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<p>A new mural by Dublin artist Asbestos, created for Ardú 2021, South Main Street, Cork, as part of Ardú Street Art project. Picture: Artist Asbestos</p>

Kathriona Devereux: Gobsmacking art spruces up city, but there’s lots more to do

Tue, 19 Oct, 2021

As new murals pop up around Cork City as part of the Ardu Street Project, Kathriona Devereux welcomes the bursts of colour, but asks what more we can do to clean up our city

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Kathriona Devereux loves the pumpkins and lights at Halloween, but thinks many of the decorations are ludicrously over the top.</p>

Deck the halls? In October? Er, Halloween isn’t even close yet

Tue, 12 Oct, 2021

Kathriona Devereux is shocked at the volume of decorations on sale for Halloween and Christmas

<p>The WHO global target for 2025 is at least 50% of babies to be exclusively breastfed. Ireland has some way to go in meeting those targets. Picture: Stock</p>

Breastfeeding in Ireland: We are letting mums down with lack of support, advice and guidance

Tue, 05 Oct, 2021

This week is National Breastfeeding Week and Kathriona Devereux reflects on Ireland's breastfeeding rates and what needs to be done to boost them

<p>When Kathriona heard kids can go to school with runny noses if generally well, she searched the HSE website for clarity. iStock</p>

Confusion reigns for parents over school rules on Covid-19

Tue, 28 Sep, 2021

Balancing public health against educational attainment and children’s wellbeing will be tricky in the coming months, so says Kathriona Devereux in her weekly column

<p>This Friday is ‘Make Way Day’, a campaign organised by the Disability Federation of Ireland to increase awareness of access issues</p>

How easy is it to navigate Cork city if you have a disability?

Tue, 21 Sep, 2021

This Friday is ‘Make Way Day’, a campaign organised by the Disability Federation of Ireland. Kathriona Devereux tells us more

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Sports women such as Leona Maguire, who helped Europe win golf’s Solheim Cup, are leading the way.</p>

Kathriona Devereux: Women are smashing it as they close sports ‘gender play gap’

Tue, 14 Sep, 2021

Irish women in various sporting fields, have captured Kathriona Devereux's attention

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Irish make-up artist and drag queen James Mac launches the ‘Secondhand September’ initiative in Dublin.</p>

It’s Secondhand September... my granny would be all for it!

Tue, 07 Sep, 2021

This September, resist the fast fashion splurges and embrace the world of second-hand and vintage clothing so says Kathriona Devereux

<p>DEEP BLUE SEA: But studies have identified the presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in Irish bathing waters. Picture: Stock</p>

We must turn the tide against superbugs lurking in our seas

Tue, 31 Aug, 2021

If we want antibiotics to remain the most powerful tools in our arsenal for treating infections and disease, then we must treat them with the respect they deserve, so says Kathriona Devereux in her weekly column

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">PLACE OF BEAUTY: Kathriona Devereux enjoyed a lovely staycation on Bere Island this summer.</p>

Wetsuits to outdoor dining... 5 reasons I adored this summer

Tue, 24 Aug, 2021

Kathriona Devereux reflects on Summer 2021 as the kids head back to school

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: The CityTrees on Patrick Street have sparked controversy since being erected last week.</p>

Kathriona Devereux: Robot trees are symbol of the consumerism we need to halt

Tue, 17 Aug, 2021

If humanity is to survive, we have to break up with ‘stuff’ and turn our back on our consumerist urges for shiny, new things, so says Kathriona Devereux

<p>A WORLD OF WONDER AWAITS: Cork City Librarian David O’Brien in Cork City Library on Grand Parade. Picture: Clare Keogh</p>

Kathriona Devereux: I’ve rediscovered joy of books — and the wonder of libraries

Tue, 10 Aug, 2021

A work project led Kathriona Devereux to get back in touch with her old love... Cork City Library

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Dublin’s Alan Nolan saves from Robbie O’Flynn of Cork in the Al-Ireland quarter-final at the weekend. Picture: INPHO/Ken Sutton</p>

I paid €10 to see Cork hurlers on TV... but it doesn’t sit right

Tue, 03 Aug, 2021

If pay-for-TV of GAA matches excludes people from watching and celebrating these big matches, who knows what the consequences will be, says Kathriona Devereux

<p>Mary McCarthy, Director, Crawford Art Gallery with an exhibition by photographer Dara McGrath called For Those That Tell No Tales. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Kathriona Devereux: Buildings, homes, streets and lanes hold many memories...

Tue, 13 Jul, 2021

Kathriona Devereux reflects as we mark the 100 anniversary of the Truce, halting violence of the War of Independence

<p>Pedestrianised streets and more bike lanes are relatively minor changes, but they are a start. Picture: Stock</p>

If this is what a post-pandemic future may look like... I like it

Tue, 20 Jul, 2021

On a cycling trip to get her vaccination, Kathriona Devereux was left optimistic for a better future

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">FUTURE OF TRAVEL? External and internal views of the Airlander, a blimp planned to be built by UK company, Hybrid Air Vehicles.</p>

Kathriona Devereux: Some day I’ll fly away... and maybe using electric power!

Thu, 03 Jun, 2021

As flying becomes a possibility again - the challenge of climate action remains, so says Kathriona Devereux in her weekly column

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">ONE OF LIFE’S LITTLE TREATS: Kathriona Devereux has two hairdressers — one for cuts and one for colour</p>

5 treats that help me deal with Covid ‘Stockholm Syndrome’

Tue, 25 May, 2021

If Covid has taught us anything it's to appreciate the small things in life. Kathriona Devereux shares what makes her happy

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">The World Health Organisation has a 2025 target of 50% of the world’s children to be exclusively breastfed at six months. Picture: Stock</p>

Kathriona Devereux: Breastfeeding, and a quest for a winning formula for mums

Tue, 18 May, 2021

Funding of €1.58m is to be given towards much-needed lactation consultant posts in maternity hospitals, so says Kathriona Devereux

<p>Cycling is available for every person, regardless of their age, size or fitness level, says Kathriona Devereux. Picture: iStock</p>

Enough of the negative vibes, cycling is finest way to travel

Tue, 11 May, 2021

Kathriona Devereux shares three good reasons for people to get on a bike.

<p>The common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) a small bat.</p>

Kathriona Devereux: Why I’m ‘going batty’ about a not so adorable fluffy species

Tue, 04 May, 2021

This week Kathriona Devereux felt a strange connection with a completely different, less adorably fluffy, species - bats!

<p>President Joe Biden speaks to the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, from the East Room of the White House, Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p>

Kathriona Devereux: Joe Biden needs to keep full steam ahead to fulfil climate promise

Tue, 27 Apr, 2021

There are nine years left to cut emissions drastically and climate meetings and pledges are only the first steps, so says Kathriona Devereux in her weekly column