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Marcella Connolly on 19 May 2020
My Country Living: 'We have a lot of girl-power in the O’Leary family'
Cliona O'Leary from Co Wexford, works at a farm supply shop while rearing her own flock of sheep. In conversation with Marcella Connolly.
Marcella Connolly on 19 May 2020
'You really have to be on top of your game'
Novelist and playwright and Mick Donnellan bases much of his work in a rural Ireland, with his latest novel due for release this summer, writes Marcella Connolly
Marcella Connolly on 12 May 2020
'The best thing about crafts is you’re never bored'
Gwen Walsh is an Irish milliner who runs a successful business from her studio in Co Kilkenny. She tells Marcella Connolly about starting out, meeting Sabina Higgins and winning awards
Marcella Connolly on 14 May 2020
My Country Living: 'Unlike many other people, I really like working in the bog'
Thomas Hughes runs a suckler farm near Tuam, Co Galway. He is spending his summer in the bog cutting turf. In conversation with Marcella Connolly
Marcella Connolly on 12 May 2020
Farm Safety: 'Show care, use common sense and exercise caution'
When is comes to farm safety, there is no one size fits all solution. Marcella Connolly speaks to Jimmy Rohan and Alma Jordan about child safety on the farm
Marcella Connolly on 12 May 2020
Living Life: keeping the lights on
Faraway Martin speaks to Marcella Connolly about the release of his first single from his self-titled debut EP
Marcella Connolly on 05 May 2020
My Country Living: 'I had it carbon dated and it dates back to 4233BC'
Harp maker Brian Callan uses only locally sourced Irish wood to create his harps. In conversation with Marcella Connolly
Marcella Connolly on 05 May 2020
Keeping children safe on the farm
Jennifer Payne speaks to Marcella Connolly about her common-sense approach to protecting her children against dangers on the family farm, in part one of our children’s farm safety series
Marcella Connolly on 05 May 2020
Living Life: The return of Building Ireland
Dr Susan Hegarty returns in series three of Building Ireland. She tells Marcella Connolly about the fascinating story behind Shannon
Marcella Connolly on 04 May 2020
Living Life: staying connected through dance
Declan Gavigan started the Social Dis-dancing Challenge and he tells Marcella Connolly how his video went viral
Marcella Connolly on 28 Apr 2020
My Country Living: ‘I like my wellies, but I like my heels too!’
As Susan Langrell has had to pause her life in childcare, she has moved into the role of a fulltime farmer. In conversation with Marcella Connolly.
Marcella Connolly on 28 Apr 2020
A shed with a difference
Shedworx in Co Waterford has decided to focus their energy on two things, working on vehicles and helping those who need to talk, writes Marcella Connolly