Planning

Modular living for young homeowners a ‘no brainer’

In the first of our four-part series on Building a Home in rural Ireland, Isobel Hyland shares her experience of buying her first home with her partner. The couple have opted for a modular log cabin.

FEATURES 4 February 2026

Modular living for young homeowners a ‘no brainer’

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Armagh: highest land prices across Ireland

Armagh: highest land prices across Ireland

LAND REPORT 4 February 2026

Cute renovated cottage in east Mayo for €180,000 comes with land option

Cute renovated cottage in east Mayo for €180,000 comes with land option

FOR SALE 7 January 2026

'A lot of people give planning in rural Ireland a bad name'

'A lot of people give planning in rural Ireland a bad name'

'A lot of people give planning in rural Ireland a bad name'

FEATURES 7 January 2026

Pair of potential Leeside equine properties on the market

Pair of potential Leeside equine properties on the market

Pair of potential Leeside equine properties on the market

FOR SALE 26 November 2025

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Hollywood holding has panoramic views

Hollywood holding has panoramic views

A 27ac property in Wicklow has recently come on the market and could be an interesting proposition for someone on the lookout for land in the area.

FOR SALE 12 March 2025

Eight steps to succession: essential planning guide

Eight steps to succession: essential planning guide

Talking about succession plans now can avoid conflict and upset later.

L2 12 March 2025

Cracking the best Easter egg deals

Cracking the best Easter egg deals

Turns out that the smaller Easter eggs are worth their weight in…chocolate, writes Rosalind Skillen.

CONSUMER 12 March 2025

Dear Miriam: I won’t consider marriage unless I can get a pre-nuptial agreement

Dear Miriam: I won’t consider marriage unless I can get a pre-nuptial agreement

A Leinster reader asks Miriam's advice on the legality surrounding pre nuptial agreements after seeing several men lose 'big money' when their marriages broke down.

ASK MIRIAM 12 March 2025

Brass tacks to know when building a rural home

Brass tacks to know when building a rural home

From securing planning permission to ensuring you have all your ducks in a row for a mortgage application, these are the essentials when it comes to building a home in rural Ireland.

FEATURES 12 March 2025

Money Mentor: I have built up savings – should I invest them?

Money Mentor: I have built up savings – should I invest them?

Here are some ways to make your money work for you and your investment.

MONEY MENTOR 12 March 2025

Money Mentor: is there a smarter way to pay my taxes?

Money Mentor: is there a smarter way to pay my taxes?

How to better manage taxes and create a strategy that works.

MONEY MENTOR 12 March 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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