BOOKS Dr Michael O’Connor’s ‘Anatomy of a County Gaol’, an in-depth study of a penal system that subjugated human rights

MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin is relieved that the terrible twos have not been so terrible… yet…

CULTURE Venue sends out open call for submission from local, national and international artists

‘The Legend of Icarus O’Toole, The Incredible Naked Flying Man of Achill’, by John A Blakey, released as book, audio book and CD

NATURE Gardeners often call compost ‘black gold’ because of its value in improving garden soil

FOOD Redmond Cabot shares ideas for autumn staples like French toast and veg soup, and a simple recipe for tea brack