A new book provides fascinating and detailed insights into one of the most pivotal battles of the 1916 rising — the battle for control of the Four Courts in Dublin, writes Pat Kelly.
From the fantastic to the fake
May 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Giovanni Morelli waxes lyrical about the Albariño grape, traditionally planted in Galicia, before turning his nose to the latest in wine forgery.
The need for speed
April 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In the fourth in a series of articles on running ahead of the inaugural Pinewood National Medical Half Marathon Championships in Mayo in May, Ballina GP Dr Scott Walkin focuses on building up your speed and ‘sharpening’.
Over the Rhône moon
April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
After suggesting some whites from the Rhône Valley, Giovanni Morelli looks into how biodynamic farmers are minimising the use of artificial pesticides and following the moon’s cycle.
He tastes, he scores!
February 29, 2012 By 1 Comment
Fresh from a spot of wine tasting in Tuscany, Giovanni Morelli recalls the best bottles and questions the merits behind some wine scoring systems.
Studies in the school of hard knocks
January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Dr Patrick Rowan reviews a limited-edition book that chronicles one doctor’s working life in adverse social and medical conditions.
Turn on and face the change
January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Aoife Connors takes a look at the latest health-related TV shows to be broadcast this coming week, including Operation Transformation’s efforts to tackle type II diabetes.
The wine and the salty brine
January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What many news agencies failed to report about the stricken container ship Rena was that it was carrying 4,000 cases of Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc destined for Ireland, reports Giovanni Morelli.
Temple Street Hospital lights up Christmas
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Aoife Connors previews some health-related television and radio programming coming to your screens over the Christmas holidays.
Temple of hope and inspiration
November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The latest installment of the documentary series on Temple St sees the programme-makers given unprecedented access to the hospital and its patients. Aoife Connors reports.
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