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Young farmer Donnacha McPartlin follows generations of farming tradition

In IFJ Junior, we meet 12-year-old Donnacha McPartlin, who has learned from the generations before him about farming practices and life on the farm, writes Jordan Mooney.

FEATURES 15 July 2026

Young farmer Donnacha McPartlin follows generations of farming tradition

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Walk your way to better health and wellness with Karl Henry

Walk your way to better health and wellness with Karl Henry

HEALTH 15 July 2026

‘He couldn’t breathe’: mother calls for better food allergy treatment in Ireland

‘He couldn’t breathe’: mother calls for better food allergy treatment in Ireland

HEALTH 15 July 2026

Gardening with Mary: pelargoniums are the perfect patio plant

Gardening with Mary: pelargoniums are the perfect patio plant

Gardening with Mary: pelargoniums are the perfect patio plant

GARDENING 15 July 2026

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

MY FARMING WEEK 15 July 2026

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Inheritance tax rules for childless citizens are unfair, says James Sexton

Inheritance tax rules for childless citizens are unfair, says James Sexton

Childless citizens are calling for a ‘radical approach’ with regards inheritance tax in order to stop discrimination when passing on a home or large assets.

FEATURES 8 July 2026

Inclusive communities pact links dementia patients to GAA clubs

Inclusive communities pact links dementia patients to GAA clubs

Daughters of the late GAA president Sean McCague have launched a GAA partnership with the HSE to raise awareness of dementia and support those with the condition to remain active in their communities.

FEATURES 8 July 2026

Suicide or Survive: the Irish organisation breaking the silence on suicide

Suicide or Survive: the Irish organisation breaking the silence on suicide

Brave conversations and shared experiences about mental health are helping to save lives. Here, Vanessa Burke from Co Kildare tells her story to Brenda McCormick.

HEALTH 8 July 2026

Gardening with Paul: love symbols in the garden

Gardening with Paul: love symbols in the garden

Plants can often be used in a symbolic way for many of life's big occasions, writes Paul Maher.

GARDENING 8 July 2026

Karl Henry: walk and talk your way to happiness on the Camino

Karl Henry: walk and talk your way to happiness on the Camino

The Camino has become a popular pilgrimage for Irish people, here are some tips for the trip.

HEALTH 8 July 2026

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

From knitting for a worthy cause and personalised pet keyrings to poetry that inspires, Deirdre Verney, Diarmuid Nugent and Audrey Kane share a few of their favourite things from around the country.

MY FARMING WEEK 8 July 2026

Stylist Marietta Doran on her rural roots and Galway Races fashion tips

Stylist Marietta Doran on her rural roots and Galway Races fashion tips

Growing up on a farm in Co Carlow shaped stylist and TV personality Marietta Doran in countless positive ways. As the Galway Races approach, she shares top fashion tips for the week.

FEATURES 8 July 2026

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What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

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