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Take a break from the books this Christmas

With many students sitting exams in January, it is important to be efficient with your study time over the Christmas holidays, writes Sarah McIntosh.

11 December 2024
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Festive and frugal: celebrate the season without overspending

This time of the year can be one of the most expensive – but by staying on top of your budget you can still have fun and embrace the holidays without the dreaded financial fallout, writes Carol Brick.

4 December 2024
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Gardening with Kitty: embrace the stillness and solace

As the depths of winter approach, it’s time to wrap up and head out to potter in the garden, writes Kitty Scully.

4 December 2024
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Climbing the ladder during the early stages of your careers

With hundreds of graduates and young adults working across the agri-food industry, here’s how to maximise those first career steps, writes Sarah McIntosh.

4 December 2024
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Tips on how to shop on a budget this Black Friday

Grab some Black Friday bargains but make sure to stick to your budget, writes Ciara Leahy.

20 November 2024
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Health: more funding is needed for breastfeeding specialists

While breastfeeding rates in Ireland remain low, support is growing. Mother-of-three Lianna Reidy says ‘reaching out’ to feeding specialists made all the difference, writes Margaret Hawkins.

2 October 2024
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Gardening with Gerry: bask in the glorious harlequin

As autumn progresses, and the flowers tail off slowly, by the end of September, the harlequin glory leaves begin to take on autumn hues, writes Gerry Daly.

11 September 2024
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Break the Cycle: when does clutter become a crisis?

There’s a difference between clutter and being a hoarder but why do so many of us have such difficulty in saying goodbye to ‘stuff’? asks Margaret Hawkins

4 September 2024
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Break the Cycle: farmers and hospitality workers face similar struggles

The past few years have been difficult for small food producers and business owners – here is how some have found ways to cope, writes Janine Kennedy.

4 September 2024 NEWS