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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.
Making your pension work at retirement age
This week, Martin Glennon, head of financial Planning with ifac, discusses the options available when accessing your pension.
4 December 2024 Money Mentor
Festive and frugal: celebrate the season without overspending
This time of the year can be one of the most expensive – but by staying on top of your budget you can still have fun and embrace the holidays without the dreaded financial fallout, writes Carol Brick.
4 December 2024 Consumer
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
Money Mentor: will living in the UK affect my inheritance?
This week we take a look at the UK and Irish inheritance tax rules to explain the implications of each, writes Marty Murphy.
27 November 2024 Money Mentor