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From Mayo to Romania: Paula Donnellan Walsh takes on the world mountain stage

Training on the hills of the west has helped prepare the Mayo runner for the World Mountain Running Championships in Romania.

SPORT 19 August 2026

From Mayo to Romania: Paula Donnellan Walsh takes on the world mountain stage

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Dáithí Ó Sé: 'There’s no place to hide on The Rose of Tralee stage’

Dáithí Ó Sé: 'There’s no place to hide on The Rose of Tralee stage’

FEATURES 14 August 2026

‘Things have progressed but it’s definitely not 100% there’ - Nora Stapleton

‘Things have progressed but it’s definitely not 100% there’ - Nora Stapleton

SPORT 12 August 2026

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

AROUND THE COUNTRY 5 August 2026

The Book Corner: Donal Ryan, the king of rural fiction returns with new novel

The Book Corner: Donal Ryan, the king of rural fiction returns with new novel

The Book Corner: Donal Ryan, the king of rural fiction returns with new novel

BOOKS 5 August 2026

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'We've a squad good enough for senior football' - Fermanagh chairperson

'We've a squad good enough for senior football' - Fermanagh chairperson

Fermanagh will bid to reach senior level for the first time this weekend.

SPORT 10 June 2026

Love crosses county lines, but who will have the final say in the race for Sam?

Love crosses county lines, but who will have the final say in the race for Sam?

As Kerry chase a 40th All-Ireland title and Mayo seek to end their 75-year wait, loyalties are divided on Geraldine and Michael Gill’s farm.

SPORT 10 June 2026

Hayes family divided as Liam MacCarthy Cup goes on the line

Hayes family divided as Liam MacCarthy Cup goes on the line

In hurling stronghold Clarinbridge, the usually united Hayes family find themselves on opposite sides as Ray and Anita prepare to face off ahead of the All-Ireland Final.

SPORT 10 June 2026

The Book Corner: Maggie O'Farrell scores again with Land

The Book Corner: Maggie O'Farrell scores again with Land

The latest work by Maggie O’Farrell is her tenth novel and most likely a Booker Prize candidate.

BOOKS 10 June 2026

Valerie Wheeler: ‘I love being out pitchside’

Valerie Wheeler: ‘I love being out pitchside’

High season for GAA means little rest for Valerie Wheeler, but it's just the way she likes it.

SPORT 10 June 2026

Game on for the GAA with digital launch of Gaelic Football Laochra

Game on for the GAA with digital launch of Gaelic Football Laochra

Gaelic Football Laochra is the first new GAA video game in nearly 20 years.

SPORT 10 June 2026

Savage hunger to grow women’s football

Savage hunger to grow women’s football

New ladies’ football CEO Lyn Savage keen to maintain positive progress.

SPORT 10 June 2026

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