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Suicide or Survive: the Irish organisation breaking the silence on suicide

Brave conversations and shared experiences about mental health are helping to save lives. Here, Vanessa Burke from Co Kildare tells her story to Brenda McCormick.

HEALTH 8 July 2026

Suicide or Survive: the Irish organisation breaking the silence on suicide

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Money Mentor: how to pass on the family farm without causing a rift

Money Mentor: how to pass on the family farm without causing a rift

MONEY MENTOR 8 July 2026

'When our dog Fleur went missing, Saint Anthony and a CEO brought her home'

'When our dog Fleur went missing, Saint Anthony and a CEO brought her home'

L2 8 July 2026

Gardening with Paul: love symbols in the garden

Gardening with Paul: love symbols in the garden

Gardening with Paul: love symbols in the garden

GARDENING 8 July 2026

Karl Henry: walk and talk your way to happiness on the Camino

Karl Henry: walk and talk your way to happiness on the Camino

Karl Henry: walk and talk your way to happiness on the Camino

HEALTH 8 July 2026

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Minister must honour commitment to remove unfair compensation ceilings'

Minister must honour commitment to remove unfair compensation ceilings'

'Issues were delivered on by October last year with the support of farmers, yet the minister has still not honoured his commitment to address the outdated and unfair ceilings.'

NEWS 1 July 2026

Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

Farmer Writes: a shower of rain is needed

'I was surprised to see growth still running at 82kg of DM/ha. I thought it would have slowed more by now, especially with nearly three weeks gone without any worthwhile rain.'

FARMER WRITES 1 July 2026

Vet's Corner: looking after your stock bull during breeding

Vet's Corner: looking after your stock bull during breeding

Bulls should be checked before the start of the breeding season, to give confidence in their breeding performance.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Sky’s the limit for Macra and Gaisce awards

Sky’s the limit for Macra and Gaisce awards

Macra members can now earn their Gaisce Award through participation in club and county activities.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Lyme disease: ‘I never had the classic bullseye rash’

Lyme disease: ‘I never had the classic bullseye rash’

Lyme disease can lead to serious health issues if left untreated. As the weather warms up, it’s essential to be aware of this tick-borne disease, writes Brenda McCormick.

HEALTH 1 July 2026

'My time on RTÉ’s Today Show was a once-in-a-lifetime experience'

'My time on RTÉ’s Today Show was a once-in-a-lifetime experience'

A last-minute entry saw Margaret Leahy step well outside her comfort zone. She explains why the experience proved so rewarding.

L2 1 July 2026

Coming to America: the Irish experience

Coming to America: the Irish experience

Ahead of America250, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Jordan Mooney talks to Irish people based in the US who share their experiences of life and identity in America.

FEATURES 1 July 2026

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

This heritage tourist attraction nestled in the heart of rural Sligo is a fun-filled day out for all the family, showcasing life as it would have been in the late-1800s to the mid-1900s.

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

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