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60% growth of employment for international financial services sector
Sarah McIntosh
Minister Burke and Minister Richmond welcome report on future skills needs for the international financial services sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.
60% growth of employment for international financial services sector
 
 
Tech-savvy stitching as e-textile enthusiasts combine
Life
Tech-savvy stitching as e-textile enthusiasts combine
NDC in search of future farmers to feature at Bloom
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NDC in search of future farmers to feature at Bloom
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Meet the Maker: Corrina Earlie
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Consumer: low cost-loan scheme for home energy upgrades
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Consumer: low cost-loan scheme for home energy upgrades
Ciara Leahy
Consumer: low cost-loan scheme for home energy upgrades
A €500m Government backed low-cost loan scheme was launched last week to help consumers upgrade the efficiency of their home, making it warmer and cheaper to run, writes Ciara Leahy.
Scoliosis scandal: ‘It’s been so heartbreaking to see Liam disintegrate'
Margaret Hawkins
Scoliosis scandal: ‘It’s been so heartbreaking to see Liam disintegrate'
The curve in his spine has now passed 85 degrees, causing severe pain and making him sicker as time goes on. Margaret Hawkins talks to Kerry mother Pam Dennehy about her son Liam’s condition.
Aaron Thornhill: 'I can walk 2km with Mitch'
Maria Moynihan
Aaron Thornhill: 'I can walk 2km with Mitch'
At Dogs for the Disabled in Cork, there’s no denying the power of puppy love, writes Maria Moynihan.
Fetch the best pet coverage
Sarah McIntosh
Fetch the best pet coverage
From woofs to whiskers, Sarah McIntosh finds out why having pet insurance could save you money long term, and looks at the different providers and options on the market.
COLUMNS
Editorial: every number behind the scoliosis scandal is that of a child in pain
Ciara Leahy
Editorial: every number behind the scoliosis scandal is that of a child in pain
Two young boys tell two powerful stories in this week's Irish Country Living. One is heartbreaking, the other heartwarming and our readers need to hear both, writes Ciara Leahy.
Katherine's Country: it’s important to build trust with your animals
Katherine O'Leary
Katherine's Country: it’s important to build trust with your animals
De-horning is the first tough thing we have to do to calves. It is possible to do it pain free without any trauma, preserving the relationship between calf and farmer, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Ask Miriam: 'is it silly to be so upset by death of dog?'
Ask Miriam
Ask Miriam: 'is it silly to be so upset by death of dog?'
This week, Miriam hears from a reader who is struggling to move forward after the loss of his beloved dog.
Editorial: going back to basics is the key to being more energy efficient
Ciara Leahy
Editorial: going back to basics is the key to being more energy efficient
When it comes to retrofitting your home, there are a plethora of grants available but why are incentives to upgrade your windows and doors non-existent, writes Ciara Leahy.
LIFESTYLE
60% growth of employment for international financial services sector
Sarah McIntosh
60% growth of employment for international financial services sector
Minister Burke and Minister Richmond welcome report on future skills needs for the international financial services sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Tech-savvy stitching as e-textile enthusiasts combine
Grace Hanna
Tech-savvy stitching as e-textile enthusiasts combine
A group of knitting and crochet enthusiasts have recently explored integrating wearable technology through the ‘Yarning Connections’ project, writes Grace Hanna.
NDC in search of future farmers to feature at Bloom
Sarah McIntosh
NDC in search of future farmers to feature at Bloom
The National Dairy Council is hosting a competition aimed at primary and secondary school students in search of future farmers to take part in this year's Bord Bia Bloom, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Meet the Maker: Corrina Earlie
Grace Hanna
Meet the Maker: Corrina Earlie
In this week’s Meet the Maker, Grace Hanna chats to painter Corrina Earlie about her new series 'heliotropic' which draws its name from the phenomenon of plants turning towards the sunlight.
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Upgrading barley yields with a new fungicide solutionSPONSORED
Upgrading barley yields with a new fungicide solution
Due to relentless wet weather, the spring of 2024 has proven to be an extremely testing time for growers.
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There’s a future for palm oil in the dairy supply chainSPONSORED
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If not palm, then what? Understanding the complex story of sustainable palm and the vital role it plays in supporting global conservation efforts, local economies and the dairy supply chain.
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