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Country vibes
What we're loving around the country this week, writes Rosalind Skillen.
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.
18 December 2024 Katherine O'Leary
‘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.
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
Desperate Farmhusband: It looks like Christmas has thrown up all over the house
There's never a dull moment on our Desperate Farmhusband's farm - especially on those extra-frosty mornings.
18 December 2024 Features
‘I found a love for farming while working abroad in Oz’
Primary school teacher Katie Helen travelled all the way from Wexford to north Queensland to discover her real passion for farming, writes Sarah McIntosh.
18 December 2024 Education
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
Keep your pets safe during the festivities
Festive food and fairy lights make the Christmas season, but your pet could be in danger from a number of delicacies and decorations, writes Margaret Hawkins.
11 December 2024 Health
Country vibes
What we're loving around the country this week , writes Rosalind Skillen.
11 December 2024 My Farming Week