The voluntary community organisation, Fossa Climate Action Group, will host a free public information session on Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:30pm in the Fossa Community Centre to help residents lower their energy bills and access government upgrade grants.

The event comes in response to significant volatility in the global energy market. Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) highlight that the price of home heating oil in Ireland rose by 67.5% between February and March of this year.

Fossa Climate Action Group Public Relations Officer, Diarmuid Griffin, noted that relying on imported fossil fuels leaves local households vulnerable to international price spikes.

“Our country is vulnerable to energy cost shocks as we continue to use imported fossil fuels,” Mr Griffin said. “This has happened recently with the Israeli and the US governments’ interference in the Middle East. It can feel disempowering to have prices jump due to actions overseas, so we must act locally. How can we do that?”

To answer that question, Caitriona Fallon from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) will present at the meeting. She will provide practical advice on reducing household energy consumption and guide attendees through the available state financial supports, including the Warmer Homes Grant and sustainable energy options. All are welcome to attend.

The five-star Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa has unveiled a new suite of advanced treatment experiences, including specialised oncology training for therapists to support local patients undergoing cancer care.

Under the direction of newly appointed Spa Manager Lorna Jankovic, the team is undergoing dedicated training to safely adapt treatments for guests undergoing or recovering from cancer-related medical care.
The tailored therapies will focus on comfort, safety, and wellbeing, utilising gentle, modified massage techniques and relaxation-focused treatments based on each individual’s health stage.
“We see the future of luxury wellness as a balance between innovation and genuine human connection,” Jankovic said. “That means creating a space that feels truly inclusive and supportive, including for guests undergoing or recovering from cancer-related treatments. These experiences are designed to slow things down, allowing for stillness, care, and deeper restoration.”
Alongside the new cancer care provision, the spa has introduced two touch-free, immersive treatment beds designed to assist with physical renewal and stress relief.
The first new addition is the MLX i3Dome, a 30-minute non-contact treatment that combines far-infrared technology, plasma, and light therapy to support the body’s natural detoxification processes, skin health, and muscle relaxation.
The second addition is the Welnamis treatment bed, which uses acoustic vibration and binaural sound therapy through headphones. The system uses targeted audio frequencies to calm the nervous system, offering the benefits of mindfulness and deep relaxation for individuals experiencing high stress levels.
The thermal and technological additions can be booked as standalone 30-minute sessions or used to prepare the body ahead of standard hands-on therapies. Over the coming year, the team plans to continue developing bespoke therapies and expanding holistic wellness programming at the famous venue.