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‘It’s a new year, and it’s good to be alive – embrace it'

The new year stretches ahead. Change the things that need changing. Resolve to keep a record of farm events in your diary.

FEATURES 7 January 2026

‘It’s a new year, and it’s good to be alive – embrace it'

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After-effects of prostate cancer must be addressed

After-effects of prostate cancer must be addressed

HEALTH 3 December 2025

‘DJ let ordinary decent people down with his litany of lies'

‘DJ let ordinary decent people down with his litany of lies'

L2 12 November 2025

Brendan Moynihan: ‘GP said I was too young for bowel cancer...he was wrong’

Brendan Moynihan: ‘GP said I was too young for bowel cancer...he was wrong’

Brendan Moynihan: ‘GP said I was too young for bowel cancer...he was wrong’

HEALTH 2 July 2025

‘I wish I could remove the stress and heartache from those I love'

‘I wish I could remove the stress and heartache from those I love'

‘I wish I could remove the stress and heartache from those I love'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 4 June 2025

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Skin cancer rates set to double by 2040

Skin cancer rates set to double by 2040

Kay Curtin’s adult life has been dominated by skin cancer; numbers are rising and it is now the most common form of the disease in Ireland.

HEALTH 1 January 1970

Prostate cancer: early detection can save lives

Prostate cancer: early detection can save lives

One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The good news is that it can be treated successfully – but awareness is key, writes Margaret Hawkins.

HEALTH 1 January 1970

‘Avoid going down rabbit holes with negative thoughts. Stay above ground’

‘Avoid going down rabbit holes with negative thoughts. Stay above ground’

A visit from RTÉ's Brenda Donohue brings all of the family around the kitchen table and puts cancer treatment in perspective.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 1 January 1970

Peigín Crowley: Finding the balance of success and rest

Peigín Crowley: Finding the balance of success and rest

From cancer care to menopause, Peigín Crowley has created a unique Irish wellness and skincare brand that is not just skin deep – it is helping people to relax, rest and live better.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

50 and fab: enjoy a full and fit life

50 and fab: enjoy a full and fit life

In the final part of our three-week series, we ask the experts for advice for women 50 and beyond.

HEALTH 1 January 1970

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Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

For Offaly dairy and sheep farmers, husband-and-wife team Ann Maire Butterfield and Stephen McQuade, AAA Golden Maverick has always been part of the story.

Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success