When cats get hairballs, it could be a sign of an underlying condition and should be checked by a vet, writes Esther van Luipen
Living
PETS’ CORNER August’s Mutt of the month: Polka
Meet one-year-old Polka, a stunning-looking female collie cross who desperately needs a loving home
The Renvyle road warrior
Ciara Moynihan chats to fundraiser Seán Rima about his 17,000-mile bike ride to Mongolia via Russia and the Trans Siberian Highway
MUSINGS Room for rent
In this week’s Diary of a Home Bird, Ciara Galvin notes her parents’ hasty enthusiasm for repurposing her childhood bedroom
MUSINGS Blurred lines
In this week’s Diary of a Home Bird, Ciara Galvin finds moving out of home does not necessarily mean independence