Gareth O'Callaghan: Why solitude still matters in an always-connected Ireland

A January reflection on solitude, nature, and why constant connection is eroding our inner lives and sense of self

‘Imagine if you were offered the keys to a comfortable cottage in the Burren for the month of January... However, there’s no Wi-Fi or television.’ File picture

If January were a state of being, it would be solitude.

So, for a moment, imagine if you were offered the keys to a comfortable cottage in the Burren for the month of January.