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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 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.
9 October 2024 Sales
Sales: Swedish buyer secures smart sales topper
Sally Parkyn reports on the healthy trade from last Tuesday’s Cavan Performance Sale, where Swedish trader Annike Linde was ringside to score the top lot.
The Front Row: ambundance of laughs to be had in Cork
Present Laughter is a classic that stands the test of time, writes Leo Powell.
18 September 2024 Living Life
Irish Horse: Cavan Elite Foal and Goresbridge Sales
Sally Parkyn reports on this year’s bumper sales where the impressive top return was €31,000.
18 September 2024 Sales
Irish Horse: battle royale at Lanaken
Helen Sharp is in Belgium to cheer on the Irish-breds as they fight to win in the annual World Breeding Championship For Young Horses.
18 September 2024 Show jumping
Racing: why do racegoers prefer Kerry over Kildare?
The attendance figures for the Irish Champions Festival are puzzling – it plateaued at around 10,000 per day – so what’s the issue? asks Mark Costello.
18 September 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Fancy being on the telly at the Ploughing?
The makers of some of Ireland’s most popular TV shows are bidding to recruit new stars at the Ploughing, writes Deirdre Verney.
16 September 2024 Features
Irish Horse: What a wonderful Dublin Horse Show that was
Helen Sharp looks back on last week's Dublin Horse Show and highlights some stand-out performances and emotional moments.
21 August 2024 Showing
“When the rest of us get the chance, we can do it”
Ger Lyons was in high spirits after Babouche provided the trainer with his second success in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh.
14 August 2024 Racing & P-2-P
Irish Horse: For the love of Dublin
Helen Sharp looks forward to all of the excitement at this week's Dublin Horse Show.
14 August 2024 News
Al Grant was a credit to the legacy of Jim Reeves
Al Grant brought the magic of Jim Reeves songs to stages all over Ireland and the UK.
31 July 2024 Country Sound