Deirdre Verney

dverney@farmersjournal.ie

New energy labels give customers more power

New energy labels for smartphones and tablets will rate energy efficiency, battery life and durability.

CONSUMER 17 December 2025

New energy labels give customers more power

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Gardening with Mary: create a garden winter wonderland

Gardening with Mary: create a garden winter wonderland

GARDENING 17 December 2025

Green gifts: the 12 crafts of Christmas

Green gifts: the 12 crafts of Christmas

FEATURES 17 December 2025

Hop aboard the Santa Express in Stradbally

Hop aboard the Santa Express in Stradbally

Hop aboard the Santa Express in Stradbally

FEATURES 3 December 2025

New show for Tadhg's rural cast of characters

New show for Tadhg's rural cast of characters

New show for Tadhg's rural cast of characters

L2 2 December 2025

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Eddie Bulfin's 'wearable nature' jewellery brings Co Offaly to life

Eddie Bulfin's 'wearable nature' jewellery brings Co Offaly to life

Combining work as a fire performer and craftsman, Eddie Bulfin is bringing nature from rural Offaly into his Celtic Flame jewellery range.

L2 12 November 2025

Michelle and Simon Brown: 'choose and cut your own Christmas tree at our farm'

Michelle and Simon Brown: 'choose and cut your own Christmas tree at our farm'

Family-run, Ballyogan Christmas Trees has become a festive favourite with their 'choose and cut' fresh, real trees at their farm in Kilkenny.

FEATURES 12 November 2025

Shop smart, save more – Black Friday survival guide

Shop smart, save more – Black Friday survival guide

Expert advice on how to get the best value during Black Friday weekend.

CONSUMER 12 November 2025

A patchwork path to wellness and friendship

A patchwork path to wellness and friendship

Rebecca Ní Chonchúir’s passion for quilting is more than just sewing. It’s a creative community that has helped her cope with a cancer diagnosis.

FEATURES 12 November 2025

‘There’s so much we can do to make positive changes’

‘There’s so much we can do to make positive changes’

Kate Jones, author of My Plastic-Free Home, offers tips for an eco-conscious festive season.

FEATURES 12 November 2025

Editorial: ‘every euro you spend with a local business invests in the community’

Editorial: ‘every euro you spend with a local business invests in the community’

Shopping local this season will keep small businesses standing proud in rural communities.

EDITORIAL 12 November 2025

Crafter Micheál is making a difference, one reindeer at a time

Crafter Micheál is making a difference, one reindeer at a time

Unwilling to let an intellectual disability hold him back, Micheál Brett is is looking forward to opening his Christmas craft shop this weekend.

FEATURES 12 November 2025

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How vaccination built the modern poultry industry

Commercial chicken farming has transformed since the mid-20th century. Poultry production has grown rapidly to become the largest source of protein globally.

How vaccination built the modern poultry industry

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