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HEALTH NEWS

AwareBE HAY FEVER
Hay fever season is upon by consistent taking any
TAKE THREE us and if you’re one of the required treatment.” › Wear sunglasses,
one in five Irish people
FACTS ABOUT CHLORELLA who su er, it’s essential to Pharmacists are also preferably wraparound
understand the symptoms warning that hay fever glasses which prevent
A type of green algae called chlorella – especially one particular is a significant trigger pollen entering the eyes.
is being heralded as a wonder food by symptom. for asthma and asthma
everyone from leading nutritionists to patients should carry their › Don’t mow the grass
supermodels, but what is it and why Speaking about hay inhaler with them at all
might it be good for us? fever and COVID-19, Ann- times. and avoid working in the
1 BEAUTY FROM THE INSIDE OUT Marie Horan, a community garden.
Studies have shown extracts from certain pharmacist and Executive TOP TIPS FOR
types of chlorella could help prevent the Committee member of TREATING HAY-FEVER › Don’t dry clothes outside
loss of elastin, a protein which gives our the Irish Pharmacy Union
skin the elasticity to rebound, preventing said: “As anyone who Ann-Marie also o ered the if avoidable.
our skin from sagging and helping to keep experiences hay fever will following advice for those
wrinkles at bay. know, itchy eyes can be prone to symptoms: › Wash your hair, hands and
2 FITTER AND FASTER Chlorella could one of the most frustrating
play a key role in how our bodies react symptoms. However, one › Monitor the pollen face when you come back
during exercise and recovery. Studies of the most important indoors and change your
have shown the fresh water algae could things health o cials are forecast and take clothes to get rid of any
help with improving the e ciency of the advising to protect against particular care when the pollen.
body’s energy production and lactate COVID-19 infections is count is high.
removal systems by improving VO2max to avoid touching our
(a measurement of the maximum amount faces. This underlines the › Keep doors and windows
of oxygen a person can utilise during importance of staying on
exercise) and reducing the impact of top of hay fever symptoms closed at home and when
intense exercise on the immune system. driving.
The most recent research has also
indicated that it may help with muscle › Apply a little Vaseline
regeneration, an important factor in
exercise recovery. inside the nose to trap
3 KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON pollen and stop it being
Scientists found that chlorella may a ect inhaled.
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HEALTH FEATURE

