Posted on 12. Jun, 2007 in Environment, Recycling
An Irish Woman is currently celebrating the first anniversasry of her ‘NEEDabag’ campaign to ‘rid the world of plastic bags and rubbish’. Shirley Lewis, also known as the Bag Lady has campaigned in Australia, Britain and Northern Ireland. Originally from Ballymena, she has committed to wearing plastic bags for the next decade to highlight the […]
Posted on 30. May, 2007 in Environment, Nature, Relationships
With more people experiencing burn out these days from high-pressured stressful jobs, many are looking for a natural way of living. And with the launch of “Notice Nature” last week there is no better time to start looking around and looking for more harmony with nature. Delores Whealan is an educator and spiritual and is […]
Posted on 30. May, 2007 in Environment, Retreats, Spirituality
It’s that time of year when the garden beckons – even to those of us who don’t ever take up a rake or hoe! A garden with a difference is Catherine McCann’s garden in Glenmalure Valley, in Co. Wicklow – a place when people are encouraged to go and relax, reflect and maybe even pray […]
Posted on 04. Apr, 2007 in Book review, Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Environment
What does our religion have to say about the current environmental crisis? Rachel Keirse reviewed two books, looking at the subject of the Church’s teachings on environment and how we as Christians can become more proactive. The first book, “Why are we Deaf to the Cry of the Earth” is by well-known environmental spokesperson Sean […]
Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Community, Economy, Environment, Faith and Justice, Relationships
Ireland of the 21st century is a society in transformation. We can now enjoy freedom from the shackles – economic or social – of the past. However for all our success, many still feel disconnected and marginalised, as the gap between those who have that who have not widens. And despite our liberties, society lacks […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Community, Environment
The Winter Solstice was a time in the past when at the darkest time of the year people celebrated the coming of new light. Dolores Whelan is an author, educator and spiritual guide who believes that we today can learn to enrich and enhance our lives from following these rituals. Miriam Gormally asked her to […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Church Teachings, Community, EcoCongregations, Ecology, Environment
Christmas is a time of over indulgence and expenditure. While this is all in good fun, it can also stress the world’s resources and lead to a great deal of waste. Miriam Gormally met Catherine Brennan SSL and Helen Sheil, both of whom are involved with eco-congregations, a new initiative aimed at making churches and […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Christmas, Environment, Seasons of the Church Year
Christmas is a time when we bring trees, logs and branches into our home, as part of the celebrations. Miriam Gormally met John McLoughlin, director of the Tree Council of Ireland and asked him about the significance of trees in our homes at Christmas. She first asked him if there was any religious significance in […]
Posted on 01. Nov, 2006 in Economy, Environment, Faith and Justice, Relationships
Kerry has been very successfully twinned with Lesotho, a small country surrounded by South Africa, in the hope that the two countries could learn from each other, particularly regarding the tourist industry. Toiréasa Ní Fhearaiosa, former Mayor of Kerry County, went to Lesotho to see the country and how the projects were developing. She began […]
Posted on 01. Nov, 2006 in Environment, Faith and Justice, Festivals
The Celtic year begins at Samhainn, the Irish for November. It is a time when nature sleeps and when we need to focus on our Inner Journey. Dolores Whelan has been working as a spiritual guide for the past 20 years taking people around sacred spiritual sites in Ireland and guiding them on their own […]