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From inspiring stories to news on food, farming and events, Irish Country Living is your guide to life in rural Ireland

Cherished nativity story connecting cultures

Nativity plays are taking centre stage across the country. At Forgney National School, in rural south Longford, the children and staff are embracing customs from all over, writes Deirdre Verney.

18 December 2024
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Keep your pets safe during the festivities

Festive food and fairy lights make the Christmas season, but your pet could be in danger from a number of delicacies and decorations, writes Margaret Hawkins.

11 December 2024
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Desperate Farmwife: I will never have 'kitchen notions' ever again

It's great having all these fancy new appliances, but what happens when they break? The times of 'knowing a guy' are long gone.

11 December 2024
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Cracking Christmas and New Year events

From Mnásome fun to music, hiking and ice skating in a beautiful area of Wicklow, there are plenty of events to enjoy over the holidays, writes Deirdre Verney.

11 December 2024
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Meitheal helps to breathe new life into derelict home

A call-out for skilled workers helped one Cork family to progress their derelict farmhouse refurbishment and allowed them to avail of a €70,000 grant, writes Jacqueline Hogge.

11 December 2024
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Stars of stage, music, and nature shine bright at Christmas

We take a look at the fledgling talent across rural Ireland, catching up with some young future stars, writes Jacqueline Hogge.

11 December 2024
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Two hundred years of the iconic Shelbourne

Few hotels have stood the test of time in the way that the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin has, writes Ciara Leahy.

4 December 2024
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Ditching old habits is the key to better heart health

Many cardiac patients go back to old habits, even after surgery. Making better lifestyle choices is vital for staying well in the future, writes Margaret Hawkins.

4 December 2024
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Folklore: raising a glass to traditions

Live turkeys, drawing the line, the Christmas box with its candle and poitín were all part of Christmas traditions on 8 December, writes Shane Lehane.

4 December 2024
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