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Dear Fellow Gardeners, February is generally the month when I get out of my gardening hibernation. Finally there is work to be done. The days are getting noticeably longer and every day we can notice the beginnings of new growth and new life. SeedsI often think a seed is the most symbolic and miraculous being. If you… Read more »
Dear Fellow Gardeners, Just a quick note to let you know that our seed potatoes and onion sets are in stock now. There is only a limited quantity available on www.greenvegetableseeds.com. Renvyle Gardening WeekendI also just found out that the Renvyle House Gardening Weekend will take place again this spring. It’s my favourite weekend of the… Read more »
Dr Mary O’Kane How to Talk to Children about the Ashling Murphy Tragedy I have received many messages from parents asking how to speak to their children about the tragic death of Ashling Murphy. As many schools are holding a minutes silence in remembrance of Ashling this morning, I wanted to share this information with parents… Read more »
Paraics Tips For Your Garden In January “For gardening begins in January with the dream.” Josephine Nuese As we enter the New Year we are reminded of new beginnings and opportunities. Nowhere is this more relevant than in the garden in January. January is a time of preparation and planning for the year ahead. It… Read more »
Dear Fellow Gardeners,January is often a cold and miserable month in Ireland and it’s far too early to get out into the garden. I do, however, love the cold frosty and clear mornings following a freezing night. There are just a few jobs that can be done now but overall – it’s time to relax… Read more »
Swift action needed to avert critical supply chain disruption by simplifying isolation periods for close contact critical workers – Ibec Increasing number of businesses experiencing staffing challenges from predictable ‘pingdemic’ effects. Simplified isolation protocols need to be introduced for critical workers before widespread economic disruption emerges. Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has said… Read more »
The Claregalway Hotel, a family-run hotel on the outskirts of Galway city in the heart of Claregalway Village, has been recognised as a four-star hotel by Fáilte Ireland. The reclassification follows a three-year, multi-million euro renovation which was completed during the summer, including the addition of an extensive outdoor terrace area. “We are delighted to… Read more »
The latest from Croí Heart and Stroke Charity, Winter 2021 The latest from Croí Heart and Stroke Charity, Winter 2021Read our 2020 Annual Report!2020 was unquestionably a very challenging year, not only for our organisation, but for our community and those living with or affected by heart disease and stroke. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our… Read more »
Dear Fellow Gardeners, I can’t believe how fast this year is going. It has been an exciting year with lots of new and exciting projects. Online Polytunnel Course (NOTS)The online Commercial Organic Polytunnel Course, organised by the National Organic Training Skillsnet (NOTS) was a great experience this year with over 500 participants who joined us… Read more »
Did you know, up to 80% of heart disease and stroke can be prevented? Conditions like atrial fibrillation and hypertension – all forms of heart disease – are among the most common causes of health problems and death in Ireland. Heart disease and stroke are strongly linked to certain risk factors. Some risk factors are out of… Read more »
Understanding our Everyday: Habit Formation Dr Phil Noone We are creatures of habit and we tend to repeat the same behaviours in recurrent contexts. A growing body of literature suggests that habit formation plays a vital role in the enhancement of positive lifestyle choices and well-being. Personal Perspective On March 18th 2020, I started going… Read more »
Eulogy for Brian Place Written by his eldest son: Christopher Place I want to share with you some words that capture my dad…. But to begin I would like to tell you of my discovery of one of dad’s last cryptic crosswords that he completed not long before he became ill. Having the clues and… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
