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Benedictions and bikinis - Creedon a real Cork treat at Women & Ag conference

Sitting down for a conversation with Irish Farmers Journal editor Adam Woods, John Creedon had the crowd in peels of laughter.

FEATURES 29 October 2026

Benedictions and bikinis - Creedon a real Cork treat at Women & Ag conference

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'The day I asked for help was the bravest decision I ever made'

'The day I asked for help was the bravest decision I ever made'

FEATURES 29 October 2026

Best gardening books for Christmas: expert picks for all skill levels

Best gardening books for Christmas: expert picks for all skill levels

GARDENING 28 October 2026

Mart manager Ciara Ryan: ‘the mart is just manic from the time you start’

Mart manager Ciara Ryan: ‘the mart is just manic from the time you start’

Mart manager Ciara Ryan: ‘the mart is just manic from the time you start’

FEATURES 28 October 2026

Women in farming: how far has Ireland come?

Women in farming: how far has Ireland come?

Women in farming: how far has Ireland come?

FEATURES 28 October 2026

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Dense breasts can make breast cancer harder to detect

Dense breasts can make breast cancer harder to detect

Two women with very different cancer stories believe greater awareness of breast density could help others secure an earlier diagnosis.

HEALTH 28 October 2026

Halloween folklore: the mystery of the fairy wind

Halloween folklore: the mystery of the fairy wind

Ancient Irish folklore held that sudden winds on Halloween signalled the passing of the Slua Sídh, the fairy host, across the countryside, writes folklorist Shane Lehane.

FEATURES 28 October 2026

Karl Henry: dip into health, the benefits of swimming

Karl Henry: dip into health, the benefits of swimming

Swimming might just be your path to a happier winter – all you have to do is dip, one toe at a time.

FEATURES 28 October 2026

Country vibes: a few of our favourite things...

Country vibes: a few of our favourite things...

From Halloween pet safety tips to a luxury hamper giveaway, Emer Roche rounds up some of the things catching our eye this week.

FEATURES 28 October 2026

Claire Morrissey brings Samhain to scream about at Púca Festival

Claire Morrissey brings Samhain to scream about at Púca Festival

Having worked all over the world, production designer Claire Morrissey is back home in Co Meath creating outdoor theatrical spectacles for the Púca Festival.

FEATURES 28 October 2026

Top food writing award for ICL's Janine Kennedy

Top food writing award for ICL's Janine Kennedy

The Canadian native, who now lives in Co Tipperary, won the Irish Food or Drink Podcast Award for 'Food Island'.

FEATURES 23 October 2026

From bowel movements to fibre: decoding gut health

From bowel movements to fibre: decoding gut health

The bacteria that lives in your gut is unique, so when it comes to digestive health, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Senior dietitian Ciara McNulty, explains what matters it comes to your gut.

HEALTH 21 October 2026

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