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The Book Corner: McManus delves into the hearts of Ireland

Leitrim’s Kevin McManus has a gem on his hands with his latest title, A Light At Evening.

BOOKS 16 September 2026

The Book Corner: McManus delves into the hearts of Ireland

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Blood and guts are what it takes

Blood and guts are what it takes

CL-IFJHOME 9 September 2026

The Book Corner: Donal Ryan, the king of rural fiction returns with new novel

The Book Corner: Donal Ryan, the king of rural fiction returns with new novel

BOOKS 5 August 2026

The Book Corner: Maggie O'Farrell scores again with Land

The Book Corner: Maggie O'Farrell scores again with Land

The Book Corner: Maggie O'Farrell scores again with Land

BOOKS 8 July 2026

The Book Corner: eight fantastic summer reads

The Book Corner: eight fantastic summer reads

The Book Corner: eight fantastic summer reads

BOOKS 10 June 2026

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Shane Smith in full Bloom

Shane Smith in full Bloom

Shane Smith is learning to live with grief while simultaneously enjoying the success of his best-selling debut cookbook, Loaf Tin Bakes.

NEWS 3 December 2025

The Wisdom of Farmers: ‘I got the sense that we were on sacred land’

The Wisdom of Farmers: ‘I got the sense that we were on sacred land’

Life lessons we can take from those who work the land from the pen of Longford farmer and best-selling writer John Connell.

BOOKS 3 December 2025

The Book Corner: Stedman is well worth the wait

The Book Corner: Stedman is well worth the wait

After 14 years, the reclusive author returns with an epic tale about love, loss and consequences.

FEATURES 3 December 2025

Sinister secrets abound in superb debut from author Jen Bray

Sinister secrets abound in superb debut from author Jen Bray

Political editor, Jen Bray, hits the target with her first crime thriller, The Lies Between Us.

BOOKS 3 December 2025

Spice up your reading life

Spice up your reading life

Two 60-somethings strike up an unlikely liaison in this contemporary novella by André Aciman.

BOOKS 3 December 2025

The Book Corner: a joyous debut from Irish author Ferdia Lennon

The Book Corner: a joyous debut from Irish author Ferdia Lennon

We celebrate the latest winner of the prestigious Rooney Prize – Irish author Ferdia Lennon.

BOOKS 3 December 2025

The Book Corner: treat yourself to a good read

The Book Corner: treat yourself to a good read

From gripping debuts to magical memories, this year’s standout reads will keep you entertained.

BOOKS 3 December 2025

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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