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Jim O’Kelly: ‘a rural voluntary first responder saved my life’
Ciara Leahy
Critical is a voluntary emergency medical response charity which is seeking Government support to help it maintain its ‘life-or-death’ services across rural Ireland.
Jim O’Kelly: ‘a rural voluntary first responder saved my life’
Folklore: no Meáin feat for these onions to find their way to the islands
2 July 2025 Features
Folklore: no Meáin feat for these onions to find their way to the islands
The wild perennial Babington’s leek is abundant out west...and nobody is quite sure how it got there, writes folklorist Shane Lehane.
Money Mentor: choosing the right tax assessment after marriage
2 July 2025 Money Mentor
Money Mentor: choosing the right tax assessment after marriage
What are the options for tax assessment when married and how it can impact your tax bill.
When plans change... in coverage we trust
Despite an average wedding costing over €30,000, insurance options for your big day are limited.
2 July 2025 Consumer
Sandbrook House: timeless style with modern comfort
A warm welcome awaits visitors from owners Christopher and Bella Bielenberg at the stunning 17th-century Sandbrook House in Co Carlow.
2 July 2025 Features
Brendan Moynihan: ‘GP said I was too young for bowel cancer...he was wrong’
Cork man Brendan Moynihan was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2022 at age 38. Now he is a proud ambassador for Bowel Cancer Australia.
2 July 2025 Health
IFJ Junior: The Butter Museum churns out new fans
Cattle raids, bog butter and family connections, young people in west Cork get a fresh perspective on the history of butter.
2 July 2025 Features
Succession planning for your financial security
When transferring a farm, parents often need to retain an income from the farm to ensure they can live independently for the rest of their days, writes Aisling Meehan.
25 June 2025 Consumer
Eibhlín Clerkin: hatching a bright plan
Eibhlín Clerkin’s passion for farming is contagious, writes Adam Woods, after visiting the family in Co Monaghan where they farm 80,000 broilers.
25 June 2025 Features
Anyone can get into farming, just ask Jack Roche
Despite his young age and not coming from a farm, Jack Roche already has a passion for farming.
25 June 2025 Features
Summer farm toys
For big kids and small, outdoor and farm toys will keep the whole family entertained all summer long.
25 June 2025 Features
Money Mentor: how will the US tariffs affect my small business?
There are a number of ways companies in Ireland will be affected by the US tariffs. It's important to know your margins, operate your business efficiently and develop a reliable shipping partner.
25 June 2025 Money Mentor