Rosalind Skillen

rskillen@farmersjournal.ie

Irish women turning to Spain for mid-urethral sling surgery

With mid-urethral sling surgery on pause in this country, 25 women have travelled from Ireland to Spain to be treated for stress urinary incontinence by Cork gynaecologist Barry O’Reilly.

HEALTH 6 May 2026

Irish women turning to Spain for mid-urethral sling surgery

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Alicia Mc Hugh: ‘growing flowers helped quiet my mind’

Alicia Mc Hugh: ‘growing flowers helped quiet my mind’

FEATURES 29 April 2026

‘Ozempic breasts are a real thing' say experts

‘Ozempic breasts are a real thing' say experts

HEALTH 29 April 2026

Experts advise booking summer flights now from Ireland

Experts advise booking summer flights now from Ireland

Experts advise booking summer flights now from Ireland

CONSUMER 22 April 2026

CervicalCheck survivors still fighting for a ‘healing space’

CervicalCheck survivors still fighting for a ‘healing space’

CervicalCheck survivors still fighting for a ‘healing space’

HEALTH 22 April 2026

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Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

From must-visit spots to standout finds, here’s what the Irish Country Living team is loving around the country this week.

MY FARMING WEEK 8 April 2026

Blind Golf Association: ‘blind golf sounds like a different game – it’s not’

Blind Golf Association: ‘blind golf sounds like a different game – it’s not’

Northern Ireland Blind Golf Association has supported blind and visually impaired people to gain independence through the game of golf.

FEATURES 8 April 2026

Spilling the tea with Maître d'

Spilling the tea with Maître d'

If it's happening in the world of Irish food, you better believe our Maître D' knows all about it.

NEWS 8 April 2026

For Peat’s Sake: from culture to climate focus in Laois

For Peat’s Sake: from culture to climate focus in Laois

A former turf cutter and conservationist: meet the father and daughter from Co Laois who won’t stop talking about why they love Ireland’s bogs.

FEATURES 8 April 2026

Breastfeeding rates hit 55% on Irish farms, but still lag global averages

Breastfeeding rates hit 55% on Irish farms, but still lag global averages

Breastfeeding rates in Ireland are improving, reaching 55% among farming families, but the country still falls behind global averages, with experts pointing to gaps in support.

HEALTH 8 April 2026

Testing the waters: learn to dive into sea swimming the right way

Testing the waters: learn to dive into sea swimming the right way

Open water swimming courses can help you reach your mermaid goals this summer.

FEATURES 8 April 2026

Paralympian Rosemary Gaffney: major heart surgery was ‘hard, but worth it'

Paralympian Rosemary Gaffney: major heart surgery was ‘hard, but worth it'

The para dressage rider Rosemary Gaffney shares her reflections on recovery from heart surgery and the realities of returning to activity.

HEALTH 8 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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