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Top five: what's hot this spring

When it comes to 2026 food trends, we are going back to our roots – here is a round-up of our favourite things.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Top five: what's hot this spring

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Gardening with Paul: the magic of Magnolias

Gardening with Paul: the magic of Magnolias

GARDENING 25 March 2026

Pretty in pink petals unfold

Pretty in pink petals unfold

GARDENING 18 March 2026

Gardening with Kitty: put the humble spud on parade this spring

Gardening with Kitty: put the humble spud on parade this spring

Gardening with Kitty: put the humble spud on parade this spring

GARDENING 4 March 2026

Dip in and chill out – eight spots to take the plunge

Dip in and chill out – eight spots to take the plunge

Dip in and chill out – eight spots to take the plunge

L2 25 February 2026

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Gardening with Mary: it’s blooming time – best spring gardening tips

Gardening with Mary: it’s blooming time – best spring gardening tips

As winter loosens its grip, Mary Keenan details the garden tasks ahead to lay the groundwork for the season.

GARDENING 16 April 2025

‘If music be the food of love, February is the month that sings full of love'

‘If music be the food of love, February is the month that sings full of love'

February may be short, but it’s full of love, writes Kate Durrant.

L2 16 April 2025

Gardening with Kitty: sowing the seeds for springtime

Gardening with Kitty: sowing the seeds for springtime

February technically marks the start of spring in Ireland – so it’s time to get back out into the garden.

GARDENING 16 April 2025

Gardening with Paul: switch on bulbs to bring the light

Gardening with Paul: switch on bulbs to bring the light

Successful gardening is about planning, and right now you should be thinking about spring, writes Paul Maher

GARDENING 16 April 2025

'May is a magical time of renewal and beauty'

'May is a magical time of renewal and beauty'

From Bealtaine to the Blesssed Virgin, let's celebrate the magic of May.

L2 16 April 2025

'The record book will be under my pillow and will have to be wrestled from me'

'The record book will be under my pillow and will have to be wrestled from me'

The little white book turns up and the spring jobs continue to bring energy and vibrancy to the farm.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 16 April 2025

Dromore National School: hats off to this Easter tradition

Dromore National School: hats off to this Easter tradition

From lambs and chicks to tractors – students from Dromore National School show off their creativity at their annual Easter Bonnet Parade.

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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