Sliabh Luachra Active Retired Network Folklore Project

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Sliabh Luachra Active Retired Network Folklore Project The general aim of the folklore project is to preserve the remaining memories of the old stories, traditions and lifestyles of the people.

This will be accomplished by way of recorded interviews and may be an invaluable resource in years to come when these memories have died out and been long forgotten. This can be a digital window onto the people of Sliabh Luachra area in times past.

Happy Halloween....
31/10/2026

Happy Halloween....

Trial run for Pilates on a Saturday Morning Anyone interested please ring
28/10/2026

Trial run for Pilates on a Saturday Morning Anyone interested please ring

Changing your electricity supplier? The majority of contracts last only the 12 months, so it’s always worth to look arou...
28/10/2026

Changing your electricity supplier? The majority of contracts last only the 12 months, so it’s always worth to look around for the best deals. First find out much electricity you use and when you use it the most. Save date of end of contract to the calendar on your phone.

Follow the information on the poster....

Ok, oil is expensive and electricity is dear. Best tips to keep warm this winter as the dark evenings come in next week ...
20/10/2026

Ok, oil is expensive and electricity is dear. Best tips to keep warm this winter as the dark evenings come in next week

1. Get a heated throw. They are brilliant and cost very little to run. Spotted a great sale at Shaws (almost nation wide) on them this week, reduce from €50 to €40. Great to snuggle into while watching the telly or reading.
2. Use a dehumidifier instead of tumble dryer, and also great to keep the humidity down to prevent mould and damp. Often run at only 250 wattage so pennies to run compare to a regular tumbler dryer. Set the humidity on it at 45% and mould won't have a chance. I'm not talking about these tiny ones that are only fit for a wardrobe, you'll need a 10/12 litre one. Home store and more usually have a good price on them.
3.Heavy blackout blinds/curtains with thermal backing, pull down/close as soon as the sun goes down and up with the sun..a really excellent way to keep the heat in. Also great to put in front of a poor outside door to stop any drafts. Seal gaps around letterboxes and window frames where appropriate. Open curtains on sunny south-facing windows during the day.
4.Radiator reflectors behind every radiator especially the ones on outside facing walls. They usually get them into Lidls or Aldi's soon. They really do work. Draught excluders at the end of doors.
5.Maybe boil a kettle and fill up a flask instead of boiling a kettle constantly. It keeps hot for hours in the flask and saves money as boiling the kettle using the highest amount of electricity after an electric shower. .
6.To keep winter condensation down be sure to also open the windows for at least 10 minutes a day to avoid damp
7.Don't forget the humble hot water bottle, but don't use boiling water as it can corrode the rubber. Check the neck for the manufacturer date and change if past 3 years of that date. After this period, the rubber or PVC begins to degrade, crack, or perish, which makes the bottle prone to splitting and can causing severe burns..

So, has anyone else got some good tips, please add them to the comments....

For older people, young children or anyone vulnerable to cold, maintaining a safe indoor temperature should take priority over maximising savings. Also, never use an oven, barbecue or gas heater to heat an indoor room...

Don't forget the time is going back this weekend ..
20/10/2026

Don't forget the time is going back this weekend ..

Near total eclipse on Wednesday 12th August The best time to watch the near-total solar eclipse in Ireland on Wednesday,...
10/08/2026

Near total eclipse on Wednesday 12th August

The best time to watch the near-total solar eclipse in Ireland on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, is at its maximum peak between 7:07 PM and 7:15 PM IST.

If you are viewing from the southwest of Ireland in County Kerry, you will get a front-row seat to the deepest coverage in the country, with up to 97.5% of the Sun blocked by the Moon!!

Safety is Mandatory:

Because this is a partial solar eclipse, the Sun is never completely covered. You must wear certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses for the entire duration to protect your eyes.

Normal sunglasses, binoculars, or smartphone cameras without a solar filter will cause permanent eye damage...

If you don't have the correct eclipse glasses, you can make a pin hole box. This is a great project for children to do ....

https://youtube.com/shorts/CkEFz300QP0?is=TOGnvU00QC7Vo48C

Ps. There are some posts on social media about using your selfie camera on you smart phone...... don't...".We asked our team, and the answer is yes, the phone sensor could be damaged just like any other image sensor if it’s pointed directly at the Sun. This is especially true if you’re using any sort of magnifying lens attachment on the phone".

Also be careful of knock off ( fake) solar eclipse glasses ...

https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/world-news/solar-eclipse-warning-knock-off-34432432?

Don't forget if you can't get your hands on a fan, many fan heaters also blow cool air without the heater on...if you pu...
13/07/2026

Don't forget if you can't get your hands on a fan, many fan heaters also blow cool air without the heater on...if you put a frozen water bottle in front, instant air conditioner...also use hot water bottles with icy cold water, great for cooling down ...

11/07/2026

A fairy wind...what is it..

A "fairy wind" (in Irish, sí gaoithe or gaoth sídhe) is a sudden whirlwind or gust of wind on an otherwise calm, sunny day. In Irish folklore, these spiraling updrafts were believed to be caused by passing fairies, the transport of the Fairy Host (Sluagh Sídhe), or even fairies trying to steal or protect treasure.

Traditional folklore and regional observations include the following key aspects:

Appearance: A sí gaoithe usually occurs during dry, sunny weather, appearing as a swirling column of dust, leaves, or cut hay rising into the air while the surrounding area remains perfectly still.

Cultural Significance: In Irish rural tradition, encountering one was considered dangerous, as it was thought to bring sudden illness, cause injury (especially to the eyes), or allow fairies to enter a home or sn**ch individuals away.

Protective Rituals: Pious farm workers crossing paths with a fairy wind would cross themselves. A common piece of folklore dictates that if caught inside one, a person should turn around with the wind three times, throw whatever they are holding after it, and say "Good Luck to ye".

Meteorological Fact: In modern terms, this phenomenon is scientifically recognized as a dust devil.

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Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00

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