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‘Wherever you are in your story, don’t give up, have a good cry and start again'

Wherever you are in your story - be it a cancer journey, a recent bereavement, a financial crisis - don't be set back by overwhelm. Have a good cry and start again.

1 January 2025
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Editorial: traditional Nollaig na mBan is still relevant today

Domestic duties may be more balanced but it's often still women thinking about the jobs.

1 January 2025
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‘I’ve always wanted to move home and keep my rural roots’

Comedian and part-time farmer Breda Larkin is relishing a return home to the East Galway countryside in her new tiny home, writes Deirdre Verney.

1 January 2025
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Katherine O'Leary: ‘wonderful friends and neighbours are to be cherished'

Good neighbours and relations came to rescue during a terrifying flood ordeal for her daughter and grandson, writes Katherine O'Leary.

25 December 2024
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Peace on Earth, and around the dinner table

It can be hard to stay upbeat in moments of chaos and tension. Here are some expert tips on navigating disagreements at Christmas time, writes Rosalind Skillen.

25 December 2024
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Rest and relax

Practising self-care over the twelve days of Christmas can help to set us up for the new year, writes Nessa Robins.

25 December 2024
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Kate Durrant: ‘even the dog is turning his nose up at leftovers’

High days and holidays are wonderful, but for us it’s all about the quiet time, writes Kate Durrant.

25 December 2024
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Country vibes

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

25 December 2024
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From magical lights to panto delights – our family days out

Avoid cabin fever as we round up the best family fun days out to enjoy over the Twixmas period, writes Jacqueline Hogge.

25 December 2024
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