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Dry, itchy skin in winter: expert explains the habits that could make it worse

Cold weather, wind and central heating can leave skin dry and irritated. Skincare expert Claire Balas explains how to protect your skin.

HEALTH 4 November 2026

Dry, itchy skin in winter: expert explains the habits that could make it worse

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Four simple checks you can do at home to help keep track of your health

Four simple checks you can do at home to help keep track of your health

FEATURES 4 November 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘my son’s obsession with his phone is creating endless family rows’

Dear Miriam: ‘my son’s obsession with his phone is creating endless family rows’

FEATURES 4 November 2026

November gardening: the overlooked crop that could protect soil until spring

November gardening: the overlooked crop that could protect soil until spring

November gardening: the overlooked crop that could protect soil until spring

GARDENING 4 November 2026

A delicious hard sheep's cheese is a family affair in Terryglass

A delicious hard sheep's cheese is a family affair in Terryglass

A delicious hard sheep's cheese is a family affair in Terryglass

FEATURES 4 November 2026

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Country Vibes: we take a look at some of our favourite things

Country Vibes: we take a look at some of our favourite things

From Cork International Film Festival to the King of Pop, Emer Roche takes a look at what has been catching our attention.

FEATURES 4 November 2026

Irish wool isn't worthless and one Galway farmer is determined to prove it

Irish wool isn't worthless and one Galway farmer is determined to prove it

Galway farmer Katarina Hruskova is building a micro mill to process Irish wool, a project that co-op founder Blátnaid Gallagher says could restore trust, transparency and value to the industry.

FEATURES 4 November 2026

'The story is in their faces' - portraits of rural Ireland's older generation

'The story is in their faces' - portraits of rural Ireland's older generation

A new exhibition in Co Roscommon captures rural people in evocative detail in their own surroundings.

FEATURES 3 November 2026

Benedictions and bikinis - Creedon a real Cork treat at Women & Ag conference

Benedictions and bikinis - Creedon a real Cork treat at Women & Ag conference

Sitting down for a conversation with Irish Farmers Journal editor Adam Woods, John Creedon had the crowd in peels of laughter.

FEATURES 29 October 2026

'The day I asked for help was the bravest decision I ever made'

'The day I asked for help was the bravest decision I ever made'

Vegetable farmer shares moving journey from drug use to recovery

FEATURES 29 October 2026

Best gardening books for Christmas: expert picks for all skill levels

Best gardening books for Christmas: expert picks for all skill levels

From plant encyclopedias to vegetable-growing guides, these are the best gardening books to buy as Christmas gifts for gardeners and plant enthusiasts, writes Paul Maher.

GARDENING 28 October 2026

Mart manager Ciara Ryan: ‘the mart is just manic from the time you start’

Mart manager Ciara Ryan: ‘the mart is just manic from the time you start’

One of the youngest mart managers in the country, Ciara Ryan from Templederry, is revelling in the responsibility her high-profile role brings.

FEATURES 28 October 2026

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SenseHub Lifetime: every animal, every stage, every minute

MSD Animal Health has launched SenseHub® Lifetime, the world’s only system that monitors dairy animals at every stage of life. It covers calves, replacement heifers and the cow’s entire lactation.

SenseHub Lifetime: every animal, every stage, every minute

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