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Author Ali Dunworth raises a glass to the Irish pint
Dee Laffan
Whether it’s a wedding, funeral or in the airport, having a pint is part of our culture. In a new book by Ali Dunworth, she pours this phenomenon onto the page, writes Dee Laffan.
Author Ali Dunworth raises a glass to the Irish pint
From west Canada to running a rural guesthouse in west Cork
15 May 2024 Features
From west Canada to running a rural guesthouse in west Cork
Meet the young couple who swapped city living in western Canada to run a rural guesthouse in west Cork, writes Maria Moynihan.
Legal: how to save money when transferring land
15 May 2024 Consumer
Legal: how to save money when transferring land
When transferring land, be smart about structuring the transfer to maximise tax incentives such as stamp duty relief and gift tax, writes Aisling Meehan.
Health: from clarity to quiet - the impact of sudden hearing loss
Sudden hearing loss can be frightening and strike without warning. With farmers at increased risk from machinery and farm animal noise, experts warn not to suffer in silence, writes Margaret Hawkins.
15 May 2024 Health
Antrim brothers’ hilltop bounty
Serving as a hub for seasonal produce, Hillstown Farm Shop tells a story of passionate farming, brothers in business and a deep connection to the land, writes Grace Hanna.
15 May 2024 Features
Steering success: mastering the art of tractor driving
Having only driven a tractor once before, Sarah McIntosh was eager to get behind the wheel again and attend the pilot FRS Training women’s tractor driving course.
15 May 2024 Features
Mental health: ‘why more rural teens than ever are depressed’
As the landscape of youth mental health continues to change, it’s important to speak up and know what services are out there, writes Grace Hanna.
8 May 2024 Health
Health: hospital car parking charges add insult to injury
The charges for parking your car can add to the financial stress of illness. A cap on charges was recommended by Government back in 2020 but has yet to be implemented, writes Margaret Hawkins.
8 May 2024 Health
Balsamics aged to perfection with an Irish twist
While the first bottles of Burren Balsamics were sold at a fair stall, it is now a leading artisan brand, stocked across the world from Dubai to Mexico, writes Grace Hanna
8 May 2024 Features
From a hob, two pots and a mixer to artisan food producer of the year
When Miena Rust started making nougat, an adviser dismissed her business – now she is the Blas na hÉireann producer of the year and her nougat is sold nationwide, writes Maria Moynihan.
8 May 2024 Features
Fetch the best pet coverage
From woofs to whiskers, Sarah McIntosh finds out why having pet insurance could save you money long term, and looks at the different providers and options on the market.
1 May 2024 Consumer
Aaron Thornhill: 'I can walk 2km with Mitch'
At Dogs for the Disabled in Cork, there’s no denying the power of puppy love, writes Maria Moynihan.
1 May 2024 Features