Ciara Moynihan talks to Caitlín Nic Gabhann of traditional music and dance duo Caitlín and Ciarán ahead of their Castlebar show
Going Out
MUSINGS Personal shopper
In this week’s Diary of a Home Bird, Ciara Galvin discovers that there’s no such thing as culinary independence
HEALTH Sun salutations and headstands on silent ground
Áine Ryan talks to Westport blow-in, Áine Doyle, about her journey to being a daily yoga practitioner and regular teacher
MUSINGS Big roomie is watching
In this week’s Diary of a Home Bird, Ciara Galvin ponders the changing nature of intergenerational communication in her family
PETS’ CORNER Leave the bone alone
Bones can cause serious injuries to your dog, both in its mouth and in its intestines, writes vet Esther van Luipen
PETS’ CORNER May’s Mutt of the Month: Fletcher
Fletcher, a nine-year-old collie, is sensitive, kind and desperately in need of a loving home for his twilight years
MUSINGS When tan runs in tandem
In this week’s Diary of a Home Bird, Ciara Galvin discovers that fake tan and charity 10k runs don’t go hand in hand
INTERVIEW A symphony of community
Ciara Moynihan chats to Finola Reilly, a member of Mayo Concert Orchestra, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year
INTERVIEW Michelle Gavin, The Quiet Cailín Studio
Ciara Galvin chats to Michelle Gavin, owner of The Quiet Cailín Studio, a gallery, music studio and more in Cong
MUSINGS Babysitting for dummies
In this week’s Diary of a Home Bird, Ciara Galvin discovers that babysitting skills come with neither age nor practice
PET’S CORNER Is it okay to cosy up?
More people than you think share their beds with their pets, writes vet Esther van Luipen, and there’s nothing wrong with it