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Let there be light in your design process

Leading design experts shed light on home renovations, sharing practical tips and expert advice on what to consider from day one for your project.

FEATURES 11 February 2026

Let there be light in your design process

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Gardening with Paul: spring ‘snow’ in full bloom

Gardening with Paul: spring ‘snow’ in full bloom

GARDENING 11 February 2026

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

MY FARMING WEEK 11 February 2026

Lake Garda: family-friendly and perfectly balanced

Lake Garda: family-friendly and perfectly balanced

Lake Garda: family-friendly and perfectly balanced

TRAVEL 11 February 2026

Kimberly Tino spreading joy with her iconic butter bag

Kimberly Tino spreading joy with her iconic butter bag

Kimberly Tino spreading joy with her iconic butter bag

FEATURES 11 February 2026

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Mayo Abbey Parish Housing Project is a blueprint for ageing well

Mayo Abbey Parish Housing Project is a blueprint for ageing well

In week two of our Building a Home in rural Ireland series, we look at the measures being taken to support older people in Mayo to successfully downsize from large, older family homes.

FEATURES 4 February 2026

Small pouches with big risks: new nicotine trend rising

Small pouches with big risks: new nicotine trend rising

While traditional smoking is declining in young adults, a surge in nicotine pouches is raising concerns about addiction and long-term effects.

HEALTH 4 February 2026

Gardening with Kitty: sowing the seeds for springtime

Gardening with Kitty: sowing the seeds for springtime

February technically marks the start of spring in Ireland – so it’s time to get back out into the garden.

GARDENING 4 February 2026

Sweet snowdrops are blooming for spring

Sweet snowdrops are blooming for spring

Snowdrops may be small, but for Cork gardener Hester Forde they hold immense meaning.

FEATURES 4 February 2026

How St Gobnait created a buzz

How St Gobnait created a buzz

Best known as Ireland’s patron saint of bees, St Gobnait became a beloved figure in west Cork.

L2 4 February 2026

Aoife Finn’s keen eye for vintage and salvage style

Aoife Finn’s keen eye for vintage and salvage style

Championing Irish-owned antique shops, Aoife Finn’s love of salvaging and collectibles shines through her online series showing Ireland’s hidden gems.

FEATURES 4 February 2026

‘I think it’s time to bring back the Sunday spin – with a digital detox'

‘I think it’s time to bring back the Sunday spin – with a digital detox'

The Sunday Spin – a tank of petrol, a packet of biscuits and a game of I spy. Something so ordinary now seems almost radical.

L2 4 February 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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