HOW PEOPLE ON FURLOUGH CAN
LOOK AFTER THEIR MENTAL HEALTH

KEEPING UP A ROUTINE CAN HELP BOLSTER YOUR MOOD AND PREVENT SLIDING INTO UNHEALTHY HABITS

Until recently, you may understandably worried about to feelings of anxiety,” says Dr FIND A PURPOSE By Liz Connor
not even have heard of their legal employment rights, Dane Vishnubala, a GP and chief “This could be as simple as
the term ‘furlough’ before as the crisis has created deep medical advisor for Active IQ setting time aside to read each
– but coronavirus means seated uncertainty that none (activeiq.co.uk). day, signing up to learning a
it’s become a reality for of us could have predicted,” new skill online or completing a
millions of workers. Being says Mike Roberts, managing Each evening, she suggests jigsaw puzzle. Set yourself a goal.
furloughed means you’ve been director at LegalShield UK planning for the next day, as Take a moment to acknowledge
temporarily laid off from your (legalshield.co.uk). you would normally during the when you have completed it, as
job, instead of being made working week. “Ensure you that mental ‘tick’ is incredibly
redundant. Although several “Although this may seem include some time to exercise, rewarding.”
weeks of paid absence might like the end of the world, it’s call a friend or family member,
sound like an ideal situation, important to seek out as much and try and engage in a creative EAT AND SLEEP WELL
the novelty can quickly wear information as possible and make activity such as drawing or “Good sleep and a healthy,
off, and an undetermined sure you understand how the painting or doing some DIY. nutritious diet are both important
period away from work can Government can help you,” says for your immune system. Aim
become a major source of Roberts. “Write your plan down and for eight hours’ sleep each night
anxiety for some people. leave it where you will see it first and try to eat fresh and healthy
A recent survey by LegalShield thing in the morning, as this will food. Think of this time as an
“As well as the worry of how found that up to 80 per cent of immediately give your day shape opportunity to prepare food from
you’ll stay afloat financially, people have very little knowledge and purpose.” scratch and slow the pace of life,
being furloughed can have of their employment rights. if you’re someone that’s always
an effect our self-esteem,” Here, Vishnubala shares some on the go.”
says professor Craig Jackson, “This crisis proves that both further tips for protecting your
occupational health psychologist employers and employees need emotional wellbeing at this time. TRY MINDFULNESS
at Birmingham City University. to be more active when it comes MEDITATION
to understanding their legal GET UP AND GET GOING “Take quiet time away from
“The term could be interpreted rights in the workplace, for their “Don’t be tempted to take three others to clear your mind. Apps
as an indicator that a job or own mental wellbeing,” says weeks’ worth of duvet days. Set such as Headspace or Calm are
profession was not ‘essential’ Roberts. an alarm for a reasonable time, great introductions to short
enough to be salvaged, and it get out of bed and get dressed. focused meditations. Simply
will feel raw and unfair for many HOW CAN YOU FILL Open the curtains and embrace lie down flat on your back, let
right now.” YOUR FREE TIME IN A the day. This will set you up your arms and legs relax and
HEALTHY WAY? mentally for a productive day close your eyes. Focus on your
Jo Cresswell, careers expert Although it can be very difficult, ahead.” breathing and slow it down
at Glassdoor (glassdoor.co.uk), we can all take steps to minimise as much as you can. You’ll be
adds that work forms a major how much a situation that’s out STAY ACTIVE surprised how great it feels to
part of our identity, and having of our control affects our mental “Physical activity is great at just let all the tension go.” WW
it temporarily taken away can wellbeing. reducing stress and anxieties,
knock our confidence. particularly whilst on furlough,
“Having too much time so make sure to do workouts at
“Ultimately, no one wants to on your hands can cause you home. There are plenty of great
feel that their job is less valued to dwell too much on the online workouts to try for free.”
or less business-critical than uncertainty of the future and lead
others,” she notes.

Add to this your daily routine
getting thrown off, and fears
about future job security,
and you can start to see how
stepping back from work
can easily trigger issues like
depression and anxiety.

Finding out your financial
rights can ease stress.

“Although the primary
concern of many people relates
to their own health and that of
their loved ones, thousands are

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HEALTH

VITAMIN DSPOTLIGHTON…
FROM BONE HEALTH TO BOOSTING YOUR MOOD, HERE’S
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN

By Amy Wall According to new research from the 5 RESPIRATORY RESCUE While the countless studies done on the impact of
Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing at experts are still researching on this particular vitamin D in relation to cancers and it
Trinity College Dublin, Vitamin D may topic, some studies have shown that taking a has been suggested that good vitamin D
be an important factor when it comes to vitamin D supplement can help to protect the levels are associated with a lower risk of
determining the severity of COVID-19 body against respiratory infections. Experts developing cancers such as breast, colon and
infections. While it’s always essential to say that a deficiency in this essential vitamin liver cancer. WW
speak with your GP before starting a new can increase the risk of upper respiratory
supplement, here’s everything you need tract infections and have a negative impact on GOOD SOURCES OF VITAMIN D
to know about this essential vitamin. chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma
and COPD. Therefore, taking a supplement While most of our vitamin D comes from
1 HELLO SUNSHINE Vitamin D is could help to strengthen respiratory health. sunlight directly on our skin, the HSE
sometimes called the ‘sunshine vitamin’ advises that the vitamin can also be
because our bodies naturally produce it when 6 LOWERS PRESSURE Experts at Boston found in the following foods:
we’re exposed to 10-15 minutes of sunshine University found that after people with high
every day. However, due to our natural blood pressure were exposed to UVA and › Oily fish such as salmon and sardines
climate here in Ireland, many of us don’t get UVB rays, their vitamin D levels increased › Eggs
enough vitamin D. and their high blood pressure normalised. › Fortified fat spreads
It’s believed that adequate levels of vitamin › Fortified breakfast cereals
2 BRILLIANT FOR BONES This little D in the body can help to lower blood › Powdered milk
vitamin is essential when it comes to the pressure by decreasing the production of the
regulation of calcium within the body. In fact, hormone renin. Frequently asked questions
a slew of studies have shown that a vitamin
D deficiency can present as osteomalacia (a 7 PREGNANCY BENEFITS A 2019 But isn’t too much sun exposure bad
softening of the bones) and osteoporosis. review from the American College of Nurse- for your health?
Vitamin D is needed for bone health to allow Midwives suggests that pregnant women Yes, and it’s essential to take care of
our bodies to absorb the calcium that is often who are deficient in vitamin D may have a yourself when you’re out in the sun.
excreted by the kidneys. greater risk of developing pre-eclampsia You only need about 10-15 minutes
and giving birth prematurely. A vitamin of exposure for your body to produce
3 MOOD BOOSTER Research has shown D deficiency in pregnant women is also vitamin D. Make sure you take care not
that vitamin D may play a large role when associated with gestational diabetes. to get burnt.
it comes to regulating our moods. A study
from Norway found that people living 8 PROTECTING AGAINST MS Research How much vitamin D do I need?
with depression who received vitamin D has suggested that taking long-term The HSE says you do not need vitamin
supplements noticed an improvement in vitamin D supplementation (when needed) D in your diet every day, mainly because
their symptoms. While more studies are can be instrumental in lowering the risk of any of the vitamin that your body
needed in this area, this research is quite developing Multiple Sclerosis. doesn’t need is stored for future use. If
promising. you’re unsure about how much vitamin
9 SUPER STRENGTH A study of 116 D you need (or if you even need a
4 COOL COGNITION Likewise early healthy adults found that the active form of supplement), speak to your GP.
research suggests that vitamin D can have vitamin D your body makes naturally when
a beneficial impact on cognitive health. The exposed to sunlight, is linked to lean muscle Is there such a thing as too much
Mayo Clinic reports that a recent study of mass in women and those with more muscle vitamin D?
adults aged 60 years and older who were mass were likely to have higher levels of Yes. Taking too much vitamin D could
being treated for dementia found that taking vitamin D in their bloodstream. result in weaker bones. This is why it’s
a vitamin D supplement helped improve their essential to speak with your GP before
cognitive function. 10 CURBING CANCER There have been you begin any type of supplementation
routine.

