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According to tradition, Samhain was a time when the veil separating our world from the ‘Otherworld’ grew particularly thin

Health & Happiness: Samhain and the Ancient Irish Origins of Halloween
Columnist Aileen Casey is a Buncrana-based writer, parent and healthy-living enthusiast with a background in early childhood care and elderly support
Aileen Casey

Carrot cake is one of those recipes that manages to feel both familiar and slightly special

Health & Happiness: Comforting carrot cake is a slice of autumn

Amid all the witches, ghosts, púcas, wolves and striped suits, there is something genuinely comforting about returning to familiar films year after year.

Health & Happiness: Classic Chills for Spooky Season and Halloween

Sometimes we need to wake up and smell the roses, by investing in things that bring us joy.

Health & Happiness: Finding More Value in Every Euro We Spend

Ginger, soup and slow cooking: autumn is on the menu once again.

Health & Happiness: There’s an autumn feeling in the Inishowen air

Culture Night takes place on Friday, September 18

Culture Night, Edge of the Atlantic, Heart and Sound of the Arts

A little preparation, more home-cooked ingredients, and fewer heavily processed everyday options can make the lunchbox healthier without making life much harder.

Health & Happiness: Back to School, Fresh Ideas for Healthier Lunchbox

The Donegal Camino is centred on the traditional ethos of a Camino: a shared journey bringing together people, places and purpose.

Health & Happiness: Donegal Camino - Seven Days, Seven Walks

Studies suggest that being by the sea can reduce levels of cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone, while improving mood and promoting relaxation.

Health & Happiness: The restorative power of Inishowen's beaches

Kids laugh when they get soaked and somehow turn an ordinary rainy afternoon into an adventure.

Health & Happiness: Learning to dance in the rain this summer

Whether you spend a day in Moville, an evening in Carndonagh, a weekend in Donegal or venture a little further to Galway or Belfast, there's a festival waiting to inspire you.

Health & Happiness: Summer festivals across Inishowen, and beyond

A satisfying summer salad can be packed with flavour and nutrition.

Health & Happiness: Making the Most of Seasonal Produce
Columnist Aileen Casey is a Buncrana-based writer, parent and healthy-living enthusiast with a background in early childhood care and elderly support
Aileen Casey

During Bike Week, Active Inishowen, developed by the IDP, offered free e-bike hire through Inishowen Bike Hire.

Health & Happiness: Bike Week and the Simple Pleasure of Cycling

The name Bealtaine is thought to derive from “Bel’s fire” or “bright fire,” linked to ancient Celtic sun traditions.

Health & Happiness: Reflecting on Bealtaine and the Majesty of May

Breeding season is in full swing, and song is how birds mark territory and draw attention.

Health & Happiness: The Dawn Chorus, An Inishowen Symphony at First Light

Herbs are not just decorative; they are transformative.

Health & Happiness: From Garden to Plate - The Everyday Power of Fresh Herbs

Our hedgerows are not just a resource; they’re part of a living system that needs to be protected.

Spring foraging made simple: Everyday plants in your hedgerows and how to use th...

Hillwalking does not demand peak fitness, expensive equipment, or ideal conditions.

Health & Happiness: Hillwalking and the power of Inishowen under your feet

Banana oat muffins are an example of how baking can be both enjoyable and nourishing.

Health & Happiness: Spring baking reimagined, nourishing treats that fuel you

There’s a growing understanding of what’s called “forest bathing,” or simply immersing yourself among the trees.

Health & Happiness: Woodlands, wellbeing, and a touch of Easter magic

Don’t stop at herbs; now is also a great time to grow potatoes.

Health & Happiness: Why now is the perfect time to start growing your own

After the long stretch of winter routines, this time of year naturally encourages small positive shifts.

Health & Happiness: The Spring Equinox – Nature’s Perfect Balance

Children playing some traditional tunes during last year's St Patrick's Day celebrations in Buncrana.

Health & Happiness: Celtic Spark - Celebrating Irish Culture For St Patrick’s We...
Columnist Aileen Casey is a Buncrana-based writer, parent and healthy-living enthusiast with a background in early childhood care and elderly support
Aileen Casey

Moments of stillness are important, whether through meditation or spending time in nature - or both.

Health & Happiness: Journey Through Chakras - Simple Ways to Nurture Energy Cent...

GOOD VIBRATIONS: Recently, I attended a sound bath experience that left me thinking about how much we underestimate the power of vibration in our everyday wellbeing.

Health & Happiness: Sound Healing - Ancient Vibrations for Modern Family Life

Crossing the iconic Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is one of the highlights of a visit to the North Coast.

Health & Happiness: Midterm Break Escape to Beautiful and Spectacular North Coas...

Hearty red lentil and potato stew is perfect for this time of year.

Health & Happiness: Spring Pot on the Hob - Simple Food and a Season of New Grow...

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