There’s still time to enjoy some outdoor Halloween fun at Nore Valley Pumpkin Patch in Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny. Pick and carve your perfect pumpkin, snap memories at a fun photo booth, enjoy face painting, a bouncy castle and entry to the pet farm.
There are tractor and trailer rides, go-karts, an indoor sandpit, and playground — all included in your ticket. Pictured below; Laura Holmes shows off her handiwork at the Pumpkin Patch. Book tickets online at norevalleypark.com
How lovely it was to see radio and TV presenter Brenda Donohue on the cover of Irish Country Living recently (12 October). It brought back so many fond memories of listening to her back in the ’90s when she was on The Gerry Ryan Show – her infectious laugh and ability to get to the heart of the matter really did make her a favourite in our household.
When she visited your columnist, Katherine O’Leary at her home to talk about Katherine’s cancer diagnoses for a piece on CountryWide, she did so with great compassion and empathy and once again showed why I enjoy listening to her.
I can’t wait to join you all at the Women & Agriculture conference in the Lyrath Estate and listen to both of these amazing women share their stories.
Yours sincerely,
Mairéad, Co Clare
Roscommon singer Ciara Lawless. \ Oisin Browne
Roscommon chanteuse Ciara Lawless is celebrating the launch of her latest single Girl In A Coffee Shop with, you guessed it, a coffee shop tour nationwide.
The acoustic pop track, which is set to be released on 25 October, blends live-recorded sounds from a real coffee shop with catchy percussion and a memorable sing-along chorus. Ciara, who grew up on a farm in Taughmaconnell, will embark on the tour, hitting cosy venues in Clare, Wicklow, Cork and Westmeath later this month. Check out @ciaralawlesshq on Instagram.
Twins Holly and Heidi Cleary herding at Lough Ennell, close to Mullingar in Co Westmeath. \ Jillian Maye Cleary
Alpacalypse. \ Ken Byrne
Alpacalypse is the eye-catching creation of Moate CS students Emma Kinahan, Emma Keane and Lucy Champ, who have qualified for the World Finals of Junk Kouture, the fashion competition promoting sustainability.
The alpaca wool used in the outfit was sourced from Emma’s organic family farm in Rosemount, Moate, Co Westmeath. The outfit, modelled by Lucy, wowed judges at the Dublin final.
Vhaina Mahweta, a sesame farmer in drought-affected Mwenezi, Zimbabwe pictured with Bandon farmer Roy Kingston.
Christian Aid Ireland continues to make a life-changing difference to the farmers in Africa by helping them with innovative projects. Vhaina Mahweta is one of 4,000 farmers supported to grow sesame in drought-affected Mwenezi, Zimbabwe. She is pictured with Bandon farmer Roy Kingston, who visited projects funded by the aid agency. Check out caid.ie
Love in the Country presenter, Anna Geary.
Love in the Country is at the halfway mark and we’re already heavily invested. The series is based on the international format of The Farmer Wants a Wife and features singletons living in rural Ireland. Hosted by Anna Geary (below), this uniquely Irish take on the dating programme is definitely one you can watch with the mammy and daddy.
Watch Monday on RTÉ 2 at 9.35pm and on the RTÉ Player.
There’s still time to enjoy some outdoor Halloween fun at Nore Valley Pumpkin Patch in Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny. Pick and carve your perfect pumpkin, snap memories at a fun photo booth, enjoy face painting, a bouncy castle and entry to the pet farm.
There are tractor and trailer rides, go-karts, an indoor sandpit, and playground — all included in your ticket. Pictured below; Laura Holmes shows off her handiwork at the Pumpkin Patch. Book tickets online at norevalleypark.com
How lovely it was to see radio and TV presenter Brenda Donohue on the cover of Irish Country Living recently (12 October). It brought back so many fond memories of listening to her back in the ’90s when she was on The Gerry Ryan Show – her infectious laugh and ability to get to the heart of the matter really did make her a favourite in our household.
When she visited your columnist, Katherine O’Leary at her home to talk about Katherine’s cancer diagnoses for a piece on CountryWide, she did so with great compassion and empathy and once again showed why I enjoy listening to her.
I can’t wait to join you all at the Women & Agriculture conference in the Lyrath Estate and listen to both of these amazing women share their stories.
Yours sincerely,
Mairéad, Co Clare
Roscommon singer Ciara Lawless. \ Oisin Browne
Roscommon chanteuse Ciara Lawless is celebrating the launch of her latest single Girl In A Coffee Shop with, you guessed it, a coffee shop tour nationwide.
The acoustic pop track, which is set to be released on 25 October, blends live-recorded sounds from a real coffee shop with catchy percussion and a memorable sing-along chorus. Ciara, who grew up on a farm in Taughmaconnell, will embark on the tour, hitting cosy venues in Clare, Wicklow, Cork and Westmeath later this month. Check out @ciaralawlesshq on Instagram.
Twins Holly and Heidi Cleary herding at Lough Ennell, close to Mullingar in Co Westmeath. \ Jillian Maye Cleary
Alpacalypse. \ Ken Byrne
Alpacalypse is the eye-catching creation of Moate CS students Emma Kinahan, Emma Keane and Lucy Champ, who have qualified for the World Finals of Junk Kouture, the fashion competition promoting sustainability.
The alpaca wool used in the outfit was sourced from Emma’s organic family farm in Rosemount, Moate, Co Westmeath. The outfit, modelled by Lucy, wowed judges at the Dublin final.
Vhaina Mahweta, a sesame farmer in drought-affected Mwenezi, Zimbabwe pictured with Bandon farmer Roy Kingston.
Christian Aid Ireland continues to make a life-changing difference to the farmers in Africa by helping them with innovative projects. Vhaina Mahweta is one of 4,000 farmers supported to grow sesame in drought-affected Mwenezi, Zimbabwe. She is pictured with Bandon farmer Roy Kingston, who visited projects funded by the aid agency. Check out caid.ie
Love in the Country presenter, Anna Geary.
Love in the Country is at the halfway mark and we’re already heavily invested. The series is based on the international format of The Farmer Wants a Wife and features singletons living in rural Ireland. Hosted by Anna Geary (below), this uniquely Irish take on the dating programme is definitely one you can watch with the mammy and daddy.
Watch Monday on RTÉ 2 at 9.35pm and on the RTÉ Player.
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