WOMANSWAY.IE 55

Pplaeratsruirdesge’s Bloody Mary Bake
A TRIO OF BEAUTIFUL MEALS COURTESY
OF ACTOR JOHN PARTRIDGE Serves 4
Cooking time 35 minutes
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You will need
1 red pepper, cored, deseeded and cut into
quarters
400g (14oz) fresh tomatoes, halved, or use 1 can
of peeled plum tomatoes
75g (2¾oz) chorizo sausage, skinned and chopped
(optional)
2 tbsp olive oil (optional)
1 small onion, chopped
½ tsp smoked paprika (I use sweet smoked
paprika flakes but smoked paprika powder is fine)
1 carrot, grated
1 celery stick, grated
Large handful of spinach, chopped
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
Shot of vodka
4 eggs
Sprinkle of celery salt
Dash of Tabasco sauce
Salt and pepper

Method

› Place your pepper quarters and tomato halves,

if using, on a baking tray, cut side down. Slide
under a hot grill and grill, turning o en, until
the skins are blackened.

› Meanwhile, heat an ovenproof frying pan

and fry the chorizo for a few minutes until
it releases its oil and browns. Remove from
the pan and set aside. Add your onion to
the chorizo oil in the pan and fry gently for 5
minutes until so ened. For the veggie option,
just heat the olive oil in the pan and fry the
onion in that.

› Add the paprika, grated carrot and celery to

the pan with the onion. Continue to fry gently
for another 5 minutes.

› Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F), Gas Mark

6.

› Remove your pepper (and tomatoes, if using)

from the grill. Leave until cool enough to
handle, then remove and discard the skins.
Chop the flesh and add to your pan. If using
the canned tomatoes, stir these in now and
simmer until reduced by half.

› If you are using chorizo, return it to the

pan now along with half the spinach, the
Worcestershire sauce, vodka, a pinch of salt
and a crack of pepper, then give it a stir.

› Crack the eggs into the mixture in the pan,

transfer to the oven and cook for about 12
minutes until the whites have just set.

› Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the

remaining spinach, celery salt and Tabasco
and serve. Then go back to bed to sleep it o .

