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MADRA is inviting everyone to lace up their shoes and start the new year on the right foot. This January, the Galway-based charity is launching an exciting 100km Challenge — a vibrant and inspiring opportunity to support its mission of caring for dogs in need.

There is something quietly powerful about the turn of the year. It is, of course, just another date on the calendar, but it carries with it a psychological lift — a sense of renewal, of possibility, of beginnings. Perhaps that feeling is sharpened by the fact that we are emerging from the darkest weeks of the year, inching towards longer days, growth, and springtime. Our antennae, tuned for hope, begin to rise again.

There is something quietly powerful about the turn of the year. It is, of course, just another date on the calendar, but it carries with it a psychological lift — a sense of renewal, of possibility, of beginnings. Perhaps that feeling is sharpened by the fact that we are emerging from the darkest weeks of the year, inching towards longer days, growth, and springtime. Our antennae, tuned for hope, begin to rise again.

Are you looking for a special travel experience to ring in the New Year? Then take a trip to the world’s oldest operating lighthouse, on Hook Head in Co Wexford, where a unique historic event will take place on New Year’s Day.

Galway City is set to welcome the arrival of 2026 with a joyful, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration designed especially for all ages. Renowned for its vibrant festival atmosphere, the City of the Tribes is once again embracing an early evening countdown, ensuring families can celebrate together in a safe, fun, and inclusive setting.

Love them or hate them, Brussels sprouts are a Christmas staple, and they could also offer unexpected benefits in terms of supporting eye health — a great reason to keep this and other festive foods on your plate into the New Year.

If you are what you eat, as the old saying goes, then one of the easiest ways to improve your health and wellbeing is to make changes to your diet. As we prepare to ring in 2026, why not resolve to make next year a healthier one, starting with your plate.

Connacht Rugby has been boosted this week with the confirmed news of Ciaran Frawley’s move west next season.

As people prepare to welcome the New Year, mental health charity Turn2Me is encouraging the public to rethink traditional resolutions and instead focus on small, realistic changes that support mental wellbeing.

If upgrading your home is on your New Year priority list, there’s never been a better time to choose Irish-made. Beyond supporting local jobs and traditional craftsmanship, Irish furniture makers continue to set the benchmark for quality, comfort, and custom design.