Deirdre Verney

dverney@farmersjournal.ie

Hop aboard the Santa Express in Stradbally

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

FEATURES 3 December 2025

Hop aboard the Santa Express in Stradbally

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New show for Tadhg's rural cast of characters

New show for Tadhg's rural cast of characters

L2 2 December 2025

Eddie Bulfin's 'wearable nature' jewellery brings Co Offaly to life

Eddie Bulfin's 'wearable nature' jewellery brings Co Offaly to life

L2 26 November 2025

Michelle and Simon Brown: 'choose and cut your own Christmas tree at our farm'

Michelle and Simon Brown: 'choose and cut your own Christmas tree at our farm'

Michelle and Simon Brown: 'choose and cut your own Christmas tree at our farm'

FEATURES 26 November 2025

Shop smart, save more – Black Friday survival guide

Shop smart, save more – Black Friday survival guide

Shop smart, save more – Black Friday survival guide

CONSUMER 26 November 2025

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A patchwork path to wellness and friendship

A patchwork path to wellness and friendship

Rebecca Ní Chonchúir’s passion for quilting is more than just sewing. It’s a creative community that has helped her cope with a cancer diagnosis.

FEATURES 22 October 2025

‘There’s so much we can do to make positive changes’

‘There’s so much we can do to make positive changes’

Kate Jones, author of My Plastic-Free Home, offers tips for an eco-conscious festive season.

FEATURES 22 October 2025

Editorial: ‘every euro you spend with a local business invests in the community’

Editorial: ‘every euro you spend with a local business invests in the community’

Shopping local this season will keep small businesses standing proud in rural communities.

EDITORIAL 22 October 2025

Crafter Micheál is making a difference, one reindeer at a time

Crafter Micheál is making a difference, one reindeer at a time

Unwilling to let an intellectual disability hold him back, Micheál Brett is is looking forward to opening his Christmas craft shop this weekend.

FEATURES 22 October 2025

Shannon Copland's fine balancing act

Shannon Copland's fine balancing act

Supplying rare and unusual vegetables to top restaurants and walking tall on stilts comes naturally to this Westmeath grower.

FEATURES 22 October 2025

Pastures New for broadcaster Clare Balding

Pastures New for broadcaster Clare Balding

Her debut novel is hot off the pasture and leans into her love of the countryside and rural life.

FEATURES 22 October 2025

Fang-tastic Howl-oween fun for all the family

Fang-tastic Howl-oween fun for all the family

From hocus pocus and the púca to music, food and puppets, here's our pick of events over the Bank Holiday weekend.

FEATURES 22 October 2025

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Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

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