COOKBOOK

Fish Pie Deluxe broken into pieces
6-10 fresh cherries with stalks
Serves 4–6 3 tbsp icing sugar
Cooking time 55 minutes 1 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp raspberry jam

You will need Method
1kg (2lb 4oz) floury potatoes (I
use King Edwards), peeled and › Preheat the oven to 200°C
quartered
3 eggs (400°F), Gas Mark 6. Grease
100g (3½oz) butter, plus a few
extra knobs for baking and line three 20-cm (8-
50g (1¾oz) plain flour
1 large glass dry white wine inch) round loose-bottomed
350ml (12fl oz) fish stock
150ml (5fl oz) double cream › cake tins. and 75g
175g (6oz) Cheddar cheese, Melt the butter
grated
1 tsp English mustard (2¾oz) of the dark chocolate
2 anchovy fillets, mashed
Grated zest and juice of 1 in a small saucepan over a
unwaxed lemon
3 tbsp finely chopped flat leaf › low heat. into a large
parsley Sift the flour
1 tbsp finely chopped dill
300g (10½oz) skinless cod fillet, mixing bowl, then mix
diced
300g (10½oz) skinless smoked in the sugar, cocoa,
haddock fillet, diced
300g (10½oz) skinless salmon bicarbonate of soda and sea
fillet, diced
150ml (5fl oz) milk › salt. mixing bowl,
1 bay leaf In another
4 gherkins
200g (7oz) raw peeled king whisk the eggs and
prawns, deveined
Salt and white and black pepper › buttermilk together.
Now add the egg mixture

and melted butter and

chocolate mixture to your

AT HOME dry mixture along with the

mash. Dot measured boiling water and
the mash with
a few knobs of butter and whisk just until it’s smooth.
bake for 30 minutes until
until thickened. Add the nicely browned. › Don’t overmix!
Pour your cake
cream, Cheddar, mustard, Black Forest Gâteau mixture

anchovies, lemon juice and Serves 8 whopping slices evenly into your prepared
Cooking time 45 minutes
herbs. Season with salt and tins and bake for 25 minutes
You will need
white and black pepper, then 200g (7oz) unsalted butter, plus until the cakes are well
extra for greasing
› set aside. 300g (10½oz) dark chocolate risen and the sides are
Put all the 325g (11½oz) plain flour
fish into a large, 375g (13oz) golden caster sugar shrinking away from the
30g (1oz) cocoa powder
heavy-based saucepan, 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda tin – sometimes I swap
Pinch of sea salt
Method pour over the milk and add 2 large eggs the cakes on the shelves
200ml (7fl oz) buttermilk
› Preheat the oven to 200°C the remaining butter, the 100ml (3½fl oz) boiling water halfway through baking to
2 x 425g (15oz) cans black
bay leaf and the lemon zest. cherries make sure they cook evenly.
2 tbsp cornflour
› (400°F), Gas Mark 6. Cover and warm over a low 4 tbsp kirsch Turn out on to a wire rack,
Cook your potatoes in 900ml (1½ pints) double cream
a large heat for no longer than 5 100g (3½oz) white chocolate, remove the lining paper and

pan of salted boiling water › minutes. › leave to cool.
Shell and While your cakes
for about 20 minutes until quarter your eggs, are

tender. Drain and leave to › and slice your gherkins. cooling, grate 100g (3½oz)
Remove the poached fish
steam-dry until ready to of the remaining dark

› mash. from the milk and add to chocolate and chill the
While
your potatoes are your sauce, along with the › shavings in the refrigerator.
Drain the canned cherries,
cooking, place the eggs in prawns. Remove the bay

a pan of boiling water and leaf from the poaching milk, reserving the juice, and set

cook for about 8 minutes – pour over the potatoes and aside. Mix the cornflour

you want them quite firm. mash. Add a good crack of with a little of the reserved

Transfer to a bowl of cold › salt and pepper. cherry juice in a saucepan
Pour the creamy
› water and set aside. fish and to make a paste, then stir
Next, make a pale roux
prawn mixture into a large in the remaining juice and

with half the butter and the ovenproof dish. Place the 2 tablespoons of kirsch and

flour. Stir in the wine and quartered boiled eggs on bring to the boil, stirring.

