Deirdre Verney

dverney@farmersjournal.ie

Sweet snowdrops are blooming for spring

Snowdrops may be small, but for Cork gardener Hester Forde they hold immense meaning.

FEATURES 4 February 2026

Sweet snowdrops are blooming for spring

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Exploring the many faces of Brigit as spring beckons

Exploring the many faces of Brigit as spring beckons

FEATURES 28 January 2026

Top tips to improve your financial fitness in 2026

Top tips to improve your financial fitness in 2026

CONSUMER 14 January 2026

Life on the land: a pictorial record of our farming past

Life on the land: a pictorial record of our farming past

Life on the land: a pictorial record of our farming past

FEATURES 14 January 2026

'You pause the stress of the day, and get out walking'

'You pause the stress of the day, and get out walking'

'You pause the stress of the day, and get out walking'

FEATURES 7 January 2026

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Bring the flavours of Foxford Café straight to your kitchen

Bring the flavours of Foxford Café straight to your kitchen

Head chef, Kathleen Flavin has turned Foxford into a top food and lifestyle destination with her wholesome recipes – now you can try them at home.

RECIPES 3 December 2025

Swapping the milking parlour for the stage

Swapping the milking parlour for the stage

There will be strong farming representation in a comedy play coming to Mayo this January.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Vintage tractor fans head for Portlaoise

Vintage tractor fans head for Portlaoise

New Year's Day vintage car and tractor run in Laois will benefit SOSAD Ireland.

NEWS 3 December 2025

New energy labels give customers more power

New energy labels give customers more power

New energy labels for smartphones and tablets will rate energy efficiency, battery life and durability.

CONSUMER 3 December 2025

Gardening with Mary: create a garden winter wonderland

Gardening with Mary: create a garden winter wonderland

Add some seasonal sparkle to your garden and enjoy the changes that come with winter.

GARDENING 3 December 2025

Green gifts: the 12 crafts of Christmas

Green gifts: the 12 crafts of Christmas

Looking for some last-minute gifts? Crafters and creatives in Ireland are producing unique and one-off gifts for all the family.

FEATURES 3 December 2025

Hop aboard the Santa Express in Stradbally

Hop aboard the Santa Express in Stradbally

The ethos of Irish Steam Preservation Society is keeping local heritage alive.

FEATURES 3 December 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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