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Honeysuckle growing stronger with De Bromhead set to dominate Dublin festival
Donn McClean lamented the mare’s absence from Cheltenham, but expects to see it shine again next week.
Young Limerick jockey McNamara enjoying hot streak
Having claimed a first win for his father in 2018, Conor has had sustained success with Gavin Cromwell of late, writes Donn McClean.
The Irish For: Toss a Word to Your Witcher, O'Language of Plenty
Viewers of Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ will recognise some Gaeilge, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
Anti-abortion protests at hospitals: How have other countries handled them and what's the way forward here?
The problem with drawing up legislation on exclusion zones is that there are competing rights involved, writes lecturer in constitutional law Dr Laura Cahillane.
The Irish For: The word 'dote' was used in Britain before it came to Ireland - and that's ok
Word usage is like a conga line at a wedding – nobody thinks the person at the front is an artistic visionary, but the second and third people to join in create the legitimacy for others to attach themselves
From the Garden: Looks aren't everything - consider growing celeriac in this year's veg patch
It is a delicious vegetable included in mashed potato or even grated raw.
Johnny Ward: Cheltenham should be careful what it wishes for with five-day debate
Our columnist on the prospect of change for the March racing showpiece.
From the Garden: Growing tired of leftover turkey? Put it in a pie
It’s time to start thinking about next year’s garden as 2020 creeps ever-closer.
Johnny Ward: Racing in Limerick, Faugheen captures hearts at Leopardstown
Our columnist reports from the first day of the Christmas Festival.
Saoirse McHugh: Planting trees is one area where we can't wait for the government to come around
Mayo seems to have had a particularly savage spate of tree felling recently, writes Saoirse McHugh.
The Irish For: I'm getting tired of the same Christmas pop hits - here are some alternatives
What harm if we learn some words as Gaeilge along the way?
From the Garden: Get over your squeamishness - manure is gold dust for your veg patch
In other news, here’s a recipe for some creamy Brussels sprouts to posh up your Christmas dinner.
Johnny Ward: All-weather track in Tipperary could see Dundalk suffer greatly
There is clamour for a second all-weather track among trainers in Ireland, but Tipperary is not the answer.
The Irish For: Cabbage in bed and fruit in a sock - a few lost rituals to help find a suitor
Here are some traditions described in an Irish poem that claim to help find a suitor.
From the Garden: Eat your (locally grown) vegetables this Christmas
There is always a price to cheap food, writes Michael Kelly.
Katy Hayward: The very basis on which Northern Ireland was created has been ripped up by the election
Northern Ireland has elected a group of MPs more moderate and more diverse than the parliament they are entering, writes Katy Hayward.
What impact will Brexit have on horse racing?
These are interesting times.
'Feeder school' league tables: Here's why they give parents a distorted view of what constitutes a decent school
‘Feeder Schools’ tables show that students who attended private fee-paying schools go on to attend third-level education at higher rates than others.
Column: The results of the UK general election could hugely impact the Irish border - and not for the first time
A December election does not come around often, writes Cormac Moore.
Saoirse McHugh: Carbon tax is a red herring, the real climate culprit is the global tax system
It’s time for governments to fix the global tax system, for the sake of the planet.
The Irish For: Don’t like Ulster Scots? Catch yourself on
When seeing Ulster Scots writing, many people are surprised by how much of it appears readily intelligible to them.
From the Garden: Buying a real Christmas tree supports local jobs and brings a certain magic to the home
A real tree is a much greener option than one made from plastic, writes Michael Kelly.
The Champion Hurdle is a blurred picture for now, but it's an intriguing one
It will gradually come into focus as the season rolls along, writes Donn McClean.
The Irish For: How a fada can make all the difference
The Royal Bank of Scotland did not mention the meaning as Gaeilge of their online banking app Bó.
From the Garden: How to get the most out of your leek crop
Some advice on growing leeks and a delicious recipe for a potato and bacon bake to include them in.
Johnny Ward: Gordon Elliott remains one of Irish racing's most glaring enigmas
‘He is the messer at the bar who wants the night to continue, yet there is no chance whatsoever of him being late for work at the morning.’
Tom Clonan: 'My whistleblower journey in the Defence Forces has ended. I am back in from the cold'
Dr Tom Clonan met with the Defence Forces Chief of Staff today about a reconciliation process. ‘Unusually for Ireland, this whistleblowing story has a happy ending,’ he writes.
Saoirse McHugh: The end of turf-cutting brings opportunities to increase our energy independence
Here on Achill Island, saving turf is not just simply a way to secure fuel, but a way of life, writes Saoirse McHugh.
The Irish For: The enduring genius of artist Louis le Brocquy
The Irish artist’s painting Táin was sold for €102,253 at an auction earlier this week.
From the Garden: The debate about sustainable foods is getting louder... I've even found myself shouting at the TV recently
This week’s gardening column features tips for growing your own herbs and a recipe for root veg pie.
Donn McClean: Altior and Cyrname set for fascinating showdown this weekend
The highly-rated steeplechasers will face off in the Christy 1965 Chase at Ascot on Saturday.
The Irish For: Are Irish names really that difficult to pronounce?
We should look at names we don’t understand as something exciting to be figured out, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
From the Garden: Making the most of polytunnel growing this winter
I feel blessed to have so much delicious, nutritious food to hand, writes Michael Kelly.
Kevin Doyle's €155,000 purchase of Altior's half-brother has grabbed headlines
There was drama involving the former Ireland and Premier League footballer at Fairyhouse this week, writes Johnny Ward.
Saoirse McHugh: We need to talk about capitalism
There will be no climate justice until we move to a different economic system, writes Saoirse McHugh.
The Irish For: Notes on the naming of a still-contentious Irish-themed cocktail
In Ireland, the Irish Car Bomb is rarely called anything at all, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
Lynn Ruane: Harm reduction should always come first with criminal drug policy
We should decriminalise possession of drugs for personal use, writes independent senator Lynn Ruane.
From the Garden: Food could be the biggest asset of all if climate change worsens
Growing your own food could be even more important in the future, writes Michael Kelly.
Donn McClean: Saturday's Champion Chase could send ripples through the season
One of Ireland’s top racing journalists picks out the horses worth following after Road To Respect’s victory at Down Royal.
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Johnny Ward: Bull roars to dramatic victory in festive Leopardstown test
There was a memorable soundtrack as Jack Kennedy took the main prize on Day 2 of the Christmas Festival.
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