Dr Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist
Look out for bog asphodel, a positive peatland indicator plant in ACRES.
It is a short plant with bright yellow flowers arranged in short spikes. In the centre of the star-like arrangement of petals are conspicuous furry stamens with orange anthers at the tips.
Leaves are slightly curved narrow blades held in very flattened bunches. They turn orange in autumn before falling off. Although it has no nectar, its scent attracts invertebrates.
Its Latin name ossifragum meaning bone breaker is a name that comes from the belief that the bones of animals that fed on it became brittle. Bog asphodel nó Sciollam na Móna is part of our native Irish biodiversity.
Able Active is the result of a long-term project to signpost accessible recreational facilities for people with disabilities.
An Irish tech firm has developed the first app in Europe to give people with disabilities information on a wide range of accessible amenities across the country.
Regarded as a major breakthrough in the promotion of accessible facilities, Able Active builds on technology designed for participation in sport, with considerable input from potential service users and disability advocacy groups.
Able Active, developed with support from the European Space Agency, is the result of a long-term project to signpost accessible recreational facilities for people with disabilities.
The app uniquely captures feedback and gradings on accessibility and inclusivity, based on real users’ experience, by distinct disability categories, ensuring that others with similar needs can trust the rating and have better confidence that their needs will be met.
CEO of Able Active, Adrian Geissel, says he is passionate about outdoor pursuits and sport, and he wants to ensure they are accessible for all.
Able Active is available on the Apple Store and Google Play.
Bidding the time of day
by Paddy Egan
It’s an old Irish custom, when people meet
Along the road or on the street
To friend or stranger a smile or nod
A pleasant greeting, with a thanks be to God.
How yah doin is a common phrase
A carry over from bygone days.
“Arrah”, is it yer self that’s in it
Just wait till I tell yah if you have a minute
A big hello or how’s the form?
Or a weather comment, be it cold or warm
How’s the health, yer looking well
An old remark, that rings a bell
How’s she cuttin! A modern greeting
Or how’s the craic! By two friends meeting
What’s new, or any news
A friendly gesture to air their views
“To bid the time of day” a phrase from yesteryear
How’s all the family, they ask when passing near
A reference to the weather, a good day for the hay
An old rural greeting as they passed along the way
When adults met they would raise hat or cap
Or make quick salute as they passed in cart or trap
Alas today, from behind the wheel the greeting is not the same
Just a nod or beep, no time to call your name.
Maisy Beresford (1) from Dungarvan in Co Waterford is the happiest tractor driver in the country. Here she is bringing in a load from her Daddy’s silage pit.
Over 9,500 calls were received by Men’s Aid, the national charity for supporting male victims of domestic abuse and their families in 2022.
“I like to feed people. Food, for me, is love. When you cook something with your heart, you put all of your love in there with it.”
Eman Alkarajeh from Palestine, who owns and operates Izz Café in Cork with her husband, Izzeddeen or Izz.
Artist Majella O'Neill Collins. \ Emma Jervis
In this week’s Meet the Maker, Soma Biro chats to Sherkin Island artist Majella O’Neill Collins about her creative process and George Clooney purchasing her work. https://www.monc.ie/
Dr Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist
Look out for bog asphodel, a positive peatland indicator plant in ACRES.
It is a short plant with bright yellow flowers arranged in short spikes. In the centre of the star-like arrangement of petals are conspicuous furry stamens with orange anthers at the tips.
Leaves are slightly curved narrow blades held in very flattened bunches. They turn orange in autumn before falling off. Although it has no nectar, its scent attracts invertebrates.
Its Latin name ossifragum meaning bone breaker is a name that comes from the belief that the bones of animals that fed on it became brittle. Bog asphodel nó Sciollam na Móna is part of our native Irish biodiversity.
Able Active is the result of a long-term project to signpost accessible recreational facilities for people with disabilities.
An Irish tech firm has developed the first app in Europe to give people with disabilities information on a wide range of accessible amenities across the country.
Regarded as a major breakthrough in the promotion of accessible facilities, Able Active builds on technology designed for participation in sport, with considerable input from potential service users and disability advocacy groups.
Able Active, developed with support from the European Space Agency, is the result of a long-term project to signpost accessible recreational facilities for people with disabilities.
The app uniquely captures feedback and gradings on accessibility and inclusivity, based on real users’ experience, by distinct disability categories, ensuring that others with similar needs can trust the rating and have better confidence that their needs will be met.
CEO of Able Active, Adrian Geissel, says he is passionate about outdoor pursuits and sport, and he wants to ensure they are accessible for all.
Able Active is available on the Apple Store and Google Play.
Bidding the time of day
by Paddy Egan
It’s an old Irish custom, when people meet
Along the road or on the street
To friend or stranger a smile or nod
A pleasant greeting, with a thanks be to God.
How yah doin is a common phrase
A carry over from bygone days.
“Arrah”, is it yer self that’s in it
Just wait till I tell yah if you have a minute
A big hello or how’s the form?
Or a weather comment, be it cold or warm
How’s the health, yer looking well
An old remark, that rings a bell
How’s she cuttin! A modern greeting
Or how’s the craic! By two friends meeting
What’s new, or any news
A friendly gesture to air their views
“To bid the time of day” a phrase from yesteryear
How’s all the family, they ask when passing near
A reference to the weather, a good day for the hay
An old rural greeting as they passed along the way
When adults met they would raise hat or cap
Or make quick salute as they passed in cart or trap
Alas today, from behind the wheel the greeting is not the same
Just a nod or beep, no time to call your name.
Maisy Beresford (1) from Dungarvan in Co Waterford is the happiest tractor driver in the country. Here she is bringing in a load from her Daddy’s silage pit.
Over 9,500 calls were received by Men’s Aid, the national charity for supporting male victims of domestic abuse and their families in 2022.
“I like to feed people. Food, for me, is love. When you cook something with your heart, you put all of your love in there with it.”
Eman Alkarajeh from Palestine, who owns and operates Izz Café in Cork with her husband, Izzeddeen or Izz.
Artist Majella O'Neill Collins. \ Emma Jervis
In this week’s Meet the Maker, Soma Biro chats to Sherkin Island artist Majella O’Neill Collins about her creative process and George Clooney purchasing her work. https://www.monc.ie/
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