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Four simple exercises to test and track your progress

Health and wellness trainer Karl Henry shares some exercises to help you improve your fitness.

HEALTH 6 May 2026

Four simple exercises to test and track your progress

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Tulips bring a colourful glow

Tulips bring a colourful glow

GARDENING 6 May 2026

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

MY FARMING WEEK 6 May 2026

CycleUp: a stitch in time helps saves the planet

CycleUp: a stitch in time helps saves the planet

CycleUp: a stitch in time helps saves the planet

FEATURES 6 May 2026

Women are changing the mindset of the mart

Women are changing the mindset of the mart

Women are changing the mindset of the mart

FEATURES 6 May 2026

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Irish women turning to Spain for mid-urethral sling surgery

Irish women turning to Spain for mid-urethral sling surgery

With mid-urethral sling surgery on pause in this country, 25 women have travelled from Ireland to Spain to be treated for stress urinary incontinence by Cork gynaecologist Barry O’Reilly.

HEALTH 29 April 2026

Lisnavagh House: a sanctuary of history and wellness in Co Carlow

Lisnavagh House: a sanctuary of history and wellness in Co Carlow

The period home in Co Carlow dates back to the 1600s and is steeped in history and heritage – but it has developed with modern times and trends for a bright future.

FEATURES 29 April 2026

A happy wife, a happy life’...songs and stories of the May bush

A happy wife, a happy life’...songs and stories of the May bush

The tradition of the May bush, which is associated with our first day of summer, is still honoured.

L2 29 April 2026

Gardening with Kitty: enjoy the art of direct sowing

Gardening with Kitty: enjoy the art of direct sowing

May is one of the busiest months of the year in the garden, with the sowing window at its widest.

GARDENING 29 April 2026

Everyday health with your coach Karl Henry

Everyday health with your coach Karl Henry

Health and wellness coach Karl Henry shares simple tips to help you stay strong and age well.

HEALTH 29 April 2026

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

From Boyle to Belfast, take a look at the events that have caught the eye of the team this week.

MY FARMING WEEK 29 April 2026

Census centenarian: 'I don’t think about my age because if I did, I’d feel old'

Census centenarian: 'I don’t think about my age because if I did, I’d feel old'

Bridie O'Connor on appearing in the 1926 census, meeting de Valera and life on the farm in Galway during the early years of the State.

FEATURES 29 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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