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Gardening with Paul: Agapanthus puts on a summer fireworks show

Also known as the African lily, agapanthus rewards gardeners with spectacular blue blooms through summer.

GARDENING 19 August 2026

Gardening with Paul: Agapanthus puts on a summer fireworks show

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Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

MY FARMING WEEK 19 August 2026

Hydration hacks: how to increase your daily intake

Hydration hacks: how to increase your daily intake

HEALTH 19 August 2026

IFJ Junior: ‘Dad teaches me how to feed calves and care for our cows’

IFJ Junior: ‘Dad teaches me how to feed calves and care for our cows’

IFJ Junior: ‘Dad teaches me how to feed calves and care for our cows’

FEATURES 19 August 2026

Endometriosis: ‘within six months, I had a full hysterectomy’

Endometriosis: ‘within six months, I had a full hysterectomy’

Endometriosis: ‘within six months, I had a full hysterectomy’

HEALTH 19 August 2026

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How to declutter your home: seven simple life hacks that work

How to declutter your home: seven simple life hacks that work

If your home is filled to bursting thanks to daily deliveries and impulse buys, it’s time to take control and start decluttering, says Sarah Reynolds of Organised Chaos, writes Claire Murrihy.

FEATURES 12 August 2026

School bus contractors warn rising fuel costs could put services at risk

School bus contractors warn rising fuel costs could put services at risk

Despite Government financial supports, school bus contractors fear a lack of transparency around payments could force many buses off the road, leaving schoolchildren at home.

FEATURES 12 August 2026

Dáithí Ó Sé: 'There’s no place to hide on The Rose of Tralee stage’

Dáithí Ó Sé: 'There’s no place to hide on The Rose of Tralee stage’

Ahead of The Rose of Tralee 2026, Dáithí Ó Sé reflects on his first show in the Dome, memorable moments from 15 years on stage and co-hosting with long-time pal Kathryn Thomas, writes Claire Murrihy.

FEATURES 12 August 2026

Heat up your health: Karl Henry on the benefits of using a sauna

Heat up your health: Karl Henry on the benefits of using a sauna

A visit to the sauna is a brilliant way to ease stiff and sore muscles and improve overall wellness, says Irish Country Living’s health and wellness coach Karl Henry.

HEALTH 12 August 2026

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

From Cork crafts and riding high in Kilkenny to poetry, Diarmuid Nugent, Audrey Kane and Deirdre Verney share some of the things catching our eye.

L2 12 August 2026

Gardening with Mary: the plants that thrive in dry weather

Gardening with Mary: the plants that thrive in dry weather

These sun-loving plants have not only survived Ireland’s driest of summers but flourished in the garden.

GARDENING 12 August 2026

Prostate cancer: ‘I’m stage four and still here’

Prostate cancer: ‘I’m stage four and still here’

A routine blood test six years ago changed John Foley’s life, but his prostate cancer diagnosis wasn’t the death sentence he expected

HEALTH 12 August 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

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