Deirdre Verney

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

It's important that our rural sayings are recorded because they reveal so much about us as people, our heritage and rural life.

EDITORIAL 5 August 2026

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

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Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

AROUND THE COUNTRY 5 August 2026

Back-to-school costs for secondary students top €1,200

Back-to-school costs for secondary students top €1,200

CONSUMER 5 August 2026

Wicklow lavender fields bloom into global fragrance success

Wicklow lavender fields bloom into global fragrance success

Wicklow lavender fields bloom into global fragrance success

FEATURES 29 July 2026

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

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

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'Nobody can run away from farm succession' - Teagasc expert

'Nobody can run away from farm succession' - Teagasc expert

Teagasc farm management specialist Klara McGriskin says delaying succession planning only makes the process more difficult for farming families, urging them to start the conversation early.

CAREERS 17 June 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'

From grassroots clubs to global competitions, sport continues to bring people together, breaking down barriers and building communities.

EDITORIAL 17 June 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 17 June 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 17 June 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 17 June 2026

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

From Ireland's breathtaking lighthouses to a moving memoir and the poetry captivating readers around the country, Deirdre Verney and Audrey Kane share their favourite cultural picks this week.

L2 17 June 2026

Bridget Walsh: 'Special Olympics is a like second family to us'

Bridget Walsh: 'Special Olympics is a like second family to us'

As she prepares for the Special Olympics Ireland Games in Dublin this weekend, Mayo's Bridget Walsh reflects on what the movement has meant for her life.

FEATURES 17 June 2026

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