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#Autumn Activities

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<p>Dr Michelle McKeown: "Roughly 40% of Irish households now buy pumpkins every October, and most buy more than one, according to Global Action Plan Ireland (an environmental NGO). Yet 60% of those pumpkins never get eaten."</p>

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Ireland’s frightening Halloween habit is a curse that can be broken by sustainable choices

Nature’s décor is unbeatable: fallen leaves, pinecones, bare branches, and candlelight (ideally in a glass jar rather than a plastic skull). They’re biodegradable, beautiful, and cost nothing

<p>Places to pick pumpkins near me this year?</p>

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Where to pick pumpkins in Ireland in autumn 2025

<p>Spring 2025 was the warmest in over 120 years and the sunniest ever recorded here. Temperatures were more than 2°C above the long-term average and it was the driest spring since 2020. These conditions created a very favourable environment for apples. </p>

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How do you like them apples... huge amount of fruit on trees in gardens and orchards

Santa Claus Hand - Trick or treat

people

Diary of a Gen Z Student: Christmas might start earlier every year — and that's a good thing

Where to go to pick pumpkins in Ireland in 2024

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Where to go to pick pumpkins in Ireland in 2024

Carving a greener path in addressing pumpkin waste in Ireland

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Carving a greener path in addressing pumpkin waste in Ireland

Fallen autumn leaves in the park

Anja Murray: So-called 'leaf litter' doesn't mean gardens need a clean sweep

There is a very good biodiversity case for leaving the leaves alone

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

Picking blackberries

Blackberries — the superfood coming to a bramble near you right about now

These berries are packed with vitamin C to help boost immunity as the autumn sets in

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Autumn weather Nov 16th 2023

Anja Murray: Learn to leave — and love — the leaves

Clearing leaves from open ground beneath trees makes very little sense: the leaf mold that they break down into nourishes next year’s growth of trees and spring flowers

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

Your guide to where to pick your own pumpkins across Ireland this year

Your guide to where to pick your own pumpkins across Ireland this year

Here's a handy 2023 list of farms offering pick-your-own pumpkins — and other autumnal events

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

High Spirits: Is it ‘ghost tourism’ — or is a spirit really walking the halls of Ballyseede Castle?

High Spirits: Is it ‘ghost tourism’ — or is a spirit really walking the halls of Ballyseede Castle?

Tom Breathnach visits the Kerry hotel reaping interest in a resident ghost

Sun, 30 Oct, 2022

Homemade Halloween: Get stuck into creative activities this midterm

Homemade Halloween: Get stuck into creative activities this midterm

Making is as important as the end result when crafting with children, writes Lilly Higgins

Sat, 29 Oct, 2022

Derval O'Rourke: How to improve your mood in the great outdoors

Derval O'Rourke: How to improve your mood in the great outdoors

Some great tips to work around the weather and the most amazing recipe to dig into after you’ve braved those elements

Sat, 29 Oct, 2022

Upside down tangerine cake on a sky-blue stone background.

Michelle Darmody: Easy cakes to enjoy with a cup of tea

Baking your own treats can take a little time but is much more cost-effective

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

10 outdoor activities for family fun in Munster

10 outdoor activities for family fun in Munster

The best family-friendly walks, cycles and outdoor adventures from coastal routes to forest walks across the province

Wed, 06 Apr, 2022

10 great day trips to take with the family

10 great day trips to take with the family

Melanie Mullan explores the best family-friendly excursions

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

Weekend Loves: Autumn tablescaping; mural-inspired knitwear; and spooky cocktails

Weekend Loves: Autumn tablescaping; mural-inspired knitwear; and spooky cocktails

Ruth O'Connor's guide to inspiring ideas and beautiful things

Sat, 23 Oct, 2021

Menu: Autumn food fayres, new Irish whiskey, and sustainable coffee that actually tastes superb

Menu: Autumn food fayres, new Irish whiskey, and sustainable coffee that actually tastes superb

Food news from Munster and beyond

Fri, 15 Oct, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: Tried and tested tips for pre- and post-workout

Derval O'Rourke: Tried and tested tips for pre- and post-workout

— and a great protein bar recipe — it's my favourite snack recipe for when my workout is done

Mon, 27 Sep, 2021

Image of raspberry and strawberry pavlova meringue cake recipe with egg whites, fresh summer fruit berries / black forest fruits

Darina Allen: Four easy recipes that make the most of blackberry season

My foolproof lemon curd recipe and you have to try this blackberry pavlova

Sat, 11 Sep, 2021

Training programme for small firms to cut waste

Training programme for small firms to cut waste

As well as the environmental benefits, Cork Chamber says the initiative could help firms to save money and boost competitive advantage.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2021

Arts and crafts with the woman who taught us when we were kids: Mary Fitzgerald

Arts and crafts with the woman who taught us when we were kids: Mary Fitzgerald

Mary's make and do show 'How Do You Do' has been making a welcome comeback on the RTÉ Player

Tue, 27 Oct, 2020

Mother and daughter holding hands

Colman Noctor: Helping kids cope with an uncertain winter

Children, like us all, are facing into an uncertain winter. Like any other year, they’ll get flus and bugs, and everyone around them will wonder: is this just a heavy cold — or something worse? Some children will have to go for Covid-19 tests.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2020

Alison Curtis's top 10 books for children

Alison Curtis's top 10 books for children

Her weekly book slot for kids on her weekend breakfast show has a waiting list into 2021. So who better than Alison Curtis to give us a recommended reading list for children?

Mon, 26 Oct, 2020

50 ways to keep the kids entertained this autumn

8 things to find on your woodland walk

In this extract from Naturama, author Michael Fewer picks things to watch out for on your next wander in the forest

Thu, 01 Oct, 2020

10 family-friendly hotel breaks in Ireland this autumn

10 family-friendly hotel breaks in Ireland this autumn

There are great family hotel deals just waiting to be snapped up around the country

Wed, 30 Sep, 2020

Keeping kids amused for autumn: streaming shows for younger viewers

Keeping kids amused for autumn: streaming shows for younger viewers

The kids are back at school (for the time being at least). But they won’t be spending all their time at home doing homework and still need to unwind. In this regard television has a place, especially with the nights drawing in. Here are 5 new (ish) or upcoming shows for them to enjoy.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2020