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Gardening with Mary: hanging tough but looking good, with basket planting

Create a beautiful summer hanging basket display with tips from our gardening expert.

GARDENING 13 May 2026

Gardening with Mary: hanging tough but looking good, with basket planting

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Country Vibes

Country Vibes

FEATURES 13 May 2026

In Ireland we need ‘proper screening’ for coeliac disease

In Ireland we need ‘proper screening’ for coeliac disease

HEALTH 13 May 2026

Farm stars: father and son’s ‘Culchie’ debut

Farm stars: father and son’s ‘Culchie’ debut

Farm stars: father and son’s ‘Culchie’ debut

FEATURES 13 May 2026

My goodness! Edward Guinness on leading the legacy of Guinness

My goodness! Edward Guinness on leading the legacy of Guinness

My goodness! Edward Guinness on leading the legacy of Guinness

FEATURES 13 May 2026

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First ever data shows drug intimidation is nationwide

First ever data shows drug intimidation is nationwide

Counties Cork and Tipperary have the highest rates of reported drug related intimidation outside Dublin, according to the first ever research published by the National Drive Project report.

FEATURES 6 May 2026

‘Many people are afraid of weight training’

‘Many people are afraid of weight training’

Coach Karl Henry shares tips on weight training to gain muscle mass – and how to it properly.

HEALTH 6 May 2026

Lisnavagh House: a sanctuary of history and wellness in Co Carlow

Lisnavagh House: a sanctuary of history and wellness in Co Carlow

The period home in Co Carlow dates back to the 1600s and is steeped in history and heritage – but it has developed with modern times and trends for a bright future.

FEATURES 6 May 2026

Irish women turning to Spain for mid-urethral sling surgery

Irish women turning to Spain for mid-urethral sling surgery

With mid-urethral sling surgery on pause in this country, 25 women have travelled from Ireland to Spain to be treated for stress urinary incontinence by Cork gynaecologist Barry O’Reilly.

HEALTH 6 May 2026

Women are changing the mindset of the mart

Women are changing the mindset of the mart

The Women in Agriculture Stakeholders Group aims to address the sense of intimidation some female farmers experience at marts.

FEATURES 6 May 2026

Four simple exercises to test and track your progress

Four simple exercises to test and track your progress

Health and wellness trainer Karl Henry shares some exercises to help you improve your fitness.

HEALTH 6 May 2026

Tulips bring a colourful glow

Tulips bring a colourful glow

Planning some spring colour for future years? Species tulips are worth considering.

GARDENING 6 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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