GREEN LIVING In the best of times, November can be tough for local businesses, so supporting them during lockdown is critical
Ways to support local businesses this month
Living
Finding the life in logs
INTERVIEW Tommy Kerrigan talks about his animal sculptures, carved from wood with a chainsaw, that now adorn Moorehall Woods
Going in one direction
MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin discovers that Frankie and Éamon will do anything for their favourite songs
Thinking of gifting a pet? Think again
PETS’ CORNER Every year, animal rescues are inundated with unwanted, abandoned and even abused animals given as Christmas gifts
Achill the stage for new TG4 film
INTERVIEW Ger Flanagan chats to Kevin Toolis about his new short film, due to air on TG4 on November 1
Sustainable brain food
GREEN LIVING McKinley Neal shares her recommendations for sustainability-themed podcasts, books and documentaries
Westival moves to virtual world
CULTURE Westival, Westport’s annual music and arts festival, starts October 21 and runs for six days
Weaving a way of life
CULTURE Áine Ryan chats to Clare Island handweaver Beth Moran about the impact of her remote surroundings on her practice
Make your own Halloween costumes
GREEN LIVING McKinley Neal on taking an environmentally friendly approach to the scary season
Locks to Mincéirí identity
CULTURE Exhibitions exploring hair, culture and identity have opened in two Mayo venues
Keeping them fed
MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin notes the intricacies and diplomacies involved in peaceful family eating
