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Gardening with Kitty: sowing the seeds for springtime

February technically marks the start of spring in Ireland – so it’s time to get back out into the garden.

GARDENING 4 February 2026

Gardening with Kitty: sowing the seeds for springtime

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Sweet snowdrops are blooming for spring

Sweet snowdrops are blooming for spring

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How St Gobnait created a buzz

How St Gobnait created a buzz

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Aoife Finn’s keen eye for vintage and salvage style

Aoife Finn’s keen eye for vintage and salvage style

Aoife Finn’s keen eye for vintage and salvage style

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‘I think it’s time to bring back the Sunday spin – with a digital detox'

‘I think it’s time to bring back the Sunday spin – with a digital detox'

‘I think it’s time to bring back the Sunday spin – with a digital detox'

L2 4 February 2026

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Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

What we're loving around the country this week, writes Diarmuid Nugent.

MY FARMING WEEK 28 January 2026

How to spot early onset Parkinson’s – and live well

How to spot early onset Parkinson’s – and live well

Fear and uncertainty led Catriona Kinnevey to ignore early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Now she shares her experience to help others.

HEALTH 28 January 2026

Modular living for young homeowners a ‘no brainer’

Modular living for young homeowners a ‘no brainer’

In the first of our four-part series on Building a Home in rural Ireland, Isobel Hyland shares her experience of buying her first home with her partner. The couple have opted for a modular log cabin.

FEATURES 28 January 2026

Gardening with Paul: Alpines living in small spaces

Gardening with Paul: Alpines living in small spaces

Pots and troughs are perfect for growing Alpine plants – they offer flexibility and plenty of interest.

GARDENING 28 January 2026

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

What we're loving around the country this week, writes Diarmuid Nugent.

MY FARMING WEEK 28 January 2026

Exploring the many faces of Brigit as spring beckons

Exploring the many faces of Brigit as spring beckons

Celtic goddess Brigit emerges as a bridge between the mortal and the magical in a newly released book – Brigit: Lady Of The Irish Otherworld.

FEATURES 28 January 2026

Cuddles, picnics, and care visits – donkeys offer it all

Cuddles, picnics, and care visits – donkeys offer it all

A lifelong passion has grown into a unique heritage and wellness business in Co Down, where Robert Wallace has 26 donkeys as therapy animals.

FEATURES 28 January 2026

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Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

Offaly sheep farmer Anne Marie Butterfield has been rearing lambs for years and says a reliable milk replacer is key to keeping pet lambs healthy and thriving.

Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

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