Vet Esther van Luipen has a personal tale showing why the new microchipping laws make lots of sense for dog owners
Living
PETS’ CORNER August’s Mutt of the Month: Feather
Meet two-year-old Feather, a beautiful, fun-loving female collie who desperately needs a loving home
INTERVIEW Artist Conor O’Grady
Ciara Moynihan talks to artist Conor O’Grady, whose first major solo show ‘Green Carnations’ has just opened in Castlebar
MUSINGS Three weddings and a mascara
In this week’s Diary of a Home Bird, Ciara Galvin finds herself humming Get Me to the Church on Time, with reason
INTERVIEW Tiaras, travel and Tralee
Days after handing over her crown, 2014 Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh chats about the last year and her plans for the future
INTERVIEW David Dee Moore
Singer/songwriter David Dee Moore on making music, his new charity single and the Acoustic Yard Singer/Songwriters’ Festival
MUSINGS Feeding my inner child
In this week’s Diary of a Home Bird, Ciara Galvin rediscovers the simple joy of blanket forts
INTERVIEW Award-winning potter Anthony O’Brien
Áine Ryan chats to Anthony O’Brien, who won first prize in the ceramics category at the 2015 RDS National Craft Awards
PETS’ CORNER A hairy problem
When cats get hairballs, it could be a sign of an underlying condition and should be checked by a vet, writes Esther van Luipen
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