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Two hundred years of the iconic Shelbourne
Ciara Leahy
Few hotels have stood the test of time in the way that the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin has, writes Ciara Leahy.
Two hundred years of the iconic Shelbourne
Ditching old habits is the key to better heart health
4 December 2024 Health
Ditching old habits is the key to better heart health
Many cardiac patients go back to old habits, even after surgery. Making better lifestyle choices is vital for staying well in the future, writes Margaret Hawkins.
Folklore: raising a glass to traditions
4 December 2024 Features
Folklore: raising a glass to traditions
Live turkeys, drawing the line, the Christmas box with its candle and poitín were all part of Christmas traditions on 8 December, writes Shane Lehane.
Gardening with Kitty: embrace the stillness and solace
As the depths of winter approach, it’s time to wrap up and head out to potter in the garden, writes Kitty Scully.
4 December 2024 Gardening
Lights, tractor, action and fun
Tractors with tinsel are setting the stage for seasonal fundraisers that bring communities together, writes Sarah McIntosh.
4 December 2024 Features
Friendship and community in perfect harmony
Community and lifelong friends are at the heart of Athlone A Cappella, a music group that brings harmony and people together creating a special sound, writes Sarah McIntosh.
4 December 2024 Features
Regenerative farmers cycling their way to the big screen
A mammoth cycle from Malin to Mizen by a group of regenerative farmers, is the subject of a documentary to be screened at a gala banquet in Killruddery House this weekend, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
4 December 2024 Features
Carlow community give Mary the perfect send off
A lady who passed away in her adopted home town of Carlow, with no living relatives, received a big turnout at her funeral following a social media post by the undertaker, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
4 December 2024 Features
Have your say on rural planning issues
A new series on rural planning will look at all aspects of the process for people trying to build a home in rural Ireland.
29 November 2024 Features
'Choose the contraception method that’s right for you'
With so many birth control options available, doing your research and choosing the method that best suits your needs is important, writes Margaret Hawkins.
27 November 2024 Health
Gardening with Gerry: two seasons of true beauty
Snowy mespilus is a versatile plant that produces lots of colour in winter and spring gardens, writes Gerry Daly.
27 November 2024 Gardening
Brews and views
The middle of Middle Earth, Wellington is the centre of political power in New Zealand, as well as being a cultural, creative and coffee-loving city, writes Caroline Hennessy.
27 November 2024 Travel