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Chicken and chorizo tagliatelle. Photo: Mary Browne

Edward entertains: this week, Chicken and Chorizo Tagliatelle

Hello Everyone. Greetings from Edward Hayden headquarters here in Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. This week I am displaying a wonderful quick and simple family meal for you all to recreate at home. This is a delicious dish, which is quick and easy to prepare.

Attending the unveiling of the anchor of the Swedish ship The Saga at Ballybrannigan beach in East Cork were, from left, Sean O’Callaghan, Cork County Council senior executive officer, Patricia O’Connell, who recovered the anchor, Mary Linehan-Foley, Mayor of the County of Cork, Rachel O’Callaghan, Cork County Council, Conor Nelligan, Cork County Council heritage officer and Cllr Michael Hegarty, chairman of the East Cork Municipal District. Picture: David Keane

New exhibition tells how a nation was imprisoned on Spike Island

A new exhibition entitled 'Imprisoning a Nation', which tells the story of the 1921 prisoners held on Spike Island during Ireland's War of Independence, has been opened by Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley.

Being adaptable is fundamental to resilience

Building resilience for the longterm

When thinking of resilience, I am reminded of what Charles Darwin said about change: 'It is not the strongest or the most intelligent of the species that survive, but the ones that are most adaptable to change.'

Take collagen to help muscular and gut health

We can't slow down the years but maybe we could slow the process of ageing? With hydrated skin, strong bones and muscles, and flexible joints. Wouldn't that be great?

The Hawthorn, sceach or May bush flowers in May and into June. The off-white flowers are very fragrant, but not sweet-smelling

Hawthorn put on a magnificent display this year

Hawthorn put on a magnificent show of flowers this year. The familiar wayside shrub belongs in the rose family and the lovely, blossoms are a good example of the basic five-part structure of members of that large and varied group.

TRIUR BÁN: Siún Ní Dhuinn, Sinéád Ní Uallacháin agus Áine Ní Bhreasláin

Tá talann cainte is grinn ar leith ag craoltóirí Beo ar Éigean

Chuaigh mé go dtí an trá ag an deireadh seachtaine agus bhaineas ana thaithneamh as snámh sa bhfarraige.

Tadhg pops the question in cave of ancient and legendary lovers

Dromahane man Tadhg Twomey was keeping an eagle eye on the weather forecasts for the past week and it wasn't just bringing home the silage he was considering.

UCC MA Museum Studies student, Maggie, with a taxidermy Osprey, featured in the online exhibition

Online Cork Public Museum exhibition to feature never before seen artefacts from its collection

A fascinating online exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Cork Public Museum will go live this evening (Thursday 10th) at 5pm on its website.

Edward's birthday buns. Photo: Mary Browne

Edward Entertains

So many things that we learn at home in our childhood stay with us. An example of this that we, the Hayden children, learned at home is the importance of birthdays. Since we were born, our mother Sally always, and still, makes a cake for our birthday and sets great store in the importance of marking the passing of another year. We all have a different cake that we get every year for our birthday, even still.

Mallow Camera Club enjoying a busy and very successful season

The Mallow Camera Club's annual League for the 2020-2021 season, which consisted of a series themed and open monthly challenges, concluded with their May competition.

Public submissions are now being invited on Ireland’s first ever National Outdoor Recreation Strategy

You can have your say to make our great outdoors even greater

With the summer upon us we all have many hopes: that sense of a break away from it all, or indeed, the opportunity to rediscover one's connection to it all.

Detail of a weaver’s sword found during the excavation of the former Beamish &
Crawford site, South Main Street, Cork. Pic courtesy of Cork Public Museum

Conference to delve deep into Cork's Viking origins

A fascinating virtual public conference taking place this Saturday (12th) will delve deep into Cork's history all the way back to the city's Viking and Hiberno-Norse origins.

Hanson: the brothers ranged in age from 11 to 16

The top ten this week in 1997: worldwide hit for young brothers from Oklahoma

At the age of 11, drummer Zac Hanson was the youngest person ever nominated for a songwriting Grammy when 'MMM Bop' was given the nod.

The Nathusius’ Pipistrelle bat roosts in cracks in stone walls and is often found cohabiting with other species of pipistrelle

A pipistrelle that migrates over long distances

We have three species of pipistrelle bat in Ireland: the Common Pipistrelle, the Soprano Pipistrelle, and Nathusius' Pipistrelle. The latter is the largest of these small bats, is the rarest, and is the most mobile of the trio.

Summer herbs: friends of the physician and pride of cooks

Fresh herbs add colour, flavour and natural goodness to food.

