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Gardening with Mary: the plants that thrive in dry weather

These sun-loving plants have not only survived Ireland’s driest of summers but flourished in the garden.

GARDENING 12 August 2026

Gardening with Mary: the plants that thrive in dry weather

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Ewes die from consuming acorns and plants

Ewes die from consuming acorns and plants

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Gardening with Mary: pelargoniums are the perfect patio plant

Gardening with Mary: pelargoniums are the perfect patio plant

GARDENING 15 July 2026

AD plants should be welcomed in communities – Minister

AD plants should be welcomed in communities – Minister

AD plants should be welcomed in communities – Minister

NEWS 2 July 2026

Minister commits to planning guidelines for AD plants

Minister commits to planning guidelines for AD plants

Minister commits to planning guidelines for AD plants

NEWS 29 June 2026

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European Parliament adopts new rules on NGTs

European Parliament adopts new rules on NGTs

The European Parliament has adopted new rules surrounding new genomic techniques on Wednesday.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Cereals, tomatoes, vegetables, orchards, vineyards and hazelnut groves were among the worst-affected crops from the extreme weather episode.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Leprino Portlaoise site available for €12m

Leprino Portlaoise site available for €12m

The cheese plant, which cost €130m was meant to produce mozzarella, but closed after an unhappy few years of production

NEWS 22 April 2026

Rhododendron and ferret clampdown

Rhododendron and ferret clampdown

The Dealer can’t wait to read about how the bureau plans to tackle the acres of rhododendron and other invasive species in the country’s national parks around the country.

DEALER 22 April 2026

Ireland has an opportunity to make change with EU presidency

Ireland has an opportunity to make change with EU presidency

Ireland will hold the EU presidency from July 2026 to the end of the year. The country holding the role has the power to make progress in legislation.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Tillage Podcast: feeding crops, spring sowing and minding plants

Tillage Podcast: feeding crops, spring sowing and minding plants

This week’s show has a sowing update, but places a focus on minding crops and feeding plants to keep them healthy.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Fertiliser plants could close down, MPs warned

Fertiliser plants could close down, MPs warned

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Iran war has had an indirect impact on UK fertiliser prices.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

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