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Ireland’s ageing population: experts explain the impact on society

Longer life expectancy and declining birth rates are reshaping the country. Experts share what this means for our economy and society.

HEALTH 1 July 2026

Ireland’s ageing population: experts explain the impact on society

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Life in the Gaeltacht as a blow in

Life in the Gaeltacht as a blow in

L2 3 June 2026

The Gaeltacht homes keeping Irish alive

The Gaeltacht homes keeping Irish alive

L2 3 June 2026

‘If music be the food of love, February is the month that sings full of love'

‘If music be the food of love, February is the month that sings full of love'

‘If music be the food of love, February is the month that sings full of love'

L2 11 February 2026

What makes our young scientists tick?

What makes our young scientists tick?

What makes our young scientists tick?

FEATURES 14 January 2026

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Desperate Farmhusband: 'feed your cattle brewer’s spent grain they'll thank you'

Desperate Farmhusband: 'feed your cattle brewer’s spent grain they'll thank you'

What happens when you feed your cattle spent brewer's grain? They become a whole lot happier... but hopefully not too rowdy.

L2 10 September 2025

Kerry Cowboy: ‘cad a dhéanfaimid feasta gan The Traitors?’

Kerry Cowboy: ‘cad a dhéanfaimid feasta gan The Traitors?’

Anois agus deireadh tagtha leis na ‘Traitors’, beidh a thuilleadh ama ann don bhfeirmeoireacht ‘faithful’, a scríobhann An Kerry Cowboy.

LIVING LIFE 10 September 2025

Fall head over cloves for garlic this planting season

Fall head over cloves for garlic this planting season

Plant garlic this October to ward off vampires and keep your kitchen stocked with aromatic, health-boosting bulbs.

GARDENING 10 September 2025

McDonald’s search is on for the future stars of farming and food

McDonald’s search is on for the future stars of farming and food

From sustainable farming to innovative food solutions, McDonald’s is seeking talent shaping how we grow, source, and serve food – supporting future leaders, and driving positive change.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 10 September 2025

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

What we're loving around the country this week, writes Diarmuid Nugent

MY FARMING WEEK 10 September 2025

Simply Better collection has sauce-thing for everyone

Simply Better collection has sauce-thing for everyone

Sweet, spice and all things nice with this new selection of Simply Better sauces.

L2 10 September 2025

Our language brings agricultural sense to the ‘fómhar’ this time of year'

Our language brings agricultural sense to the ‘fómhar’ this time of year'

As the month of Meán Fómhair arrives, Séaghan Ó Súilleabháin aka Kerry Cowboy, explores how central the harvest is in our native language.

L2 10 September 2025

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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