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Cork University Hospital stem cell facility '20 years overdue'

Campaigners are cautiously optimistic after bringing their case for a €27m stem cell facility at CUH to Leinster House.

HEALTH 8 October 2026

Cork University Hospital stem cell facility '20 years overdue'

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FEATURES 7 October 2026

The first rule of Tuesday Night Cider-Making Club: enjoy the process

The first rule of Tuesday Night Cider-Making Club: enjoy the process

FEATURES 7 October 2026

The secret to healthy ageing? It’s all about core strength

The secret to healthy ageing? It’s all about core strength

The secret to healthy ageing? It’s all about core strength

HEALTH 7 October 2026

Gardening with Paul: bulbs to plant now for a spring surprise in 2027

Gardening with Paul: bulbs to plant now for a spring surprise in 2027

Gardening with Paul: bulbs to plant now for a spring surprise in 2027

GARDENING 7 October 2026

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Why thousands of farmers rely on Alan O'Reilly's weather forecasts

Why thousands of farmers rely on Alan O'Reilly's weather forecasts

Long before Alan O'Reilly became the face of Carlow Weather and built an audience of more than 300,000 followers, he was a young boy fascinated by snow on the Blackstairs Mountains.

FEATURES 30 September 2026

Úna Crawford O'Brien admits 'I couldn't cope' while caring for Bryan Murray

Úna Crawford O'Brien admits 'I couldn't cope' while caring for Bryan Murray

After years caring for her partner Bryan Murray following his Alzheimer's diagnosis, Úna Crawford O'Brien has a message for others facing the same challenges - you do not have to manage alone.

HEALTH 30 September 2026

Meet the tractor-mad Carlow triplets taking sheep to school to teach farm safety

Meet the tractor-mad Carlow triplets taking sheep to school to teach farm safety

Farm Safety Ambassadors Alex, Luca and Oisín Rothwell help to launch the latest round of the successful AgriKids initiative.

FEATURES 30 September 2026

Country Vibes...a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes...a few of our favourite things

From tree planting to Fijian iguanas and poetry, Emer Roche shares some of the things catching our eye this week.

FEATURES 30 September 2026

Gardening with Kitty: the autumn gardening secret that improves soil

Gardening with Kitty: the autumn gardening secret that improves soil

Make autumn gardening easier by finding out where you can ‘leave the leaves’ in your garden and turn fallen leaves into valuable leaf mould.

GARDENING 30 September 2026

Karl Henry shares powerful life lesson after emotional 115km Camino

Karl Henry shares powerful life lesson after emotional 115km Camino

The power of people you surround yourself with can help you achieve major milestones.

HEALTH 30 September 2026

Women who farm are still struggling to be recognised as farmers, report finds

Women who farm are still struggling to be recognised as farmers, report finds

Equality and choice are the baseline for attracting and retaining women in farming, according to Professor Maura Farrell, the author of a new report on female-led innovation in rural areas.

FEATURES 30 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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