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‘I may not be milking cows five nights a week - but I am contributing'

Just because she hasn't spent much time in the shed this year doesn't mean our Desperate Farmwife hasn't been working hard for the family farm.

TRAVEL 7 May 2025

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Nutritional review of School Meals Scheme is on the menu

Nutritional review of School Meals Scheme is on the menu

NEWS 30 April 2025

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘it’s hard to feel productive at this time of year'

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘it’s hard to feel productive at this time of year'

FEATURES 15 January 2025

Editorial: ‘If you’re caring for children at home, think about your pension'

Editorial: ‘If you’re caring for children at home, think about your pension'

Editorial: ‘If you’re caring for children at home, think about your pension'

EDITORIAL 15 January 2025

Desperate Farmwife: ‘what is it about 40 which makes one feel so confident?'

Desperate Farmwife: ‘what is it about 40 which makes one feel so confident?'

Desperate Farmwife: ‘what is it about 40 which makes one feel so confident?'

FEATURES 6 November 2024

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Folklore: we came, we saw, we conkered on those autumn days

Folklore: we came, we saw, we conkered on those autumn days

With the leaves falling from the trees, it’s time to reminisce about the traditional game of conkers, writes Shane Lehane.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Desperate Farmwife: Why are pre-teens obsessed with skincare?

Desperate Farmwife: Why are pre-teens obsessed with skincare?

Young girls are going crazy for skincare items – and our Desperate Farmwife has done her research on what’s OK to use and what’s not.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Fun ways to keep the kids happy

Fun ways to keep the kids happy

School’s out for summer. But let’s face it, it can be hard to keep kids entertained without spending a fortune. Here are four activities that cost little more than your time, writes Maria Moynihan.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Kid-friendly cooking: a summer picnic the whole family will love

Kid-friendly cooking: a summer picnic the whole family will love

Who doesn’t love a picnic on a sunny summer’s day? Nessa Robins has recipes to get the kids into the kitchen and then outside to enjoy the fruits of their labour.

RECIPES 1 January 1970

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Year after year, Hygeia delivers for Mayo sheep farmer

For Martin Colleran and his son Ryan, farming just outside Kilmaine, Co Mayo, their success is built on good land, healthy stock and smart decisions.

Year after year, Hygeia delivers for Mayo sheep farmer