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The first rule of Tuesday Night Cider-Making Club: enjoy the process

With a glut of apples, we set out to make cider. Whether we mastered it or not is another matter, says folkorisk Shane Lehane.

FEATURES 7 October 2026

The first rule of Tuesday Night Cider-Making Club: enjoy the process

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Gardening with Paul: bulbs to plant now for a spring surprise in 2027

Gardening with Paul: bulbs to plant now for a spring surprise in 2027

GARDENING 7 October 2026

The secret to healthy ageing? It’s all about core strength

The secret to healthy ageing? It’s all about core strength

HEALTH 7 October 2026

Money Mentor: how can I help to buy a starter home for my kids?

Money Mentor: how can I help to buy a starter home for my kids?

Money Mentor: how can I help to buy a starter home for my kids?

MONEY MENTOR 7 October 2026

'Once a lifeline for the lovesick and homesick, phone boxes still connect us'

'Once a lifeline for the lovesick and homesick, phone boxes still connect us'

'Once a lifeline for the lovesick and homesick, phone boxes still connect us'

BLOG 7 October 2026

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Farmer Writes: 13-year-old cow takes 'one giant leap for cowkind' at hoof trim

Farmer Writes: 13-year-old cow takes 'one giant leap for cowkind' at hoof trim

Karen McCabe writes about the delicate balance between not keeping cattle in paddocks for too long and not teaching calves to sing for their supper.

FARMER WRITES 3 October 2026

Wexford Macra puts on a jiving show

Wexford Macra puts on a jiving show

Wexford branch PRO Sara Stacey relays the action from Ashdown Park Hotel.

NEWS 3 October 2026

Vet explains why lush autumn grass may not be as good for cows as it looks

Vet explains why lush autumn grass may not be as good for cows as it looks

Stomach worms are also thriving, and a dung sample is the cheapest way to check.

NEWS 3 October 2026

IFA president meets farm leaders in Brussels on CAP campaign

IFA president meets farm leaders in Brussels on CAP campaign

Francie Gorman was unequivocal in spelling out the impact Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) cuts could have on farmers.

NEWS 3 October 2026

Wind farm connection requires 13ha of forest to be cleared in Cork

Wind farm connection requires 13ha of forest to be cleared in Cork

Coom Green Energy Park Limited is also planning to lay almost 16km of cabling as part of the wind farm construction.

NEWS 3 October 2026

High Court judge slaps down latest appeal against €175m Kilkenny wind farm

High Court judge slaps down latest appeal against €175m Kilkenny wind farm

A court challenge case against a Kilkenny wind farm has been before the courts for almost four years.

NEWS 3 October 2026

Three steps to better bull selection using the EuroStar Index

Three steps to better bull selection using the EuroStar Index

Chris Daly and Clodagh Ryan give some useful tips on how farmers can improve their understanding and usage of the Euro star figures.

BREEDING & HEALTH 3 October 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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