Easter
Amii McKeever on 07 Apr 2021
You know what I gave up for Lent? Skiing
Life is going on with countries subject to different restrictions and it does seem a little unfair. And although Dubai might have pints and self-improvement, Ireland has great lamb and good racing.
Ciara Leahy on 31 Mar 2021
Unwrapping the impact of Easter
Easter egg producers have upped their game when it comes to packaging. Now consumers need to complete the last piece in the environmental puzzle by recycling properly.
Contributor on 31 Mar 2021
No Easter egg hunt for granny
Valerie Murphy writes about the pain the coming Easter holiday brings; knowing that with restrictions in place, she won’t be able to share it with her grandson. Better days are on the horizon.
Janine Kennedy on 30 Mar 2021
Is it even Easter without a hot cross bun?
Janine Kennedy's recipe for the traditional Easter treat has a dense crumb, lots of spice and a rich citrus glaze.
Katie Barragry on 24 Mar 2021
Yoga and relaxation for children
The Creative by Nature interactive camps will take place via Zoom over the Easter holidays
Amii McKeever on 10 Feb 2021
Colour the Countryside is back and bigger than ever
The response to our 2020 Colour the Countryside competition was so amazing that we decided that this year we would give our young readers more colouring, more puzzles and more activities.
Contributor on 06 May 2020
Reader writes: Teaching in Vietnam during lockdown
Sarah and Mary Coughlan, both teachers from Clonfert in Galway, are living in Ho Chi Minh city in Vietnam where COVID-19 restrictions are slowly being lifted, Sarah Coughlan writes
Marcella Connolly on 29 Apr 2020
Living on a prayer
This year the children couldn't go to Lourdes, so Fr Michael Murphy brought Lourdes to the children, writes Marcella Connolly
Janine Kennedy on 29 Apr 2020
Watch: a real recipe for success
This collaborative effort between the GAA Healthy Club Project and St Angela's College in Sligo is succeeding in getting young athletes cooking, writes Janine Kennedy
Janine Kennedy on 22 Apr 2020
Watch: country kids cook
We visited Holy Family National School for a day filled with food, farming and fun.
Katherine O'Leary on 22 Apr 2020
Katherin's Country: a strange Easter and a big, bright thank you
Katherine O’Leary and her family said thank you by shining lights for all frontline staff and in remembrance of those who have lost their lives from COVID-19 on Easter Saturday night
Amii McKeever on 18 Apr 2020
Watch: Raine's 4-4-6-and-2 easy-peasy birthday buns
We're letting the kids in the kitchen while they're off school - and we're liking the results! Part seven is the easiest thing in the world - buns.
Janine Kennedy on 13 Apr 2020
Watch: kids in the kitchen – Maeve's brownies
We've been letting the kids in the kitchen while they're off school – the Easter holidays are now here and that means more time for baking.
Contributor on 11 Apr 2020
Reader writes: poetry corner with Tara Mary Hogan
Sitting in her Copenhagen flat in lockdown, Tara Mary Hogan’s mind wanders free, penning a short poem for Easter.
Janine Kennedy on 09 Apr 2020
Easter lamb recipes from Ireland's Blue Book
Still trying to figure out what your Easter menu will be this year? Take some inspiration from these tantalising lamb recipes from the chefs of Ireland’s Blue Book properties, writes Janine Kennedy.
Neven Maguire on 08 Apr 2020
Neven Maguire: a 'hoppy' Easter at home
Cakes and brownies are just the thing to keep your little ones busy over Easter weekend, writes Neven Maguire.
Amii McKeever on 07 Apr 2020
Watch: Kids in the Kitchen – Dia’s sweet raisin scones
We've been letting the kids in the kitchen while they're off school – the Easter holidays are now here and that means more time for baking.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 01 Apr 2020
Lenten Diary: the nun that almost was
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan concludes her Lenten Diary series and reflects on the role of faith in a time of crisis.
on 01 Apr 2020
Food News: light bites
From the hottest hot cross buns to the prettiest pastel cookware, Gillian Richardson has our top five picks for Easter
Janine Kennedy on 01 Apr 2020
Chocolate personified
Tell us your personality and we'll tell you which Irish-made chocolate is your perfect match.