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Cherished nativity story connecting cultures
Deirdre Verney
Nativity plays are taking centre stage across the country. At Forgney National School, in rural south Longford, the children and staff are embracing customs from all over, writes Deirdre Verney.
11 December 2024 l2
‘Crafters up and down the country add colour and creativity to our towns'
Now is the time to support your local crafters , writes Deirdre Verney.
11 December 2024 Features
Cracking Christmas and New Year events
From Mnásome fun to music, hiking and ice skating in a beautiful area of Wicklow, there are plenty of events to enjoy over the holidays, writes Deirdre Verney.
‘It’s the biggest loss any human will experience’
David McGowan, one of Ireland’s best known funeral directors gives his unique take on death and grief in his new book, A Life Among the Dead, writes Deirdre Verney.
27 November 2024 l2
Santa Claus is coming to your town...
Fancy meeting Santa underground or having breakfast with him in a castle? There is a Santa experience to suit everyone, writes Deirdre Verney.
20 November 2024 Features
Sport: Thomastown on top
Following intermediate glory with a historic senior title, the Kilkenny club wants to keep the momentum going and not rest on its laurels, writes Denis Hurley.
13 November 2024 Sport
‘Cillian’s powerful film Small Things Like These leaves a lot of big questions’
Every word matters in the book and in the film. There is space for reflection, writes Katherine O'Leary.
13 November 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Feature: ‘don’t let age, time or work stop your dream’
Galway woman Mary Teresa Madden has opened a new chapter as a writer later in life, writes Deirdre Verney.
13 November 2024 Features
Gardening with Mary: the changing winter colours
The garden undergoes a lot of change this month, but there is still much to enjoy, writes Mary Keenan.
13 November 2024 Gardening
Top food writing award for ICL's Janine Kennedy
Irish Country Living food writer celebrates big win.
8 November 2024 l2
Gardening with Gerry: autumn colour everywhere
With little frost so far, this year has proven an excellent one for the autumn colour palette, writes Gerry Daly.
6 November 2024 Gardening
Lydia Clayton: rural roots spark golden passion
Growing up on the family’s dairy farm, surrounded by the countryside, influenced goldsmith Lydia Clayton’s craft and drive for success, writes Deirdre Verney.
6 November 2024 Features