Spring
Janine Kennedy on 06 Apr 2021
A light dessert to put some 'spring' in your step
This panna cotta tartlet is creamy, sweet and very light tasting; making it an ideal springtime dessert. Janine Kennedy writes.
Gerry Daly on 17 Mar 2021
In the garden with Gerry Daly: spring sparkler
The Japanese quince, with its bright red flowers, does really sparkle in the spring sunshine, writes Gerry Daly
Leo Powell on 17 Feb 2021
The Front Row: the cultural significance of Imbolc
With spring in the air, this week Leo Powell takes a look at the cultural significance of Imbolc
Contributor on 10 Feb 2021
Brighter days, brighter skin
Our skin is exposed to the elements every day - especially for those of us farming. Suzie O'Neill is here to share some fuss-free products to freshen up our skin, just in time for spring
Leo Powell on 05 Feb 2021
Front Row: the feast of St Brigid
Leo Powell takes a look at some of the stories and customs associated with St Brigid.
Pat O'Toole on 05 Feb 2021
Plenty of amateur dramatics to creating a stage on the farm
Tommy Moyles tells Pat O'Toole of how there are advantages to farming when preparing for a part in an amateur drama production.
Pat O'Toole on 03 Feb 2021
Creating a stage on the farm
Tommy Moyles tell Pat O'Toole of how there are advantages to farming when preparing for a part in an amateur drama production
Mairead Lavery on 27 Jan 2021
Mairead's Garden Diaries: a new visitor to the garden
There’s a definite stretch in the evenings and the birds are singing, can spring be far behind writes Mairead Lavery
Mairead Lavery on 25 Nov 2020
Lots to do despite the weather
The weather might be rough but that won’t deter Mairead Lavery from working in her garden.
Mairead Lavery on 14 Oct 2020
Mairead's garden favourites: the lovely little snowdrop
Snowdrops are the first flowers of the year and their appearance helps comfort us with the promise that ‘everything is going to be all right’, writes Mairead Lavery.
Mairead Lavery on 23 Sep 2020
Mairead's Garden Diaries: time to start planning
It may be September, but Mairead Lavery has a spring in her step as she turns her back on 2020 and contemplates spring bulbs
Mairead Lavery on 09 Sep 2020
Mairead’s garden favourites: alliums
Now is the time to get planting alliums for sensational late spring colour in the garden, writes Mairead Lavery.
Mairead Lavery on 02 Sep 2020
Mairead's country garden favourites: Japanese anemones
Just as everything in the garden is going to pot, along comes the Japanese anemone to save the day writes Mairead Lavery.
Mairead Lavery on 26 Aug 2020
The Garden Diaries: seeking inspiration in other gardens
A visit or two to lovely gardens is the perfect antidote to a miserable summer on the home front writes Mairead Lavery.
Mairead Lavery on 12 Aug 2020
Mairead's Country Garden Favourites: polyanthus and primulas
There's nothing like a bright bunch of beautiful flowers to cheer up a dull winter's day
Mairead Lavery on 06 May 2020
The Garden Diaries: nature’s magnificent bounty
A good garden will produce more flowers than you will ever plant or need. So take advantage and welcome these self-seeders into your life says Mairead Lavery.
Contributor on 18 Mar 2020
Mindfulness: how to feel the fun in your life
Mindfulness expert Catherine Callaghan shows us how to have fun again and put a spring in your step this spring time
Mairead Lavery on 12 Feb 2020
The Garden Diaries: snowdrops - the wonderful pearls of spring
We escaped harsh weather in January and, so far, February hasn’t been so bad either. Our echiums are still in good shape and touch wood, I’m still hoping they make it through their first winter.
Mairead Lavery on 18 Dec 2019
The Garden Diaries: there's a chill in the air
First the bad news. I’m looking out on the garden from my kitchen window and everywhere is covered in frost.
Mairead Lavery on 20 Nov 2019
Chancing my luck with echiums
Would you believe it but when I was tidying up the flower beds this week didn’t I came across baby daffodil shoots