At the Heart of the Midlands: Paul MacDonnell on Weaving a Legacy with the ‘Fibre of the Gods’ – A Sixteen-Year Alpaca Odyssey
In the ancient world of the Incas, wealth wasn’t measured in gold, but in a treasure known as the 'fibre of the gods'. Today, in the lush green fields of the Irish Midlands, Paul MacDonnell is reviving this legacy with a herd of 60 alpacas that produce a fleece ten times warmer than sheep’s wool and available in sixteen natural colors. But the true curiosity lies not just in their wool, but in the farm’s strict 'no-tech' policy, where guests trade Wi-Fi and Netflix for the company of animals that Paul describes as a 'classroom' of distinct, quirky personalities.
19 Sept 2025
The ‘Healthy Life’ Workout: Ramees’s Discipline Fuels Third World Championship Bid
As November 21st approaches, Ramees is poised to take the stage in Los Angeles, representing not only Ireland but also carrying the flag for Kerala and India. His dedication to natural competition, despite the injuries, financial hurdles, and the sheer effort involved, makes him a true champion regardless of the final outcome.
24 Aug 2025
Manju Vasudevan’s Jungle Book Journey: How Forest Post is Cultivating Sustainable Livelihoods and Conserving Nature, One Artisan at a Time
The fact that all ecological research is usually done with the guidance of a tribal person or what we call indigenous Adivasi person because they are the ones who know the forest and they know where what is flowering, what is fruiting, where is the horn bill nesting and what not.
I hope you all carry a bit of the forest in your in your hearts.
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