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'May is a magical time of renewal and beauty'

From Bealtaine to the Blesssed Virgin, let's celebrate the magic of May.

L2 30 April 2025

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'The record book will be under my pillow and will have to be wrestled from me'

'The record book will be under my pillow and will have to be wrestled from me'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 23 April 2025

Dromore National School: hats off to this Easter tradition

Dromore National School: hats off to this Easter tradition

FEATURES 16 April 2025

‘It is quite unprecedented that farmers in most sectors are happy with returns'

‘It is quite unprecedented that farmers in most sectors are happy with returns'

‘It is quite unprecedented that farmers in most sectors are happy with returns'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 9 April 2025

Gardening with Kitty: see the benefits of mulching

Gardening with Kitty: see the benefits of mulching

Gardening with Kitty: see the benefits of mulching

GARDENING 2 April 2025

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Editorial: ‘shout out to the parents who don’t get it right all the time'

Editorial: ‘shout out to the parents who don’t get it right all the time'

I want to be the mother who follows the advice from the likes of Lucy Wolfe and all those other sleep experts but hey, life happens.

EDITORIAL 12 March 2025

Gardening with Paul Maher: a host of golden daffodils

Gardening with Paul Maher: a host of golden daffodils

Naturalised daffodils ensure a continuous colourful display to enjoy for years to come.

GARDENING 12 March 2025

'We can’t give happiness away, it is not ours to give'

'We can’t give happiness away, it is not ours to give'

Face towards the sunshine and let the shadows fall behind you on International Day of Happiness, writes Kate Durrant.

L2 12 March 2025

'How many farmers are this week suffering from backache, sore knees or hips?'

'How many farmers are this week suffering from backache, sore knees or hips?'

The time is now to start thinking about taking breaks and what relief staff are needed for next spring, writes Katherine O'Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 12 March 2025

A golden splash of spring colour

A golden splash of spring colour

Forsythia was once a common sight in gardens. It is time for this shrub to make a comeback, writes Paul Maher.

GARDENING 12 March 2025

Diarmuid Gavin: going native and wild in the garden

Diarmuid Gavin: going native and wild in the garden

Perfectly manicured gardens are out – it’s all about native and wild, says award-winning gardener Diarmuid Gavin.

GARDENING 12 March 2025

Desperate Farmhusband: never, ever, be too positive about farming

Desperate Farmhusband: never, ever, be too positive about farming

It might sound counter-intuitive, but our Desperate Farmhusband does have a point...

FEATURES 12 March 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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