The Spring Garden

The Garden Privy

Gardening with Charlie Wilkins I DON’T BELIEVE IT Looking back through the memories in my mind, I recall how our children, the six of them, were astonished when told that their parents once lived without telephone, television, or media networking! The very thought of living with such ‘hardship’ was difficult for them to imagine, but […]

Glyntown Care Centre V-Day

Celebrating the receipt of our 2nd Covid Vaccine last Wednesday 17th of February. We have been so fortunate to have stayed Covid free throughout the pandemic, due to the hard work of our staff, the resilience of our residents and the continued support from all our families, the Glanmire Community and local businesses and schools. […]

Glanmire Flood Relief Scheme

It was a great relief to all locals living in Riverstown last week that Minister Michael McGrath and his Department finally signed off on the long awaited Glanmire Flood Relief Scheme. The people of Glanmire have waited nearly 9 years for the scheme to progress to this final stage from its inception and it’s long […]

Christmas Cake Upper Glanmire ICA

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 125 – 165 minutes Servings: 14 Category: Cakes Ingredients 16 ounces of Mixed Fruit / Sultanas 2 ounces of Cherries 3 ounces of Mixed Peel Quarter pint of Sweet Sherry (Bristol cream) 6 ounces of Butter 6 ounces of Soft Brown Sugar 3 large Eggs 6 ounces of Self-raising […]

Society of St. Vincent De Paul Christmas Draw 2020

Society of St. Vincent De Paul Christmas Draw 2020

SVP South West launch urgent Christmas appeal as calls for help reach over 200 a day 16th November 2020: Over 200 people in Cork are making calls to St Vincent De Paul (SVP) daily seeking assistance from the charity in the run-up to Christmas. The staggering number of calls to the regional office come as the charity […]

The Garden in December

Cornus controversa at O'Connors

Gardening with Charlie Wilkins WELCOME ANOTHER CHRISTMAS There are two winters here in this fast-developing city suburb of Glanmire/Riverstown. Each have their own distinctive character, one with diminishing light, the other increasing. The former falls before Christmas, the other after. I like this one best for it carries far more meaning, atmosphere, and charm. It […]