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Country vibes
What we're loving around the country this week, writes Rosalind Skillen.
18 December 2024 Editorial
Editorial: ‘Park the stress and remember what the season is really about'
'Let's park the stress and remember what the season is really about-relaxing with family and friends'.
18 December 2024 Gardening
Gardening with Mary: branch out with festive foliage
Head out to the garden to find all you’ll need for decorating fresh wreaths, garlands and gifts, writes Mary Keenan.
‘It is time to be grateful for the pleasures and blessings we have'
A scan brings welcome good news ahead of the Christmas break, writes Katherine O'Leary.
18 December 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Home for Christmas: a few of our festive favourites
Some well-known people tell us about how they love to pass the time during the holiday season, writes Rosalind Skillen.
18 December 2024 Features
Stay healthy to finish off the year in fine fettle
This Christmas, prioritise wellbeing and fun. Check out our tips from health professionals, writes Margaret Hawkins.
18 December 2024 Health
Dear Miriam: My partner broke up with me suddenly. Should I still go on holiday?
A heartbroken reader seeks Miriam's advice on whether she should go on a holiday she booked for her and her boyfriend before he broke up with her.
18 December 2024 Ask Miriam
Spiced beef, Black Santa – Ireland’s unique customs
Counties across Ireland are bringing the spirit of Christmas to life in distinctive and curious ways, writes Rosalind Skillen.
18 December 2024 Features
Neven Maguire: It’s time to hit that sweet spot
These desserts will be a great hit – they are easy to make, but they look so elegant and classy, writes Neven Maguire.
18 December 2024 Neven
Expert advice for a food-safe Christmas
Do not give the unwanted gift of food-borne illness to friends and family this year, writes Janine Kennedy.
18 December 2024 News
Cherished nativity story connecting cultures
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.
18 December 2024 Features
Martbids Database: light weanlings break €4/kg barrier
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
18 December 2024 Markets