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Backchat: Connemara Islands Wellness Retreat
Naomi Hamilton-O'Donnell
The Connemara Islands Wellness Retreat offers a chance to relax and unwind in the natural beauty of South Connemara.
26 April 2023 Features
Backchat: Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival
Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival celebrates the maritime history of Rathlin Island and Ballycastle, writes Naomi Hamilton-O’Donnell.
20 April 2023 Gardening
It's time to tame your overgrown garden
Taking back control of an overgrown garden might seem impossible, but with the right methods and tools you can restore order.
Backchat: the Galway Theatre Festival
The Galway Theatre Festival is back with a variety of events to suit all ages.
19 April 2023 Features
Getting children talking about wool
Wool in School is teaching the next generation about the benefits of Irish wool in the home, community and the environment, writes Naomi Hamilton-O’Donnell.
19 April 2023 Features
Backchat: Barry’s Tea fan art campaign
Barry’s Tea launched a limited-edition merchandise collaboration with artist Claire Prouvost to celebrate their ‘We Make the Tea, You Make the Art’ campaign.
12 April 2023 Features
Giving pre-loved wedding dresses a second chance to shine
The Saint Vincent de Paul charity shop in Jocelyn Street, Dundalk, is giving a new lease of life to wedding dresses with its second-hand bridal boutique, writes Naomi Hamilton-O’Donnell.
12 April 2023 Features
International Easter traditions
In Ireland we might be familiar with chocolate eggs and the Easter bunny, but there is a variety of other Easter traditions to be found around the world. Naomi Hamilton-O’Donnell writes.
5 April 2023 Features
Backchat: dog-friendly Easter event at Punchestown Racecourse
Punchestown Racehorse will welcome families and furry friends on Good Friday for an Easter egg hunt and dog walk, organised by the KWWSPCA.
5 April 2023 Features
Ag science students benefit from day out at Tullamore Farm
The Agri Aware farm walk and talk at Tullamore Farm gave agricultural science students a chance to see their learnings from the classroom in practice on a working farm, writes Naomi Hamilton-O’Donnell
1 April 2023 News
Light bites: golden bunnies, crispy onions and tasty chocolates
Golden bunnies, enterprising new businesses and a cookbook purchase you can feel good about buying - these are just a few things happening in Ireland's food scene. Naomi Hamilton-O'Donnell writes
29 March 2023 News
Backchat: lifestyle webinar for people living with COPD
To coincide with World Health Day on 7 April, COPD Support Ireland is hosting an information webinar for people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
29 March 2023 Health