with Dr Catherine Keena
Teagasc countryside
management specialist
Look out for one of the baddies – winter heliotrope with distinctive kidney shaped leaves, which are downy on the underside. It grows in shady places along roadsides where ground has been disturbed or existing vegetation sprayed. It creeps along by rhizomes or underground stems carpeting large areas of ground with its dense canopy of leaves suppressing other vegetation. Winter heliotrope, a native plant in the Mediterranean, was introduced to Ireland in the early nineteenth century and is now an invasive alien species, having escaped from gardens. As with all invasive alien species, the problem is that winter heliotrope crowds out our native Irish biodiversity.
Inner Peace
By Catherine Richardson
Where time doesn’t exist
Absent are stress and trouble,
Calm and tranquillity prevail
That radiance that comes from within.
Inner peace brings inspiration
And so develops intuition,
Writers write, artists paint
All are open to transformation
Finding oneself on a long winding road.
Every bend has an adventure
Take courage to follow and lighten that load
On route, become aware
Of nature and its beauty,
See true simplicity
Learn from and take care.
Sit and rest,
Clear the mind of thoughts,
Reach that destination
Through ongoing meditation.
Poem from The Simple Life by Catherine Richardson, available from O’Mahony’s Limerick, Ennis and Tralee, €17.99
Joy O’Connor, aged 15 months, reading up on Tams III.
Brewing the perfect cup of coffee means different things for different people. Some like a strong, robust brew, while others are turned off by a cup which tastes too bitter or acidic.
Depending on your brewing method, you may require a fine or a coarser grind of bean. For example, if you’re brewing espresso, you want a fine (almost powder fine) grind, while if you’re using a French press, a coarser grind is preferable. There are many independent coffee roasteries in Ireland with experts who can help you find your ideal method. I am old-fashioned, and prefer drip machine coffee. I buy whole beans and grind them myself.
A few general tips:
Use really cold, filtered (if possible) water.
Use filters - even if your machine comes with a reusable filter (this will keep any sediment at bay).
Keep your whole beans at room temperature, not in the fridge or freezer. And - if you’re feeling fancy - some say that adding a sprinkling of sea salt on top of your ground beans will enhance the overall drinking experience.
In this week’s Meet the Maker, sisters Jyll and Kate Power of Nettle & Ivy, who make personalised prints for children inspired by the Irish countryside.
The number of pills (per day) it takes in 2023 to manage HIV. Rory O’Neill also known as Panti Bliss in Living Life
"This all had a debilitating impact on me. I was terrified to sleep, terrified to be alone with my baby. I lost so much precious time with my baby over it". Postpartum depression Health
with Dr Catherine Keena
Teagasc countryside
management specialist
Look out for one of the baddies – winter heliotrope with distinctive kidney shaped leaves, which are downy on the underside. It grows in shady places along roadsides where ground has been disturbed or existing vegetation sprayed. It creeps along by rhizomes or underground stems carpeting large areas of ground with its dense canopy of leaves suppressing other vegetation. Winter heliotrope, a native plant in the Mediterranean, was introduced to Ireland in the early nineteenth century and is now an invasive alien species, having escaped from gardens. As with all invasive alien species, the problem is that winter heliotrope crowds out our native Irish biodiversity.
Inner Peace
By Catherine Richardson
Where time doesn’t exist
Absent are stress and trouble,
Calm and tranquillity prevail
That radiance that comes from within.
Inner peace brings inspiration
And so develops intuition,
Writers write, artists paint
All are open to transformation
Finding oneself on a long winding road.
Every bend has an adventure
Take courage to follow and lighten that load
On route, become aware
Of nature and its beauty,
See true simplicity
Learn from and take care.
Sit and rest,
Clear the mind of thoughts,
Reach that destination
Through ongoing meditation.
Poem from The Simple Life by Catherine Richardson, available from O’Mahony’s Limerick, Ennis and Tralee, €17.99
Joy O’Connor, aged 15 months, reading up on Tams III.
Brewing the perfect cup of coffee means different things for different people. Some like a strong, robust brew, while others are turned off by a cup which tastes too bitter or acidic.
Depending on your brewing method, you may require a fine or a coarser grind of bean. For example, if you’re brewing espresso, you want a fine (almost powder fine) grind, while if you’re using a French press, a coarser grind is preferable. There are many independent coffee roasteries in Ireland with experts who can help you find your ideal method. I am old-fashioned, and prefer drip machine coffee. I buy whole beans and grind them myself.
A few general tips:
Use really cold, filtered (if possible) water.
Use filters - even if your machine comes with a reusable filter (this will keep any sediment at bay).
Keep your whole beans at room temperature, not in the fridge or freezer. And - if you’re feeling fancy - some say that adding a sprinkling of sea salt on top of your ground beans will enhance the overall drinking experience.
In this week’s Meet the Maker, sisters Jyll and Kate Power of Nettle & Ivy, who make personalised prints for children inspired by the Irish countryside.
The number of pills (per day) it takes in 2023 to manage HIV. Rory O’Neill also known as Panti Bliss in Living Life
"This all had a debilitating impact on me. I was terrified to sleep, terrified to be alone with my baby. I lost so much precious time with my baby over it". Postpartum depression Health
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