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From bowel movements to fibre: decoding gut health

The bacteria that lives in your gut is unique, so when it comes to digestive health, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Senior dietitian Ciara McNulty, explains what matters it comes to your gut.

HEALTH 21 October 2026

From bowel movements to fibre: decoding gut health

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‘Whatever you do, don’t mess with the Little Folk at Oíche Shamhna'

‘Whatever you do, don’t mess with the Little Folk at Oíche Shamhna'

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Country Vibes: a few of our favourite things...

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FEATURES 21 October 2026

John Creedon: ‘I genuinely don’t care which shelf I land on’

John Creedon: ‘I genuinely don’t care which shelf I land on’

John Creedon: ‘I genuinely don’t care which shelf I land on’

FEATURES 21 October 2026

Gardening with Paul: compact conifers with big impact

Gardening with Paul: compact conifers with big impact

Gardening with Paul: compact conifers with big impact

GARDENING 21 October 2026

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Big Barn Bash brings food, farming and fun to Carlow

Big Barn Bash brings food, farming and fun to Carlow

Food and community come together at Coppenagh House Farm in Carlow this Halloween weekend, as the farm hosts the inaugural Big Barn Bash.

FEATURES 14 October 2026

Seven family-friendly Halloween events around Ireland

Seven family-friendly Halloween events around Ireland

From pumpkin patches and haunted trails to dazzling light shows and ancient Samhain traditions, discover seven memorable Halloween experiences across Ireland.

FEATURES 14 October 2026

What losing his energy taught health and wellness coach Karl Henry

What losing his energy taught health and wellness coach Karl Henry

After a serious illness left him exhausted, Karl Henry shares the simple habits that helped him rebuild his energy levels.

HEALTH 14 October 2026

Anna May McHugh: 'the Ploughing was our life, morning, noon and night’

Anna May McHugh: 'the Ploughing was our life, morning, noon and night’

Ahead of the Women & Agriculture conference, Anna May McHugh reflects on a lifetime devoted to the National Ploughing Championships and breaking new ground as a female leader in 1970s Ireland.

FEATURES 14 October 2026

Country Vibes: a few of our favourite things...

Country Vibes: a few of our favourite things...

From eight decades of Macra, to after-dark no-scare events in Meath and readers' poetry, Emer Roche shares some of the things catching our eye this week.

FEATURES 14 October 2026

Gardening with Mary: from little acorns to great oaks

Gardening with Mary: from little acorns to great oaks

Look beyond the autumn colour and collect some seeds to plan for tomorrow’s trees.

GARDENING 14 October 2026

‘It’s cheaper than therapy’: how Sound Waves choir is bringing women together

‘It’s cheaper than therapy’: how Sound Waves choir is bringing women together

From Kinsale to Ballincollig, women are building lasting friendships and growing in confidence through Sound Waves choir ahead of its performance at the Women & Agriculture conference..

FEATURES 14 October 2026

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How the Nolan family is building its future herd

JJ Nolan farms at Ballyduhig, outside Broadford in Co Limerick, with his wife Mary and their son Gerard.

How the Nolan family is building its future herd

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