cook for a few minutes – the top and scatter over the Cook until the mixture

mixture should be nice and gherkins. Season with

smooth. en pour in the another crack of salt and continued on next page

stock and cook, stirring, pepper, then top with the

WOMANSWAY.IE 57

I'M A
GIRL DELICIOUS BBQ RECIPES

FROM MASH DIRECT

Turkey Burgers

with Chilli Salsa and
Onion Rings

Serves 2

thickens and turns syrupy. the raspberry jam, a layer of You will need
1 packet of Mash Direct Spicy
› Leave to cool. whipped cream and half of Potato Wedges
Break the last 1 packet of Mash Direct Beer
of the dark the drained cherries. Put the Battered Onion Rings
1 packet of Mallon's Low Fat
chocolate into a heatproof second sponge on top and Gluten Free Turkey Sausages,
skin removed
bowl. Heat 250ml (9floz) repeat. Add the final sponge A tiny pinch of chilli flakes
A small handful of fresh
of the double cream in a (upside down to give the coriander, finely chopped
Salt and freshly milled
saucepan, then pour the hot top a flat surface) and brush pepper

cream over the chocolate, the sides with the last of the

› stirring until it has melted. › syrup. melted chocolate
Melt the white chocolate Pour the

in another heatproof bowl and cream mixture on the For the chilli salsa sausage meat into a bowl
4 ripe tomatoes, roughly with chilli flakes, coriander,
set over a pan of gently top. Spread whipped cream chopped salt and pepper. Mix well.
½ small red onion, finely Roll the mixture into 2 equal
simmering water (don’t let around the sides with a chopped size balls and flatten into
1 pinch of chilli flakes burger shapes.
the base of the bowl touch palette knife, then pipe the 1 garlic clove, crushed
Juice of ½ a lime › Place the onion rings into
the water). Holding each remaining cream around the A small handful of coriander,
finely chopped a hot oven as per packet
fresh cherry in turn by the top edge. Press the chilled Salt and freshly milled pepper instructions.

stalk, dip them into the chocolate shavings onto the To serve › Cook the burgers under
2 gluten free rolls
melted white chocolate, then cake sides with the palm A large handful of baby salad a moderate grill for 6-8
leaves minutes on each side, or until
leave to cool on a sheet of of your hand and finally 1 beef tomato, sliced the juices run clear.
2 slices cheddar cheese
› nonstick baking paper. arrange your dipped white › For the chilli salsa, in a small
Whip the rest of the cream Method
cherries on top. Even Sara bowl mix the ingredients
with the icing sugar in a Lee will be impressed! WW › Place the potato wedges together and season.

mixing bowl until forming into a preheated oven as › Cut the rolls in half and
per packet instructions.
stiff peaks. Fold in the lightly toast. Arrange salad
› For the burgers, place the leaves onto each toasted roll,
vanilla and the remaining 2 top with tomato and cheese
slices, a burger, salsa and
› tablespoons kirsch. kitchen Recipes onion rings. Press the lid on
If you’re like me, the extracted from top and serve with wedges
There’s No and tomato sauce.
will look like a war zone by Taste Like
Home by John
now, so have a little tidy and Partridge,
(Mitchell
› a breather. whipped cream Beazley in
Put a bit of hardback from
octopusbooks.
on the centre of your serving co.uk) Image credit: Louise Hagger

plate and place your first

sponge on top. Brush the

sides with cherry syrup and

spread the top with half of

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Turkey Burgers COOKBOOK

spicy salsa dipping sauc
bbq mexican halloumi tacos

DSpipicpyinSgalSsaauce “When the HBBalQloMumexiiTcaancos Red onion
weather is fine, Avocado
Serves 2 make the most of with Summer Salads
You will need outdoors dining Method
1 packet of Mash Direct Carrot (and cooking) Serves 6
& Parsnip Fries/Sweet Potato › Cut the Halloumi into
Fries/Spicy Potato Wedges/ with these” You will need
Beer Battered Chips Mash Direct Home Style Potato slices.Drizzle with the
3 plum tomatoes, de-seeded onions, chillis, garlic and Salad rapeseed oil, then sprinkle
and roughly chopped coriander in a blender or Mash Direct Home Style with the rub.
5 scallions, trimmed and food processor and chop to Coleslaw
roughly chopped your desired consistency. Lime › Set up the grill for high
1 green chilli, de-seeded and Coriander
roughly chopped › Transfer to a bowl and mix heat.
1 clove of garlic For the rub
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime in the lime juice, Tabasco 2 tsp smoked paprika › Grill the corn over medium/
juice sauce and seasoning to 2 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Tabasco sauce taste. Serve with Carrot 2 tsp dried oregano high heat until tender and
Salt and pepper to taste and Parsnip fries or 1 tsp cumin seeds roasted.
Small handful of coriander refrigerate until serving. 1 tsp chilli flakes
Zest one lime › Sear the Halloumi over
Method Salt and pepper to taste
high heat on both sides.
› Place the tomatoes, spring Toppings: Heat the tortilla wraps on
Block of Halloumi the grill 15-20 seconds
Rapeseed Oil each side. Serve with the
Corn on the cob warm Halloumi.
Tortilla wraps
Sour cream › In the toasted wraps

garnished with avocado
slices, sour cream,
red onion, chilli slices,
coriander, cut corn cornels,
lime wedges and Mash
Direct salads. WW

