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Storm preparation: the essentials I keep in my emergency box

After days without power during previous storms, Margaret Leahy now keeps a fully stocked emergency box and shares her practical tips for getting storm-ready.

BLOG 28 October 2026

Storm preparation: the essentials I keep in my emergency box

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‘When we talk about dementia, the person must remain at the heart of the story'

‘When we talk about dementia, the person must remain at the heart of the story'

BLOG 14 October 2026

No superpowers needed: five habits for a healthier life

No superpowers needed: five habits for a healthier life

BLOG 14 October 2026

'Once a lifeline for the lovesick and homesick, phone boxes still connect us'

'Once a lifeline for the lovesick and homesick, phone boxes still connect us'

'Once a lifeline for the lovesick and homesick, phone boxes still connect us'

BLOG 7 October 2026

'I never felt I was giving her away on her wedding day'

'I never felt I was giving her away on her wedding day'

'I never felt I was giving her away on her wedding day'

BLOG 30 September 2026

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‘On the sad anniversary of 9/11, the son of Leitrim is remembered'

‘On the sad anniversary of 9/11, the son of Leitrim is remembered'

Remembering Father Mychal Judge, the Irish-American priest whose courage and compassion shone through one of history’s darkest days, says Kate Durrant.

BLOG 16 September 2026

‘Unless you change the settings, Google’s answers will be generated by AI’

‘Unless you change the settings, Google’s answers will be generated by AI’

AI has the potential to make our lives easier, but at what cost? Margaret Leahy examines the growing role of artificial intelligence in online search and everyday life.

BLOG 2 September 2026

'We shed a tear for my husband, John, and all who never saw Mayo's triumph'

'We shed a tear for my husband, John, and all who never saw Mayo's triumph'

Memories of following the Green and Red through the years come flooding back as Margaret Leahy reflects on those who waited a lifetime for success.

BLOG 26 August 2026

'The water crisis has eased on our farm, but the grass battle lies ahead'

'The water crisis has eased on our farm, but the grass battle lies ahead'

Surviving the recent drought was no mean feat for our Desperate Farmhusband, especially when the farm's well suddenly stopped supplying water.

BLOG 19 August 2026

‘Even sitting in a hospital waiting room can be something to be thankful for'

‘Even sitting in a hospital waiting room can be something to be thankful for'

Sitting in a hospital waiting room is something many of us will experience, whether for ourselves or someone we love, says Kate Durrant.

BLOG 12 August 2026

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