Barry O'Rourke

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Barry O'Rourke

RTE LifeStyle Journalist.

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I'm a former Primary School Teacher with a huge interest in all things multimedia, technology, education and health.

Will Al Porter make an ass of himself tonight?

Tonight on Big Week on the Farm, from Tallaght to Maudabawn city-slicker Al Porter will venture into lands unknown: the farm! The comedian will get to grips with milking and tastes some donkey cheese!
Big Week on the Farm • 05 Apr 18

The Secret Life of... Sheepdog Puppies

At just four-weeks-old, the Border Collie puppies from last night's Big Week on the Farm have hands down won the award for cuteness. But meeting these sheep for the first time proved very difficult for some pups!
big week on the farm • 10 Apr 18

Is Aoibhín Garrihy Ireland's milking champion?

Last night Aoibhín Garrihy entered an elite club on RTÉ One's Big Week on the Farm as she attempted the Pull the Udder One challenge. But had Aoibhín's practicing earlier in the week paid off as the results are now in!
Big Week on the Farm • 06 Apr 17

World Record smashed on Big Week on the Farm

Cavan man Barry John Crowe made minced meat of a world record on RTÉ One's Big Week on the Farm last night. He made 78 in one minute smashing the previous world record of 60. But that's only the start; with hopes for two more records across the week!
Big Week on the Farm • 05 Apr 17

New research shows Irish families struggle to spend time together

The Easter holidays are coming. It's always a good excuse to.....But new research from iReach Market Research suggests that almost half of parents are finding it difficult to get the family together.
Living • 03 Apr 17

Your special celebrity guests for Big Week on the Farm are...

From glamour, to comedy to...dancing! Irish stars are set to present across RTÉ One's Big Week on the Farm. Our only question is, who will be the lucky one to get stuck in with one of the anticipated live births?!
Big Week on the Farm • 05 Apr 17

RTÉ's Big Week on the Farm is Back & Bigger Than Ever!

RTÉ One's hit agricultural show Big Week on the Farm is back. Next week we're taking up residence on a dairy farm in Co. Cavan for an incredible five nights of access all areas on an Irish farm. From special guests to calving and lambing, expect it all!
Living • 05 Apr 17

Baby Boxes Aim to Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

The use of Baby Boxes has been credited as a key way of reducing infant mortality in Finland, where the tradition has been in play for over 75 years.
Baby Box • 31 Mar 17

Irish Mammies: Stuff you might not know...or believe!

Happy Mothers Day, to all you wonderful Mammies. It's a day of rest and relaxation, as families all across the country go that extra mile to show their love and appreciation for everything you do. But do you know what an Irish Mammy actually is?
Living • 14 Aug 17

What should you do when your child has a fever?

A fever can be a very alarming thing for any parent. What's a normal temperature? We talk to one of Ireland's favourite doctors, Dr Pixie McKenna, on how best to deal with this situation.
Fever • 24 Mar 17
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