Charting the history of Ireland’s psychiatric hospitals has revealed damning evidence of appalling conditions and tragic stories of damaged lives in a new two-part RTÉ television documentary series ‘Behind the Walls’, reports Aoife Connors.
For the sake of old Lang’s wine
July 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
From a famous New York restaurateur to the wine makers of Tuscany, Giovanni Morelli travels the globe before returning to his own Italian terazza.
Big heart from the Big Mac men
July 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Aoife Connors previews an RTÉ Documentary on One profiling the Ronald McDonald House at Crumlin Hospital.
Fly on the hospital wall
June 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With Temple Street still being profiled on TV3, Aoife Connors looks at some of the real-life stories behind the cameras, and looks forward to a new season of ‘Junior Doctors’ on the BBC.
Nation’s health under scrutiny by TV docs
June 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Aoife Connors brings you a round-up of the best medical-related shows coming to your TV screens.
Some less than screwy suggestions
June 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
While paying US$450 for a corkscrew might be a little bit screwy, Giovanni Morelli recommends a €100-plus alternative, and some fine wines on which to try it out. ‘A man may surely be allowed to take a glass of wine by his own fireside.’ — Richard Brinsley Sheridan A recent article by Eric Asimov in [...]
Getting your just desserts
June 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Concluding her series on healthy meals, independent dietitian Paula Mee proves that desserts don’t always have to be a sinful pleasure Healthy apple and berry crumble Recipe 9 — Just Cooking, Firies, Kerry Healthy desserts can also be delicious, and let’s remember that not all carbohydrates are bad for us. Good carbohydrates are found in [...]
Hearty party — canapés/finger food
May 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Continuing her series on healthy meals, independent dietitian Paula Mee shows that fun food and party nibbles don’t necessarily have to be high in salt Week 9 Just Cooking, Firies, Kerry These party bites are impressively quick and easy nibbles to serve at parties or with drinks. None of the toppings below contain added salt, but [...]
Prawns in the game of life
May 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
Continuing her series on healthy meals, independent dietitian Paula Mee sings the praises of olive oil and shows how to put it to good use with a mouth-watering seafood casserole.
Doctor making radio waves
May 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Lloyd Mudiwa brings you a round-up of the best upcoming medically-related programmes on radio.
Loading ...
