Summer

Editorial: our beautiful Tipperary summers inspire me to get out to grill

I may not be as proficient in grilling as other trained chefs, but when the weather is right there is no better way to cook, writes Janine Kennedy.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Editorial: our beautiful Tipperary summers inspire me to get out to grill

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Five great spots for a summer seafood feed

Five great spots for a summer seafood feed

NEWS 27 May 2026

Peach perfect... why not get them grilled?

Peach perfect... why not get them grilled?

RECIPES 27 May 2026

Caroline Hennessy: smoke, spice and summertime hop options

Caroline Hennessy: smoke, spice and summertime hop options

Caroline Hennessy: smoke, spice and summertime hop options

NEWS 27 May 2026

Get all up in your grill

Get all up in your grill

Get all up in your grill

RECIPES 27 May 2026

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Welcome to the backyard kitchen

Welcome to the backyard kitchen

We've come a long way from those disposable charcoal grills at the beach. When it comes to outdoor cooking, there is something out there for every budget and skill level.

NEWS 6 August 2025

Seven quirky festivals to check out this summer

Seven quirky festivals to check out this summer

Whether you have a grá for niche musical instruments or fancy immersing yourself in the arts scene, there’s a summer festival for you.

FEATURES 6 August 2025

Gardening with Mary: hanging tough but looking good, with basket planting

Gardening with Mary: hanging tough but looking good, with basket planting

Create a beautiful summer hanging basket display with tips from our gardening expert.

GARDENING 6 August 2025

Chef Catherine Fulvio has her hands full on the farm

Chef Catherine Fulvio has her hands full on the farm

From festivals and outdoor cooking to gardening and savouring the moment – chef Catherine Fulvio is embracing a flavour-packed summer.

NEWS 6 August 2025

A happy wife, a happy life’...songs and stories of the May bush

A happy wife, a happy life’...songs and stories of the May bush

The tradition of the May bush, which is associated with our first day of summer, is still honoured.

L2 6 August 2025

Testing the waters: learn to dive into sea swimming the right way

Testing the waters: learn to dive into sea swimming the right way

Open water swimming courses can help you reach your mermaid goals this summer.

FEATURES 6 August 2025

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

What we're loving around the country this week.

MY FARMING WEEK 6 August 2025

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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