Emer Roche

eroche@farmersjournal.ie

From bowel movements to fibre: decoding gut health

The bacteria that lives in your gut is unique, so when it comes to digestive health, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Senior dietitian Ciara McNulty, explains what matters it comes to your gut.

HEALTH 21 October 2026

From bowel movements to fibre: decoding gut health

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Country Vibes: a few of our favourite things...

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FEATURES 21 October 2026

Big Barn Bash brings food, farming and fun to Carlow

Big Barn Bash brings food, farming and fun to Carlow

FEATURES 21 October 2026

How Mick Ryan's teddy bear suicide-prevention initiative is saving lives

How Mick Ryan's teddy bear suicide-prevention initiative is saving lives

How Mick Ryan's teddy bear suicide-prevention initiative is saving lives

CL-IFJHOME 14 October 2026

Country Vibes: a few of our favourite things...

Country Vibes: a few of our favourite things...

Country Vibes: a few of our favourite things...

FEATURES 14 October 2026

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Why thousands of farmers rely on Alan O'Reilly's weather forecasts

Why thousands of farmers rely on Alan O'Reilly's weather forecasts

Long before Alan O'Reilly became the face of Carlow Weather and built an audience of more than 300,000 followers, he was a young boy fascinated by snow on the Blackstairs Mountains.

FEATURES 30 September 2026

Cork University Hospital stem cell facility '20 years overdue'

Cork University Hospital stem cell facility '20 years overdue'

Campaigners are cautiously optimistic after bringing their case for a €27m stem cell facility at CUH to Leinster House.

HEALTH 30 September 2026

A few of our favourite things....

A few of our favourite things....

From Pygmalion showing in Cork, to Athy's Shackleton Experience, Emer Roche shares some of the things catching our eye this week.

FEATURES 30 September 2026

Mayo farmer says he is 'back to normal' after hip replacement abroad

Mayo farmer says he is 'back to normal' after hip replacement abroad

Facing severe hip pain and an uncertain wait for surgery in Ireland, Paddy Hoban travelled to Spain for a hip replacement under the Cross Border Directive scheme. He talks about his journey.

CL-IFJHOME 30 September 2026

Úna Crawford O'Brien admits 'I couldn't cope' while caring for Bryan Murray

Úna Crawford O'Brien admits 'I couldn't cope' while caring for Bryan Murray

After years caring for her partner Bryan Murray following his Alzheimer's diagnosis, Úna Crawford O'Brien has a message for others facing the same challenges - you do not have to manage alone.

HEALTH 30 September 2026

Country Vibes...a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes...a few of our favourite things

From tree planting to Fijian iguanas and poetry, Emer Roche shares some of the things catching our eye this week.

FEATURES 30 September 2026

Patients forced to travel for stem-cell transplants amid calls for €27m CUH unit

Patients forced to travel for stem-cell transplants amid calls for €27m CUH unit

Hospital consultants and campaigners call for a €27m stem-cell transplant unit at Cork University Hospital, saying it is urgently needed to keep patients closer to home at vulnerable times.

HEALTH 30 September 2026

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How the Nolan family is building its future herd

JJ Nolan farms at Ballyduhig, outside Broadford in Co Limerick, with his wife Mary and their son Gerard.

How the Nolan family is building its future herd

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