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Hop aboard the Santa Express in Stradbally

The ethos of Irish Steam Preservation Society is keeping local heritage alive.

FEATURES 3 December 2025

Hop aboard the Santa Express in Stradbally

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Margaret Leahy: is it time to say slán to Secret Santa?

Margaret Leahy: is it time to say slán to Secret Santa?

L2 3 December 2025

Folklore: ‘the prize of a fattened turkey is an essential part of tradition’

Folklore: ‘the prize of a fattened turkey is an essential part of tradition’

L2 3 December 2025

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

MY FARMING WEEK 3 December 2025

Kielty: ‘The Toy Show – it just has a little bit of magic that pulls people in’

Kielty: ‘The Toy Show – it just has a little bit of magic that pulls people in’

Kielty: ‘The Toy Show – it just has a little bit of magic that pulls people in’

FEATURES 3 December 2025

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Gardening with Kitty: gifts that really grow on you...

Gardening with Kitty: gifts that really grow on you...

Celebrate their love of the outdoors with presents that inspire creativity and nurture growth.

GARDENING 26 November 2025

After-effects of prostate cancer must be addressed

After-effects of prostate cancer must be addressed

We speak to a men’s health advocate and a top urologist about survivorship, urinary incontinence, and life after treatment of prostate cancer.

HEALTH 26 November 2025

Domestic violence victims urged to seek local support

Domestic violence victims urged to seek local support

Support agencies and the gardaí encourage victims of domestic violence to seek help over Christmas as the IFA prepares to launch an awareness and education campaign for the farming community.

FEATURES 26 November 2025

Gardening with Paul: holly is a berry nice decoration

Gardening with Paul: holly is a berry nice decoration

Long-held dear as the symbol of Christmas, holly has much mystique and mythology.

GARDENING 26 November 2025

‘My life has been shattered by long COVID’

‘My life has been shattered by long COVID’

There are more than 200 symptoms related to long COVID, which have a substantial impact on the daily lives of those living with it.

HEALTH 26 November 2025

Eddie Bulfin's 'wearable nature' jewellery brings Co Offaly to life

Eddie Bulfin's 'wearable nature' jewellery brings Co Offaly to life

Combining work as a fire performer and craftsman, Eddie Bulfin is bringing nature from rural Offaly into his Celtic Flame jewellery range.

L2 26 November 2025

Michelle and Simon Brown: 'choose and cut your own Christmas tree at our farm'

Michelle and Simon Brown: 'choose and cut your own Christmas tree at our farm'

Family-run, Ballyogan Christmas Trees has become a festive favourite with their 'choose and cut' fresh, real trees at their farm in Kilkenny.

FEATURES 26 November 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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