How to balance hormones the natural way

There's a lot of talk recently about perimenopause. This got me thinking about younger women, like my daughter, and young girls who suffer PMT symptoms which could potentially lead on to difficult menopause. Especially if the hormonal imbalance is not addressed. I was thinking that it would be great if they could start working on that now, when they are young.

Work life balance the top wellbeing issue

A recent survey by Aon has reported that 'work-life balance' is the top wellbeing issue Irish employers are concerned about followed closely by mental health and burnout. Work-life balance involves looking at how working people manage the time they spend at and outside of work.

Over 10 groups throughout County Cork have received funding this year from the Heritage Council including the North Cork towns of Mitchelstown, Kanturk and Buttevant. Pictured is Lombard’s Castle in Buttevant - the home of a wealthy merchant in the 16th century

Funding boost will make heritage more accessible in Cork towns

More than 180 projects across Ireland will share €1.5 million under grant schemes run by the Heritage Council this year, boosting local economies, growing tourism, and enhancing community spirit by supporting local heritage projects.

'What happened to Gearagh is happening to all Ireland'

Kevin Corcoran has written many books in his past, walking guides for Cork and Kerry among them, but his latest book has taken him ten years to write and it contains his life work.

Kayleigh (17) gearing up for a high octane weekend on the racetrack

Having already dominated two Irish karting championships in her Senior Rotor Max go-kart, 17-year-old Kayleigh Cole is steering her career behind the wheel in another direction.

Our heritage embodies it all: nature, culture, our built heritage, indeed the very past of our future. With the establishment of the County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme, groups throughout the county can apply for a range of different heritage projects. Pictured is Glanworth castle, bridge and riverside, hinting at the combination of heritage that can exist all around us.

It's a week to get out and get active about your local biodiversity

We are presently in the midst of National Biodiversity Week, taking place from Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd of May and there are a range of events taking place for all of the family to enjoy, particularly the Backyard Bioblitz on the weekend of the 21st where families get to explore and examine the variety of wildlife in their very own back gardens.

Beetroot is a very versatile vegetable, lending itself to be used in many dishes from starters to soups, salads and more

The root of trendy fine dining

New season beetroot is just arriving onto grocer's shelves and onto farmer's market stalls.

Cáit Ní Fhuartháin, An Bhean Feasa, is Ireland’s youngest-ever student of homeopathy

Cait aims to promote ancient wisdom among younger generation

A young Gaeltacht woman is setting out to pass on ancient wisdom about herbs and homeopathic remedies to a younger generation.

Cork County Council’s Heritage Unit is asking the public to get involved in the 2021 Publication – Heritage Artefacts of County Cork. Pictured is the medieval Caherduggan belt which was found between New Twopothouse and Doneraile in recent years. Image courtesy of Rubicon Heritage

Let the mute stones speak - and your input will be valued, too

Under the 2021 Built Heritage Investment and Historic Structures Fund Schemes the County of Cork has been allocated a combined total of €224,800 for 14 different projects in a variety of areas, including Boherbue, Cobh, Inchigeelagh, Kanturk, Kinsale, Minane Bridge, Mitchelstown, Rosscarbery and Youghal.

Poems set to grow on trees in Kanturk

'Money doesn't grow on trees - that's something we all know. But Kanturk trees are soon to host a special summer show!

Your phone is a wonderful tool to add to your life. But keep it in its place and don’t allow it to rule your mind and life

Your wellbeing and your phone: how to maintain good boundaries

In September 2019, the average smart phone user in Ireland was spending 4.5 hours a day on their phone. Only 10 percent of that time was for phone calls. Most of the time was spent on social media, streaming music, watching movies and on youtube etc. COVID and the 3 lockdowns have changed many of our habits - including our phone habits.

Just desserts for Rebel reds

In the next week or ten days the first of the local Irish strawberries will appear for sale.

National Biodiversity Week takes place from May 17th to 23rd 2021

Bealtaine brings fresh opportunity to celebrate the great outdoors

The month of May is upon us and with it a number of key events - not least National Biodiversity Week taking place from May 17th to 23rd 2021.

Ear candling - a technique that's been around for thousands of years

Do you suffer from excess ear wax, ear pressure problems, buzzing, or whistling sounds in your ears? Then you might be interested to hear about ear candling. This technique has been around for thousands of years and used by many different cultures. Modern ear candles like Otosan Ear Cones are based on these historic candles.

Top ten albums chart this week in 1988: final album from classic Fleetwood Mac line-up

Ten years after Fleetwood Mac released the seminal 'Rumours', one of the best-selling albums of all time, they scored another worldwide smash with 'Tango In The Night'.

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June 2021