Connected Contemporary Crucial

Writing for a disconnected world with Lisa Fingleton and Edel Heeran

Between the current debate about ultra-processed food and the national stress levels over rising food costs and climate change, there's no better way to enjoy lunchtime today than at a session with two of Ireland's most interesting protagonists in the area of natural living, biodiversity and conscious food consumption. So, join us to hear artist and author Lisa Fingleton in conversation with author and environmentalist Edel Heeran. We may hope, over the hour, to have a better understanding about the need for conscious, sustainable, positive living within the framework of the seasons that so many of us have lost touch with.

Lisa's recent work, What if We Were Brilliant, is a unique look at the journey of a small community in Kerry determined to grow food, protect nature and be creative all at the same time. It invites us all to be brilliant in the face of climate and biodiversity crises. In her new book, The Irish Year: a seasonal guide to living well the Irish way, Edel Heeran explores the landscapes, food, folklore, and traditions that shape Irish life, inspired by the cycles of nature, yet relevant to modern living. In a time of disconnection, misinformation and Warp 9 living, a conversation on how we can get back to the garden is a welcome one.