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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 27 May 2026

Shane Smith in full Bloom

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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’

BOOKS 13 May 2026

The Book Corner: Stedman is well worth the wait

The Book Corner: Stedman is well worth the wait

FEATURES 1 April 2026

Sinister secrets abound in superb debut from author Jen Bray

Sinister secrets abound in superb debut from author Jen Bray

Sinister secrets abound in superb debut from author Jen Bray

BOOKS 4 March 2026

Spice up your reading life

Spice up your reading life

Spice up your reading life

BOOKS 4 February 2026

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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 25 October 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 25 October 2025

What's cooking in the world of books?

What's cooking in the world of books?

Looking for a great book for the foodie in your life? Check out our round-up of 2025’s best food-focused literature.

L2 25 October 2025

Author Alice Taylor on facing life’s storms through the years

Author Alice Taylor on facing life’s storms through the years

In an extract from her new book – Weathering Storms, author Alice Taylor discusses strength.

BOOKS 25 October 2025

Modern classic in the making

Modern classic in the making

A book of contrasts – Conversation with the Sea is outstanding and one that will stay with you.

BOOKS 25 October 2025

Rewriting the recipe for a modern cookbook

Rewriting the recipe for a modern cookbook

Kristin Jensen has worked with a plethora of Irish chefs editing cookbooks for the last two decades. Now she’s making the publishing landscape more inclusive by giving a voice to new authors.

FEATURES 25 October 2025

Sunshine and showers: Evelyn Cusack and Séamus Walsh on Ireland’s weather

Sunshine and showers: Evelyn Cusack and Séamus Walsh on Ireland’s weather

Few topics unite Ireland like the weather. At this year’s Women & Agriculture conference, that familiar subject turned into a lively half-hour of laughter and insight, writes Diarmuid Nugent.

SPEAKERS 25 October 2025

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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