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Janine Kennedy on 05 Jan 2022
Climate Conversations: changing materials and mindsets through the bioeconomy
How much does the average citizen understand about the Government's plan to develop an Irish bioeconomy? Janine Kennedy explains what a bioeconomy means for business and consumers alike.
Ciara Leahy on 01 Jan 2022
Food News: shopping hits a new high in Kildare
A new gourmet food shop opened in Ballymore Eustace in Kildare and Aldi launches this year's brown bread from the winner of the annual national brown bread baking competition.
Amii McKeever on 29 Dec 2021
Where to relax in 2022
Whether it's a break away on your own, a family treat or a girls' day out, the team at Irish Country Living review some top spas to visit in 2022.
Janine Kennedy on 22 Dec 2021
Climate Conversations: engaging in a circular economy, part two
Janine Kennedy is examining the circular economy goals from the new Government Climate Action Plan and exploring how rural communities can get involved to keep the local economy working
Ciara Leahy on 24 Nov 2021
Consumer Watch: Black Friday – think before you click
As the shopping frenzy that is Black Friday descends this weekend, Ciara Leahy has this advice for staying safe online and getting the best deals.
Ciara Leahy on 17 Nov 2021
Shopping locally is the best option this Black Friday
As part of a two week series, Ciara Leahy is helping you prepare for Black Friday. This week, she explains how significant changes to the postage system means shopping locally is best for your pocket.
Ciara Leahy on 27 Oct 2021
Consumer: is it time to start Christmas shopping?
With reports of empty supermarket shelves and queues for toy shops in the UK, should Irish consumers also be starting their Christmas shopping? Ciara Leahy finds out.
Ciara Leahy on 29 Sep 2021
Food waste: what you can do to make a difference
Climate change can feel like a huge, overwhelming problem but small changes can make a big difference especially when it comes to food waste, writes Ciara Leahy.
Ciara Leahy on 18 Aug 2021
Editorial: robotic dogs to carry the shopping
Robots are set to become part of our shopping experience. While they do the heavy lifting, it’ll leave us more time and energy to savour personal interactions in our local shops, writes Ciara Leahy.
Margaret Nolan on 07 Apr 2021
Money Mentor: increase in farms being hit by cybercrime
Money Mentor Margaret Nolan advises how to avoid cybercrime and invoice scams that are targeting farm business
Ciara Leahy on 27 Jan 2021
Consumer: shopping online post-Brexit
Why is that a €50 jumper bought online actually costing me €82? Ciara Leahy explains how internet shopping with a UK retailer is now more complicated and costly for consumers.
Katriona Kinsella on 09 Dec 2020
Ardattin Embroidery putting its name on the map
Ciara Stanley started her embroidery business by chance, now she has become well-known for her agricultural designs, in conversation with Katriona Kinsella.
Maria Moynihan on 09 Dec 2020
Christmas can still be special
It might be a Christmas like never before, but that does not mean that it can't be special. Maria Moynihan talks to three readers about how they plan to celebrate the festive season in spite of COVID-19
on 23 Oct 2020
COMPETITION: €400 in prizes to be won with SuperValu
We are offering four lucky readers the chance to win one of four prizes with SuperValu
Contributor on 14 Oct 2020
A wardrobe fit for autumn
Style adviser Maria Carton shares her advice on how to get your wardrobe autumn ready
Mairead Lavery on 05 Sep 2020
John Moran: COVID-19 presents opportunity for growth in the regions
John Moran is a man of many parts: lawyer, social entrepreneur and public servant. He took time out to talk with Mairead Lavery about COVID-19 and the opportunities it presents for the regions.
Mairead Lavery on 02 Sep 2020
Opportunities for the regions
John Moran is a man of many parts: lawyer, social entrepreneur and public servant. He took time out to talk with Mairead Lavery about COVID-19 and the opportunities it presents for the regions
Anne O'Donoghue on 05 Aug 2020
My Country Living: ‘We think the secret to good food is good produce’
Setting up Millbank Farm Shop in Co Down before her last year of university wasn’t easy, but now Emily McGowan is back home fulltime making waves alongside her father Adrian. In conversation with Anne
Contributor on 01 Jul 2020
The value of determining ‘cost per wear’
Stylist Laura Jordan in the third of our four part fashion series explains what 'cost-per-wear' is and why it is an important consideration for your capsule wardrobe.
Katherine O'Leary on 24 Jun 2020
Katherine’s Country: emerging from lockdown
A return to normal interaction with people seems impossible due to the constant worry related to infection prevention. Katherine O’Leary realises that emerging from lockdown is not simple