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Career psychologist Sinéad Brady: ‘I didn’t have confidence – I had courage’

Career psychologist Sinéad Brady explains why more people are choosing lives that feel rooted - not rushed. She reflects on how Co Cavan was always destined to be home.

FEATURES 30 December 2025

Career psychologist Sinéad Brady: ‘I didn’t have confidence – I had courage’

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Editorial: ‘as we start 2026, we want to thrive, leaving any burnout behind'

Editorial: ‘as we start 2026, we want to thrive, leaving any burnout behind'

EDITORIAL 30 December 2025

Folklore: the magic of Nollaig na mBan, a day of profound superstition

Folklore: the magic of Nollaig na mBan, a day of profound superstition

LIVING LIFE 30 December 2025

Gardening with Kitty: the rise of low-impact green gardening

Gardening with Kitty: the rise of low-impact green gardening

Gardening with Kitty: the rise of low-impact green gardening

GARDENING 30 December 2025

Money Mentor: what are the risks of investing your money?

Money Mentor: what are the risks of investing your money?

Money Mentor: what are the risks of investing your money?

MONEY MENTOR 30 December 2025

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Dear Miriam: ‘I’m restless now I’ve retired, did I make the wrong choice?

Dear Miriam: ‘I’m restless now I’ve retired, did I make the wrong choice?

A reader in Co Kerry tells Miriam she isn't sure she made the right choice retiring from her job as a nurse, as she feels restless and out of the loop with nothing to do.

ASK MIRIAM 30 December 2025

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

What we're loving around the country this week, writes Diarmuid Nugent.

MY FARMING WEEK 30 December 2025

Bring the flavours of Foxford Café straight to your kitchen

Bring the flavours of Foxford Café straight to your kitchen

Head chef, Kathleen Flavin has turned Foxford into a top food and lifestyle destination with her wholesome recipes – now you can try them at home.

RECIPES 30 December 2025

Taste the future: producers to watch out for in 2026

Taste the future: producers to watch out for in 2026

From start-ups to local brands, we bring you a round-up of the best new foods to try from producers across the island of Ireland in 2026.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Rural women offer a vital skill set to Irish economy

Rural women offer a vital skill set to Irish economy

Accessing funding and childcare are the biggest challenges facing women in rural Ireland looking to expand their entrepreneurial talents – that’s according to those who have succeeded.

FEATURES 30 December 2025

‘Lady Jeep’s ‘bottom’ no match for a mucky hill'

‘Lady Jeep’s ‘bottom’ no match for a mucky hill'

"There are times when I have to give in and call for help" writes Katherine O'Leary when she got stuck in the field with the jeep. Happy New Year.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 30 December 2025

The Book Corner: a joyous debut from Irish author Ferdia Lennon

The Book Corner: a joyous debut from Irish author Ferdia Lennon

We celebrate the latest winner of the prestigious Rooney Prize – Irish author Ferdia Lennon.

BOOKS 30 December 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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