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Gardening with Mary: add some cheer with conifers

Blend evergreens into your garden for a boost of colour and structure in late winter, writes Mary Keenan.

15 January 2025
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Celebrate the mnásome over St Brigid’s weekend

There are lot of ways to celebrate Lá Fhéile Bríde on 1 February, or Imbolc, the start of spring, writes Deirdre Verney.

15 January 2025
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BT Young Scientist & Technology: Bright minds and brilliant discoveries

For the past 25 years, the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition has taken science outside the classroom and allowed students to explore, experiment and excel, writes Rosalind Skillen.

15 January 2025
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Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

What we're loving around the country this week, writes Rosalind Skillen.

15 January 2025
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Learn how to take back control of your pain

Research shows up to one in three Irish people suffer with chronic pain, yet there is a major shortage of services outside Dublin, writes Margaret Hawkins.

8 January 2025
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Colourful camellias are the perfect garden winter bloomers

Camellias are a beautiful and versatile addition to any garden, thriving even in the chilly months, writes Gerry Daly.

8 January 2025
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Desperate Farmwife: is technology making my kids zombies or is it just me?

It feels like our kids were born with an innate understanding of how technology works.

8 January 2025
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Social sustainability the key to rural development

How do we ensure our rural communities not just survive, but thrive, as we make changes to meet our climate targets? We talk with farmer and podcaster Noel Clancy, writes Janine Kennedy.

8 January 2025
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CarveOn: carving out a new chapter in Kildare

Brothers Alan and Gary McCormack have created a personalised leather business blending traditional craftsmanship with a modern twist, writes Sarah McIntosh.

8 January 2025
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