Rosalind Skillen

rskillen@farmersjournal.ie

Supporting mental health from farms to schools

Loneliness and anxiety is gripping young people in rural Ireland, but there is support at a community level across the country.

HEALTH 18 March 2026

Supporting mental health from farms to schools

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Hillsborough Castle head gardener’s top tips

Hillsborough Castle head gardener’s top tips

FEATURES 18 March 2026

Hillsborough head gardener shares gardening advice

Hillsborough head gardener shares gardening advice

FEATURES 18 March 2026

‘Sent to their rooms’ by the Irish rental crisis

‘Sent to their rooms’ by the Irish rental crisis

‘Sent to their rooms’ by the Irish rental crisis

FEATURES 11 March 2026

Michaela Morley: ‘the kidney transplant changed my life a lot’

Michaela Morley: ‘the kidney transplant changed my life a lot’

Michaela Morley: ‘the kidney transplant changed my life a lot’

HEALTH 11 March 2026

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Health misinformation: Dr Google will see you now ... at your own risk

Health misinformation: Dr Google will see you now ... at your own risk

In an age of health misinformation, knowing who – and what – to trust online can be confusing.Several medical experts give their advice.

HEALTH 11 February 2026

Eating disorders: families go to ‘hell and back’ accessing support

Eating disorders: families go to ‘hell and back’ accessing support

Postcode lottery and a growing demand for services is top of the agenda during Eating Disorder Awareness Week, as well as a surge in midlife cases.

HEALTH 11 February 2026

Energy saving: how to get the best out of the new SEAI grants

Energy saving: how to get the best out of the new SEAI grants

New changes to SEAI initiatives will help improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your home.

CONSUMER 11 February 2026

Barbara McAteer: getting to the heart of holistic handmade skincare

Barbara McAteer: getting to the heart of holistic handmade skincare

Barbara McAteer, holistic therapist and founder of Josie’s Botanicals, is on a mission to share the importance of natural and pure ingredients.

FEATURES 11 February 2026

Common Conditions Service Ireland: what your pharmacist can treat

Common Conditions Service Ireland: what your pharmacist can treat

From shingles to cystitis, the rollout of the new Common Conditions Service will enable pharmacies to treat up to eight health problems.

HEALTH 11 February 2026

Let there be light in your design process

Let there be light in your design process

Leading design experts shed light on home renovations, sharing practical tips and expert advice on what to consider from day one for your project.

FEATURES 11 February 2026

Small pouches with big risks: new nicotine trend rising

Small pouches with big risks: new nicotine trend rising

While traditional smoking is declining in young adults, a surge in nicotine pouches is raising concerns about addiction and long-term effects.

HEALTH 11 February 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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