The Lismore Clinic

07/03/2026

✨ MONTHLY HERBAL SERIES ✨
March: A cooling, cleansing climber
aka Cleavers, goosegrass, sticky willie, sticky w**d (Galium aparine)

This long-legged ‘sticky’ plant is not sticky; rather, it is covered in tiny hooked hairs that help it clamber over hedges to reach the light. Although a source of frustration for gardeners, it has long been treasured by dairy farmers and herbalists alike.

Have you heard the folk saying that states ‘if you drink cleavers for nine weeks, you will be so beautiful everyone will fall in love with you’? This is because cleavers has a lymphatic action, which supports the body’s immune defense system with an action on cleaning and clearing the body’s tissues from waste products and infection. It is also high in nutrients such as silica, which is useful for maintaining skin health.

Herbalists use these actions for improving skin conditions such as acne and eczema, which is what the folk saying refers to: who wouldn’t love a glowing skin? ✨

🐮What about those dairy farmers? A thick, tangled ball of cleavers was once used as a milk strainer, the hooks effectively sieved out any impurities leaving the milk cow hair and straw-free.

To consult a herbalist about the conditions discussed, please use 'Find a Herbalist' https://nimh.org.uk/find-a-herbalist/ to locate one near you.

23/01/2026

Mark Landers, physical & exercise therapist at the Lismore clinic will be running weekly chair mobility classes at Lismore Heritage Centre starting
Wednesday 28th January at 2.45pm
€70 for 10 weeks or €10 drop in. Classes are designed to improve movement, flexibility and range of motion, and are suitable for older ages and beginner abilities.
For more information or to book, contact Mark Landers on 087 1620349

21/01/2026

Mark Landers, physical & exercise therapist at the Lismore clinic will be running weekly Strength and Balance Classes at Cappoquin Community Centre starting
Wednesday 28th January at 10:30am
€70 for 10 weeks or €10 drop in. Classes are designed to improve movement, balance, flexibility and range of motion, and are suitable for older ages and beginner abilities.
Classes involve enjoyable exercises in a fun atmosphere that aim to improve your cognitive ability, balance and strength.
For more information or to book, contact Mark Landers on 087 1620349

30/11/2025

Reminder that our Christmas trees are on sale in The Strand tomorrow Monday 1st December for €20 each. We will be selling for 5 days this week in the Strand starting from 10am tomorrow.
Trees are to be picked up from the site 🎄

16/11/2025

For more information about acupuncture or to make an appointment, contact Maggie at the Lismore Clinic on (087) 963 4988

Acupuncture Council of Ireland The ACI is responsible for the regulation and maintenance of a Register of Acupuncturists in Ireland. Only suitably qualified and insured practitioners can become members of ACI. All members are bound by a Code of Ethics and Code of Practice, which is enforced by the E...

01/11/2025

07/10/2025

Marie Reilly, medical herbalist and nutrition mist at the Lismore Clinci will be giving an online talk on pathophysiology, diagnosis and natural treatment of endometriosis for AMH at 7pm on Thursday 6th November. This is essential learning for herbalists, nutritionists and other practitioners working in women’s health. If you would like to attend, click the link below. The event will also be recorded for anyone who can’t attend live.

Join Marie Reilly in an overview of the pathophysiology, symptoms and diagnosis of endometriosis.

18/09/2025

Our phone lines (and card payment facilities) are currently down. If you would like to contact the clinic please call, text or WhatsApp us on 0879345910, or message us The Lismore Clinic. Alternatively please see our website for the mobile number of the practitioner you would like to contact.

08/09/2025

Acupuncture is proven to be an effective treatment for helping to prevent headaches and migraines. For more information or to make an appointment please contact Maggie at The Lismore Clinic on (087) 963 4988.

September 8th to 12th is Irish Migraine Awareness Week

Acupuncture as a Therapeutic Treatment for Migraine

Evidence summary Migraine
Cochrane reviews are a specific type of systematic review, and two Cochrane reviews – one on acupuncture’s effectiveness for the prevention of tension-type headache (1), and another on acupuncture’s effectiveness for the prevention of episodic migraine (2), both concluded that acupuncture is effective for these conditions

1. Linde K, Allais G, Brinkhaus B, Fei Y, Mehring M, Shin BC, Vickers A, White AR. Acupuncture for the prevention of tension-type headache. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD007587
2. Linde K, Allais G, Brinkhaus B, Fei Y, Mehring M, Vertosick EA, Vickers A, White AR. Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 6. Art. No.: CD001218

07/08/2025

There are still a couple of appointments available at the Foot clinic next week. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Patricia on 086 322 5052.

Visit our Chiropody/Podiatry Foot Clinic for local pain or discomfort, leg cramps, knee pain, poor posture and backache.

06/08/2025

“I was diagnosed with cancer in 2013 and a friend recommended I visit the Solas Centre. The tranquility upon arriving was so unique. I decided to go for the reflexology, which definitely helped me to relax and take some time out just for me. The soothing music and treatment made the experience all the more beautiful to my mind body and soul. I walked with joy in for my next appointment.” – Noelle Hartley
ABOUT OUR REFLEXOLOGY SERVICE
• Reflexology is a holistic touch therapy that focuses on promoting physical, emotional and psychological well-being. Reflex points on the hands or feet that are believed to correspond to all the individual components/systems/organs of the body, are manipulated by a massaging technique of the fingertips. This is believed to support optimal functioning of the body, clear toxins relieve stress, promote energy, sleep and relaxation for the recipient.
• Referrals are made to the therapist through the Client Services Co-ordinator following the introduction process. Please call 051 304 604 or email info@solascentre.ie to arrange an introductory meeting.

“I was diagnosed with cancer in 2013 and a friend recommended I visit the Solas Centre. The tranquility upon arriving was so unique. I decided to go for the reflexology, which definitely helped me to relax and take some time out just for me. The soothing music and treatment made the experience all the more beautiful to my mind body and soul. I walked with joy in for my next appointment.” – Noelle Hartley

ABOUT OUR REFLEXOLOGY SERVICE
• Reflexology is as holistic touch therapy that focuses on promoting physical, emotional and psychological well-being. Reflex points on the hands or feet that are believed to correspond to all the individual components/systems/organs of the body, are manipulated by a massaging technique of the fingertips. This is believed to support optimal functioning of the body, clear toxins relieve stress, promote energy, sleep and relaxation for the recipient.
• Referrals are made to the therapist through the Client Services Co-ordinator following the introduction process.
• Consent may be required from a doctor.
• Appointments are by arrangement.