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Desperate Farmwife: ‘what is it about 40 which makes one feel so confident?'
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Who knew turning 40 would bring such clarity of mind and confidence? Certainly not our Desperate Farmwife.
16 October 2024 Show jumping
Helen Sharp: silver frosts and golden glory
Helen Sharp is bringing the mares and foals in and preparing for winter.
2 October 2024 l2
Margaret Leahy: 'bra-vo to all the outspoken ladies'
We've all sat at meetings afraid to ask a question, but it's important to speak up, writes Margaret Leahy.
Spilling the tea with Maitre D'
If there's food news in the countryside, our Maitre D' knows about it. Here's what's on for the month ahead.
25 September 2024 News
Celebrating the Irish tricolour and Olympic pride
Our flag should always represent inclusion, peace and unity, writes Margaret Leahy.
4 September 2024 l2
Irish Horse: Hedging my bets
Helen Sharp celebrates hedges for horses in National Hedgerow Week.
4 September 2024 News
Katherine O'Leary: whatever the black cloud, we can get out from under it
When my family suggested having a party for my 65th birthday, a good memory helped me to acquiesce and enjoy the day, writes Katherine O’Leary.
19 June 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Desperate farmhusband: a whole lotta bull
Do you think about ‘hybrid vigour’ in your day-to-day life? Our Desperate Farmhusband does (maybe a bit too much), but such is breeding season on an Irish dairy farm.
5 June 2024 Features