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Gardening with Gerry: the tree of life
Gerry Daly
Ginkgo or the tree of life is unique in botany for several noteworthy reasons, writes Gerry Daly.
25 December 2024 Health
Peace on Earth, and around the dinner table
It can be hard to stay upbeat in moments of chaos and tension. Here are some expert tips on navigating disagreements at Christmas time, writes Rosalind Skillen.
25 December 2024 Features
Cuairtíocht: ‘I’ll see Tomás for a chat over Christmas’
ALONE’s befriending service is providing companionship for older people in rural Ireland, writes Deirdre Verney.
Donegal dippers: ‘whatever this group has – it should be bottled’
Thousands of people take to the water for their Christmas Day swim but these hardy souls from Donegal get their ‘vitamin sea’ every day, writes Deirdre Verney.
25 December 2024 Features
Kate Durrant: ‘even the dog is turning his nose up at leftovers’
High days and holidays are wonderful, but for us it’s all about the quiet time, writes Kate Durrant.
25 December 2024 Health
From magical lights to panto delights – our family days out
Avoid cabin fever as we round up the best family fun days out to enjoy over the Twixmas period, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
25 December 2024 Features
Country vibes
What we're loving around the country this week, writes Rosalind Skillen.
25 December 2024 My Farming Week
Country vibes
What we're loving around the country this week, writes Rosalind Skillen.
18 December 2024 My Farming Week
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 Gardening
‘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