Spending less, borrowing more: consumer plans for Christmas 2023
Research published this week by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has revealed that the number of people planning to borrow to fund...
Virtual project of the Knockmealdown Mountains launched
By Sarah O'Mahony
David Attenborough once shared 'No one will protect what they don’t care about; and no one will care about what they have...
Understanding severe depression – a Q&A with Dr Lorcan Martin
In Ireland, it is estimated that approximately 150,000 people per year are living with severe depression.‘Talking Depression’, acampaign by Janssen Sciences Ireland UC, encourages people living with...
Gulf Stream worries
Q: I’ve been reading with a bit of panic about the coming collapse of the Gulf Stream. Is this a proper focus for my...
Teen Talk launched in Fermoy
This year’s Teen Talk, an annual event hosted by Cork County Council for young Transition Year students, took place on Tuesday in front of...
Let me check my phone
By Alissa MacMillan
Q: We’ve been hearing so much about data centres lately, I wondered just how much my own use, like looking at google...
Combat Winter dampness with Russell Hobbs dehumidifiers
Your essential ally for a dry and cosy home this season.
Dehumidifiers are the ideal tool for drying laundry, reducing humidity, and minimising the physical...
The vintage revolution
By Alissa MacMillan
Q: I’ve read so much about fast fashion and the negative impact it’s having on the environment, but I find it hard...
A bouquet of flowers
By Alissa MacMillan
Q: I sometimes give cut flowers as a gift and am not sure whether doing that is helpful or harmful for the...
Protecting your eyes and ears from cooling temperatures
The temperature has noticeably reduced in recent days and people are being encouraging everyone to take care of themselves in the lead up to...