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www.irishtimes.com More than 4,300 hours of work: Meet the Carrickmacross lacemakers behind Ireland’s most exquisite... At a time when machine-made lace is making a comeback, the painstaking handwork of a group of Co Monaghan lacemakers who brought this intricate gown to completion stands out 
www.irishtimes.com In the sad world of AI parenting, ignoring your children is the name of the game Whether you’re reading them a story or helping build a Fantasy Football team, being present is priceless 
www.irishtimes.com A camping trip to the ‘other Iceland’ A visit to the Central Highlands yields challenges and ‘chicken’ for a remarkable group outing 
www.irishtimes.com Designers get back to beetling with a little help from Ireland’s oldest linen mill Amy and Joel Anderson of Kindred of Ireland are enthusiastic supporters and users of beetled linen, produced in Co Derry 
www.irishtimes.com In pictures: Burren cattle drive to winter pastures In Fanore, Co Clare, the community participates in the traditional herding of cattle to hill pastures warmed by the Burren’s limestone 