Place: Ardnagashel

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Denise Hall: Ellen Hutchins, a scientific maverick

For women interested in science in the early 19th and 20th century, botany was considered to be the most accessible — and suitable — fields to enter. But it wasn’t easy.

Thu, 28 May, 2015

The Cork scientists who were snubbed by sexism

The Ballylickey botanist; the Skibbereen astronomer; the Cloyne caterpillar collector, Madame Dragonfly. Robert Hume highlights the lives and achievements of three female scientists from Co Cork, and the obstacles they faced to achieve recognition of their work

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

Businesses shut over food safety

THREE businesses were shut down in May and one received a prohibition order because they were a danger to public health, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland confirmed yesterday.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2005

Perfect hideaway in an exclusive retreat

AH, Ardnagashal. One of the best kept secrets on the West Cork coastline, this exclusive enclave between Glengarriff and Bantry has a number of spectacular properties dotted around its 40-odd acres of myrtle, pine beech and oak forest.

Sat, 16 Oct, 2004