By Sheree

29/08/2026

Please vote for our amazing shop ❤️☺️

We are thrilled to share that we’ve been nominated for Best in Retail at the Irish Made Awards 2026! 🥳

​We are very proud of our shops and the craftsmanship of our talented members, so having that work recognized means the world. Now, we would love your support to help bring the award home!

​🗳️ How to vote: Tap the link in our bio! Voting closes September 8th.

​Huge thanks to Irish Country Magazine and retail category sponsors DCCI.

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26/08/2026

Handy Meals do really good food! I always have some in the freezer.

Freezer to microwave to your fork in under 10 minutes - now that’s a tasty timesaver!

03/08/2026

Look who just woke up.

02/08/2026

A Sunday Times investigation published July 19, 2026 found that multiple jewelry items sold on Amazon and TikTok Shop as sterling silver actually consisted almost entirely of cadmium, a recognized human carcinogen. A ring sold on Amazon as "Women's 925 Sterling Silver Simple Open Adjustable Rings" tested at 92.3% cadmium, over 9,000 times the UK legal limit of 0.01%. A TikTok Shop charm bracelet registered nearly 3,300 times the permitted level. Cadmium, which is silver-colored and cheap to produce, is used as a fraudulent fill by manufacturers. Professor Christer Hogstrand of King's College London stated plainly that cadmium is worse than mercury in terms of long-term toxicity, causing kidney cancer, lung cancer, liver damage, and osteoporosis with extended exposure.

The US has no comprehensive federal cadmium limit for adult jewelry, leaving tens of millions of consumers without meaningful legal protection. TikTok Shop removed the flagged seller and issued a recall. Amazon said it was removing the identified products. The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards had already intercepted and destroyed Amazon jewelry at the border earlier in 2026 for identical violations, raising serious questions about why the products were still available for sale.

Sources: Sunday Times, JCK Online, AOL, Instore Magazine, Daily Wire, July 19-23, 2026

24/07/2026

24/07/2026

CADOGAN’S STRAND: In the interests of public health and following consultation with the HSE, Cork County Council has issued a Prohibition Notice today (23/07/2026) for Cadogan’s Strand bathing water, due to sightings of discolouration in the bathing waters.

Prohibition Notice Issued for Bathing Waters Due to Elevated Bacteria Levels.

BATHING IS PROHIBITED DUE TO: Possibility of elevated levels of bacteria in the bathing water.

LIKELY CAUSE: Unknown at this time.

EXPECTED DURATION: Unknown until further investigations carried out.

ACTIONS TAKEN/PROPOSED: Investigation Ongoing. Bathing water sampling today to confirm potential impact on bathing water Quality.

Members of the public are advised that bathing is prohibited at this location until further notice.

This action has been taken as a precautionary measure to protect the health of bathers. Water quality at these sites is being closely monitored, and the notice will remain in place until test results confirm that it is safe to resume bathing.

The public is encouraged to follow all posted signage/information at affected locations and to check for updates.

Further information can be found on our website: https://bit.ly/4yAbyyz

22/07/2026

Daytrip to , which is currently teeming with 5-spot Burnet moths

19/07/2026

Folks in the Ballincollig area, please keep an eye out for this little kitty.
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💔MISSING CAT – PLEASE HELP US FIND AIKO 💔

Our beloved cat, Aiko, has now been missing for 3½ weeks, and we are absolutely heartbroken. Every day without him feels endless, and we miss him more than words can express.

🐾 Name: Aiko

🐾 Breed: British Shorthair

🐾 S*x: Male

🐾 Age: 6 years old

🐾 Neutered: Yes

🐾 Microchipped: Yes

Aiko is not an outdoor cat, so we believe he may be hiding nearby because he's frightened, or someone may have taken him in, thinking he was lost.

Please, if you live nearby, check your sheds, garages, under decks, bushes, and any quiet hiding places. Even the smallest piece of information could help bring him home.

💶 We are offering a €100 reward to anyone who helps us find Aiko and bring him home safely.

📞 Phone: 085 763 8250

Please share this post. Every share gives Aiko another chance to come home.

Thank you so much for your kindness, support, and for keeping an eye out for our precious boy. We just want him home. ❤️

— in Ballincollig.

17/07/2026

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