T.D. Michael McGrath has been informed in writing by the Chief Executive of the NRA that the authority expects to have sufficient funding in 2011 to proceed with the construction of the Bandon road and Sarsfield road flyovers as planned.

Deputy McGrath wrote to the NRA’s Chief Executive Mr. Fred Barry last month following media reports that the two flyovers were at risk due to funding constraints.

‘I am pleased that NRA remains committed to constructing these two flyovers on the southern ring road network. The Government has already indicated the overall capital budget for [...] Continue Reading…

Insect bites and stings
Signs and symptoms of an insect bite result from the injection of venom or other substances into your skin. The venom sometimes triggers an allergic reaction. The severity of your reaction depends on your sensitivity to the insect venom or substance and whether you’ve been stung or bitten more than once.
Most reactions to insect bites are mild, causing little more than an annoying itching or stinging sensation and mild swelling that disappear within a day or so. A delayed reaction may cause fever, hives, painful joints and swollen glands. You might experience both [...] Continue Reading…