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Ciara Leahy

Twelve years ago, Colin McArdle was waiting on a kidney transplant. Life changed when his brother Brendan was a match. They will both talk about the experience at our conference, writes Ciara Leahy.

Life

Brenda Donohue: country roots

Entertainment

Sport: 'Bonner' bows out with his head held high

Irish Horse

Helen Sharp: respect your elders

Irish Horse

Racing: will the ban on gambling advertising be effective?

VIDEOS

FEATURES

Deirdre Verney

Brenda Donohue: country roots

RTÉ's Brenda Donohue reflects on her countryside memories, how it influenced her career, her family and the prospect of an 'empty nest', writes Deirdre Verney.

Dee Laffan

Living Life: saucy hit in Spidéal for Blasta

The Builín Blasta brand is becoming a household name for its much soughtafter condiments range, writes Dee Laffan.

Sarah McIntosh

Farms must diversify to survive

Teresa Roche is working on the ground to support issues affecting farm families through advocating for policy changes and promoting the importance of appreciating Irish produce, writes Sarah McIntosh.

Jacqueline Hogge

N17 road deaths spark renewed calls for upgrade

A death toll of eight along one road in Co Mayo so far this year has prompted renewed calls for a motorway to replace the N17 route, writes Jacqueline Hogge.

COLUMNS

Ciara Leahy

Editorial: changing seasons

Twelve years ago, Colin McArdle was waiting on a kidney transplant. Life changed when his brother Brendan was a match. They will both talk about the experience at our conference, writes Ciara Leahy.

Katherine O'Leary

‘Bikes galore and a PhD defence in Holland’

Katherine O’Leary and her husband Tim recently visited Utrecht in Holland, but it wasn’t just a tourist visit, they also had some family celebrations to enjoy.

Contributor

Ask Miriam: 'I will never let her inside my door again'

A bitter fallout between sisters over claims one has been stealing from the other for 40 years is the issue facing Miriam this week.

Ciara Leahy

Editorial: have your say at our Women & Agriculture conference

It can be intimidating to put your hand up in a room of 600 women but your voice matters, writes Ciara Leahy.

LIFESTYLE

Denis Hurley

Sport: 'Bonner' bows out with his head held high

There might have been more naturally skilled players than Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher, but few have maximised their strengths as much as he did, writes Denis Hurley.

Helen Sharp

Helen Sharp: respect your elders

This week, Helen Sharp muses over the fashion of breeding, the treatment of older mares and some useful equine events

Mark Costello

Racing: will the ban on gambling advertising be effective?

The new legislation is welcome, establishing the Gambling Regulation Authority of Ireland, but don’t expect it to solve too many problems, writes Mark Costello.

Janine Kennedy

Budget 2025 a severe disappointment for hospitality workers

With no sign of a reduction in the 13.5% VAT rate for hospitality, we may see a further 1,000 businesses close in the coming months, writes Janine Kennedy.

SPONSORED

Reducing stress on man and beast

Justin Walsh runs a one-man operation and manages a herd of 95 beef cows and heifers at the foot of the Hill of Tara in Co Meath, along with his farming business, Justin also weighs cattle for ICBF.

SPONSORED

Potential in the east for Irish agri-food exports

Ahead of the upcoming trade mission, Bord Bia Asia, Africa and Middle East manager Ciaran Gallagher examines where Vietnam and Thailand fit into Irish agri-food exports.

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Championing client-centric financial advice across Ireland

FDC Financial Services is proud to be part of the overall FDC Group of companies.

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Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec Duo

Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products - Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The unique blend equips it to combat a range of sheep parasites.

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