Sgt William Mulherin’s killing 100 years ago may have opened the door for Tom Barry’s central role in the War of Independence
Living
Bouncing with joy
In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin’s children Frankie and Éamon experience the joy of a bouncy castle for the first time
A delightful flight into the world of bees
BOOKS James Morrissey’s ‘The Bees Knee’s’ is beautifully designed honeypot of delicious facts and eye-opening insights
Historic boat race to launch from Cong
CULTURE Ireland’s oldest inland boat race back in the water after Covid postponement
The material is not immaterial
LIVING Sonia Kelly looks back on a time when a failed business venture meant tweed knickers for her family
The geriatric patient
PETS’ CORNER Regular checkups are important for older pets, as early treatments for age-related ailments can help prolong a good quality of life
‘Bob the Builder’ to launch preschool in Islandeady
INTERVIEW After 24 years working as an engineer, Stephen Allen has switched to a career in early childhood education
A new cornucopia at the Quay
INTERVIEW An artist and a woodcrafter have joined forces to open the new Quayside Gallery at The Quay, Westport
Taking plastic-free up a notch
GREEN LIVING McKinley Neal shares some more great ideas for helping you cut down on plastic waste and pollution
Beached and becalmed
INTERVIEW The sea highways of the globe led Galway native Brendan Tobin to Clare Island as its Community Coordinator
Diving into Fontaines DC
Bass player, Castlebar native Conor Deegan on losing his pants, changes in pace and living the dream