For more info on Mash Direct, see
www.mashdirect.com

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Ireland’s hidden gemsOURNEXTHOLIDAY? MAKEITASTAYCATION
Ireland is renowned for its
natural beauty and no one is DUNMORE EAST, CO WATERFORD
more aware of this than those A part of Ireland’s Ancient East, you’d be
of us who live here. If it’s forgiven for thinking that you’ve arrived in
been a while since your last heaven when you touch down in Dunmore
staycation, here are a couple of East on a fine day. A bustling little fishing
our favourite hidden gems that village, popular with locals as well as tourists,
are ideal for your first break there’s a wealth of things to do here making
away post-COVID-19. Because it the perfect place for a staycation. Young
is there anything truly better visitors will love soaking up some history
than a weekend away in Ireland? at Hook Lighthouse (the oldest operational
We think not. Where’s your lighthouse in the world) and ghost hunting in
favourite place to staycation? the notorious Lo us Hall. While older visitors
We’d love to hear. Tweet us: will enjoy a bracing walk around the cli s, local
@Womans_way. fish and chips in hand optional (but highly
recommended).
For more information log on to
www.discoverdunmore.com

THE SALTEE TFROGIPRRPEDEARATYS! INISTIOGE, CO KILKENNY

ISLANDS, CO is sleepy little village located just outside Kilkenny city looks
like something out of a fairy tale and it is so worth a visit if you
WEXFORD ever get the chance. If it looks familiar, you may recognise it as
the backdrop to the 1995 film Circle of Friends which was based
Located just o the coast on the novel written by Maeve Binchy. Base yourself in Kilkenny
city for a weekend and make sure you take one day to pay a visit
of South Wexford near the to Inistioge and get swept up in the sheer natural beauty of the place. Explore the winding streets,
go for a wander on the banks of the River Nore and enjoy a visit to the stunning Woodstock House
fishing village of Kilmore and Gardens located within the town. You’ll feel like you’re a million miles away, but in the best way
possible. Highly recommended.
Quay, the two Saltee islands For more information log on to www.inistioge.ie

(the Great Saltee and Little

Saltee) are a protected

habitat that’s home to over

200 species of birds. In fact,

these little islands are one INIS OIRR (INISHEER),
THE ARAN ISLANDS
of the world’s major bird IRELAND’S HIDDEN One of the smallest of
HEARTLANDS the Aran Islands, Inis
sanctuaries. Here visitors are If you’re planning a Oirr is located close to
longer trip, why not the Burren and o ers a
greeted by a host of pu ns, spend some time fantastic view of the Cli s
exploring Ireland’s of Moher. Home to a small
gannets and razorbills. The Hidden Heartlands? fishing village, here visitors are greeted by untouched
Made up of Leitrim, beaches, clear waters and some interesting walks.
Saltees are also considered Roscommon and Longford, as well as parts of Idea for a day trip, it’s worth spending some time
Westmeath, Cavan, North Tipperary, Galway exploring everything the Aran Islands has to o er.
to be one of the most ancient and O aly, there’s so much to see here. A trip Here you’ll find a slower, more traditional pace of life,
to the Hidden Heartlands is ideal for young friendly locals, amazing food and much more. Inis
islands in all of Europe based families or anyone who really wants to explore Oirr is also home to an art centre which features the
an o en unseen side of our beautiful country. best in traditional music and art courses.
on Pre-Cambrian bedrock. For more information log on to www. For more information log on to
irelandshiddenheartlands.discoverireland.ie www.aranislands.ie
Accessed by a ferry which

runs day trips from Kilmore

Quay harbour, the Saltee

Islands o er a fantastic

day out for photographers,

hillwalkers, families, history

bu s and bird watchers.

