PETS’ CORNER Vet Conal Finnerty on an lake algae that can kill pets and the risks that dog poo can pose for children
Midsummer’s nightmares
Living
The compassionate radicalism of Howe Peter Browne
Áine Ryan examines the 2nd Marquess of Sligo, Westport man Howe Peter Browne’s legacy in Jamaica
Living with high risk
INTERVIEW Three Mayo people with chronic health conditions talk about coping with the pandemic’s challenges
Leaving lockdown in a greener way
GREEN LIVING McKinley Neal on eco-friendly ways of readjusting to shopping, eating out and coming together in public again
From rags to riches in the poultry world
MUSINGS A neighbour’s plucky hens give Sonia Kelly cause to ponder the extraordinary origins of popular chicken keeping
Setting Sail from pandemic prisons
INTERVIEW Áine Ryan chats to high-seas sailors Daria and Alex Blackwell about helping stranded sailors during the pandemic
Going back in time
MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, a very special gift breathes new life into a childhood treasure
Running for Grace
Garda runs seven marathons in 30 days for little neighbour and raises over €65,000
Unlocking books on Tertulia TV
In this Living feature Áine Ryan chats to the community-driven books programme that arose out of the coronavirus pandemic
The glory of nature
MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin’s appreciation for nature is reawakened by his children’s newfound enthusiasm
Launching Paper Lanterns in Lockdown
INTERVIEW Ciara Moynihan talks to Grace Kelley, cofounder of Paper Lanterns, a new teen and YA literary journal