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Careers: Aid Avengers providing care within community

Fifth-year students from a rural area in Co Cork, are providing people in their community with the basic skills needed to save lives, writes Sarah McIntosh.

16 October 2024
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Maggie Molloy: 'my mission is to show people what they can buy in rural Ireland'

Owning a home in a rural area is possible for many – that’s if potential buyers are willing to think outside the box, Cheap Irish Homes star Maggie Molloy tells Jacqueline Hogge.

16 October 2024
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Western region at tipping point with more funding a must

Budget 2025 makes important strides for rural Ireland but more support is needed according to the Western Development Commission, writes Jacqueline Hogge.

16 October 2024
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Farms must diversify to survive

Teresa Roche is working on the ground to support issues affecting farm families through advocating for policy changes and promoting the importance of appreciating Irish produce, writes Sarah McIntosh.

9 October 2024
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A week in the country

What caught the eye of the team this week.

2 October 2024
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A week in the country

Find out what caught the eye of the team this week.

25 September 2024
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Elder mental health at risk from social disconnection

As more and more pubs close in rural Ireland, the loss of social connection is having a huge impact on mental health, particularly the elderly, writes Jacqueline Hogge.

25 September 2024
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A week in the country

Find out what caught the eye of the Irish Country Living team this week.

18 September 2024
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Confidence in the future of the dairy industry

Sustainability is a huge concern for farmers and that means having to spend on things that reduce the labour requirement on the farm, writes Katherine O'Leary.

18 September 2024
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