For more info log on to

www.salteeislands.info

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THE CAUSEWAY COASTAL ROUTE, CO ANTRIM
Rated as one of the greatest drives on earth, the Causeway Coastal
Route has to be experienced to be believed it’s that stunning. Begin
your trip in the vibrant city of Belfast before hitting the road and taking
in some incredible sights. Highlights include Carrickfergus Castle,
the Dark Hedges (of Game of Thrones fame), the Giant’s Causeway,
Dunluce Castle and much more before you finish your trip in Derry.
For more information log on to www.discovernorthernireland.com

THE BEARA PENINSULA, THE SURF COAST, DONEGAL TO ERRIS THE FERMANAGH LAKELANDS,
CO CORK AND CO KERRY Now here’s a staycation that will appeal to CO FERMANAGH
Clear your schedule and make water babies and thrill seekers. Part of the The Fermanagh Lakelands are the definition of a
sure you spend a decent amount incredible Wild Atlantic Way, the Surf Coast hidden gem. In this beautiful part of the country
of time exploring this area of is a must visit during summer. While surfing you’ll find unspoilt natural views, majestic waterways,
stunning natural beauty. The is popular throughout the west of Ireland, a host of activities to keep all ages entertained,
Beara Peninsula is not only this particular stretch includes Bundoran and shopping, culture, amazing food and the list goes on.
beautiful, it’s also rich in history. Mullaghmore Head, which are popular with It’s worth spending some solid time in the area so
Here you’ll find wedge tombs surfers from across the globe. Whether you you can explore everything the region has to o er, but
that are thousands of years old want to take to the water, learn how to pop up some highlights include Crom Estate, Belleek Pottery,
to stone circles, Martello towers on a board, watch the waves swell or climb the the Marble Arch Caves and Cuilcagh Mountain Park.
and more. The area is also ideal hillsides that surround the area there truly is For more information log on to
for walking and cycle and is something for everyone here. Pay a visit during www.fermanaghlakelands.com
home to some truly spectacular summer and make some memories that will
beaches. Two great ways to last a lifetime. Just be warned – this will whet FAFUMNI!LY
explore are the Beara Way and your appetite to take on the Wild Atlantic Way
the Ring of Beara. The Beara in its entirety (and rightly so – it’s an amazing
Way is 125 miles long and begins way to see our country).
in Glengarri . The Ring of Beara For more information log on to
is a stunning drive and takes in all www.wildatlanticway.com
the towns, villages and sites from
Glengarri to Kenmare.
For more information log on to
www.bearatourism.com

THE GLEN OF AHERLOW, CO TIPPERARY
Known as Tipperary’s most scenic destination, the Glen of Aherlow is a
beautiful valley that sits between Galtee Mountains and Slievenamuck. Here
you’ll find quaint villages, amazing opportunities for outdoor activities like
walking, horse riding and cycling and some prehistoric and early Christian
sites. The Nature Park is ideal for families – the series of looping walking
trails is packed with information panels about the local flora and fauna of the
area and has plenty of picnic tables for a spot of lunch.
For more information log on to www.aherlow.com

By Amy Wall

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OUR WEEK

HAVE A SNEAK PEAK INTO THE
EDITORIAL TEAM AND THEIR WEEK

WW Loves WW ISOLATION APRIL 2020
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The team love this Garnier Skin Niamh made use of her 2km
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WATCH OF THE WEEK. ODOUIRNBGIT By Niamh Shields
‘Learning never exhausts
the mind’ The team have loved this new comedy Barretstown had to
LEONARDO DA VINCI on Netflix, Love Wedding Repeat.
Alternative versions of the same wedding cancel several key
WFASAHNIOTN unfold as Jack tries to make sure his
little sister has the perfect wedding fundraising events and
We love this bright blue sequin day. But he’ll have to juggle an angry
tie belted dress from River Island. ex-girlfriend, an uninvited guest with a activities that provide
Niamh is thinking of purchasing secret, a misplaced sleep sedative, and
for an occasion next year – very unexpectedly reuniting with the girl of crucial income for the charity during the
organised or a shopaholic? You his dreams who got away, Dina (Olivia
decide. Available online for €87. Munn). If he succeeds, Jack might find lockdown – so we’re sending them a virtual
a happy ending of his own. A funny, feel
good watch. hug. To send a virtual HUG for Barretstown,

HAVE A you can text HUG to 50300 to donate €2.
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