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Editorial: sea swimming - ‘if you fight the water, the water will always win’

It was hard to go home and leave the sea behind after a beautiful break – but I’ll be back soon. In the meantime, ladies, just keep swimming.

EDITORIAL 12 August 2026

Editorial: sea swimming - ‘if you fight the water, the water will always win’

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Editorial: ‘you’ll never plough a field by turning it over in your head’

Editorial: ‘you’ll never plough a field by turning it over in your head’

EDITORIAL 5 August 2026

Editorial: 'volunteers are the unsung heroes behind Ireland's summer events'

Editorial: 'volunteers are the unsung heroes behind Ireland's summer events'

EDITORIAL 29 July 2026

Editorial: ‘the enduring power of sport as a unifying force for good'

Editorial: ‘the enduring power of sport as a unifying force for good'

Editorial: ‘the enduring power of sport as a unifying force for good'

EDITORIAL 22 July 2026

Editorial: ‘hospitality businesses welcome return of 9% VAT rate'

Editorial: ‘hospitality businesses welcome return of 9% VAT rate'

Editorial: ‘hospitality businesses welcome return of 9% VAT rate'

EDITORIAL 15 July 2026

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Editorial: Re-turn scheme, return our money to our bank accounts

Editorial: Re-turn scheme, return our money to our bank accounts

The Re-turn scheme may be a success but it seems bonkers that we can't get our money back into our bank account.

EDITORIAL 27 May 2026

'Just as every farm and family are different, so too is every succession story'

'Just as every farm and family are different, so too is every succession story'

As we begin our succession series this week, it's time to look towards the next generation.

EDITORIAL 27 May 2026

Editorial: 'the Government needs to get the planning laws right this time'

Editorial: 'the Government needs to get the planning laws right this time'

The current rural planning guidelines, which have been in place for over 25 years, have always been flawed because they have been open to interpretation depending on your county.

EDITORIAL 27 May 2026

Editorial: ‘Tusla is seeking foster carers that can provide loving homes'

Editorial: ‘Tusla is seeking foster carers that can provide loving homes'

A more accepting society has also opened the doors to more safe homes for children in need of foster care.

EDITORIAL 27 May 2026

Editorial: ‘give people with Friedreich’s Ataxia the chance to live'

Editorial: ‘give people with Friedreich’s Ataxia the chance to live'

As each day passes that this drug is not approved, people with this condition are deteriorating.

EDITORIAL 27 May 2026

Editorial-The beauty of Bloom

Editorial-The beauty of Bloom

While the plants may be the attraction, it’s the people that really make Bloom

EDITORIAL 27 May 2026

Editorial: ‘porn is shaping the sexual perceptions of young people'

Editorial: ‘porn is shaping the sexual perceptions of young people'

Sexual violence in porn is shaping the perceptions and expectations of young Irish people.

EDITORIAL 27 May 2026

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