Living

MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin McGreal reveals how the promise of Santa can work wonders way before Christmas

INTERVIEW Carrowholly’s inspirational inventor David Baird creates a new board game perfect for anyone who enjoys word puzzles

GREEN LIVING In the best of times, November can be tough for local businesses, so supporting them during lockdown is critical

INTERVIEW Tommy Kerrigan talks about his animal sculptures, carved from wood with a chainsaw, that now adorn Moorehall Woods

MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin discovers that Frankie and Éamon will do anything for their favourite songs

PETS’ CORNER Every year, animal rescues are inundated with unwanted, abandoned and even abused animals given as Christmas gifts

INTERVIEW Ger Flanagan chats to Kevin Toolis about his new short film, due to air on TG4 on November 1

GREEN LIVING McKinley Neal shares her recommendations for sustainability-themed podcasts, books and documentaries

CULTURE Westival, Westport’s annual music and arts festival, starts October 21 and runs for six days

CULTURE Áine Ryan chats to Clare Island handweaver Beth Moran about the impact of her remote surroundings on her practice