Entertainment, travel and events from Irish Country Living
Dee Laffan on 17 April 2024
Holly Loftus: 'the stereotypical image of a blacksmith is often a big man'
The craft of bladesmithing, the art of making knives, has seen a sharp increase in the past few years, and Irish bladesmith Holly Loftus has carved out her place among the best, writes Dee Laffan.
Contributor on 17 April 2024
Laois gardening festival grows roots
Described as ‘Electric Picnic meets Gardeners’ World’, the Festival of Gardens and Nature is a new Co Laois event with an impressive line-up of experts, writes Olivia Hamilton.
Contributor on 17 April 2024
Folklore : ‘I look to the skies for the return of the small swallows’
We look to the skies to catch sight of an eagerly awaited visitor – the swallow. Summer can only begin in earnest when these birds return, writes Shane Lehane.
Leo Powell on 10 April 2024
The Book Corner
A ‘lost’ novel that looks at the effects of betrayal and damaging secrets is Leo Powell’s pick of the month.
Dee Laffan on 10 April 2024
Experience menopause like never before
After a decade-long absence from the Dublin stage, Marie Jones’ hilarious comedy play is back, but be warned, this show may contain hot flashes, laughter and Daniel O’Donnell fever, writes Dee Laffan.
Dee Laffan on 10 April 2024
A menu for mindfulness
Have you ever found solace in cooking dinner or baking bread? Then whet your appetite, and sharpen your skills with our top 10 classes, writes Dee Laffan.
Grace Hanna on 10 April 2024
Children’s books bus tour from Malin Head to Mizen Head
The Whole Wild World Bus Tour will set off on an 1,400km journey to inspire young readers across the country and ignite their imaginations, writes Grace Hanna.
Michael Commins on 3 April 2024
Country Sound: Shawn Cuddy honoured in Donegal
Singer Shawn Cuddy receives a 'Civil Honour' for work with Donegal patients during the pandemic, writes Michael Commins.
Dee Laffan on 3 April 2024
Birds of a feather
Jim Wilson and Mark Carmody have had their eyes on Ireland’s bird population for years. Their new guide gives a wealth of information to help you achieve your birdwatching goals, writes Dee Laffan.
Dee Laffan on 3 April 2024
Sweet sounds of summer
As musical acts, events and festivals kick off across the island in the coming weeks, we’ve picked out a few that are upcoming that we know will get you in the mood for summer, writes Dee Laffan.
Grace Hanna on 27 March 2024
Living Life: read all about it
From nature and sport to magical creatures, bounce into the Easter break with eight wonderful new Irish children’s books to help make imaginations run wild, writes Grace Hanna.
Dee Laffan on 27 March 2024
Therapy reading: ‘I started the project for my own wellbeing’
Have you ever read a book that really left an impression? Author Katie O’Donoghue writes children’s books in which the stories go a lot deeper than they first appear, writes Dee Laffan.
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