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Sarah McIntosh on 1 May 2024
Fetch the best pet coverage
From woofs to whiskers, Sarah McIntosh finds out why having pet insurance could save you money long term, and looks at the different providers and options on the market.
Maria Moynihan on 1 May 2024
Aaron Thornhill: 'I can walk 2km with Mitch'
At Dogs for the Disabled in Cork, there’s no denying the power of puppy love, writes Maria Moynihan.
Aisling Meehan on 1 May 2024
Legal: 'who is responsible for fallen trees?'
This week’s legal query deals with a house owner who is concerned for his property and his family’s safety after a neighbour’s tree fell into his land. Aisling Meehan advises.
Ciara Leahy on 1 May 2024
Consumer: low cost-loan scheme for home energy upgrades
A €500m Government backed low-cost loan scheme was launched last week to help consumers upgrade the efficiency of their home, making it warmer and cheaper to run, writes Ciara Leahy.
Margaret Hawkins on 1 May 2024
Scoliosis scandal: ‘It’s been so heartbreaking to see Liam disintegrate'
The curve in his spine has now passed 85 degrees, causing severe pain and making him sicker as time goes on. Margaret Hawkins talks to Kerry mother Pam Dennehy about her son Liam’s condition.
Contributor on 24 April 2024
Desperate Farmhusband: it takes a village to raise a farm
A late-night calving emergency makes our Desperate Farmhusband realise how lucky he is to have the support of his farm vet, and others around him.
Dee Laffan on 24 April 2024
Booker prize winner Paul Lynch playing by the book
Paul Lynch may have gotten kicked out of his English Leaving Cert class but that didn’t stop him from going on to become a Booker Prize winner, writes Dee Laffan.
Margaret Hawkins on 24 April 2024
Managing rosacea – the ‘curse of the Celts’
Rosacea, the skin condition that affects the face, can impact a person’s confidence but with proper treatment and good management, those unwelcome flare-ups can be reduced, writes Margaret Hawkins.
Maria Moynihan on 24 April 2024
Niav Riley: 'it has given a boost of confidence to the village'
Milliner Niav Riley is breathing new life into a former credit union in Ballinakill, Co Laois by transforming it into a creative hub for artists and locals alike, writes Maria Moynihan.
Sarah McIntosh on 24 April 2024
New loan scheme to help reach retrofitting targets
Government announces details of €500m scheme to facilitate homeowners retrofitting their homes, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Sarah McIntosh on 20 April 2024
Emerging consumer trends for dairy products
One-hundred-and-seventy people attended the Bord Bia dairy markets seminar on Tuesday 16 April to gain insights on trade and consumer behaviours, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Margaret Hawkins on 17 April 2024
Postnatal anxiety: don’t let it undermine your joy
Postnatal anxiety can shrink your world, so it’s important to seek help early. Counsellor Irene Lowry has advice for new mums, writes Margaret Hawkins.
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