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Folklore: ‘this farm would be nothing, without a woman or a girl’

As we celebrate the Women & Agriculture conference, we reflect on women’s contribution on farms, writes Shane Lehane ,

23 October 2024
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‘Every dish I cook has a story to tell’

Consumer research shows global flavours are popular among Irish consumers, and rural Ireland is no different, writes Janine Kennedy.

16 October 2024 NEWS OK

N17 road deaths spark renewed calls for upgrade

A death toll of eight along one road in Co Mayo so far this year has prompted renewed calls for a motorway to replace the N17 route, writes Jacqueline Hogge.

9 October 2024
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Brenda Donohue: country roots

RTÉ's Brenda Donohue reflects on her countryside memories, how it influenced her career, her family and the prospect of an 'empty nest', writes Deirdre Verney.

9 October 2024
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A ‘notable increase’ in rural youths needing mental health supports

With the decline in mental health seen amongst young people living in rural Ireland, it is important to know where to turn to if you need support, writes Sarah McIntosh.

18 September 2024
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Social prescribing helps ‘combat social exclusion’

The growth of social prescribing, where people struggling with isolation are connected to their communities, is leading to enhanced mental health, writes Jacqueline Hogge.

18 September 2024
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Frankie goes to... west Cork for rural inspiration

Dead set on getting out of west Cork when he was young, Graham Norton now finds that rural Ireland is his happy place and the perfect inspiration for his novels, writes Ciara Leahy.

18 September 2024
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Break the Cycle: 'we all need to take time to talk' - Marty Morrissey

Broadcasting legend Marty Morrissey is joining the Irish Country Living team at this year’s National Ploughing Championship, encouraging everyone to talk more, writes Sarah McIntosh.

11 September 2024
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Editorial: Break the Cycle and get on your bikes for Ploughing 2024

According to new research, farmers aren't as physically active as they think but you can get a bit of exercise in at the Irish Farmers Journal stand at the Ploughing, writes Ciara Leahy.

11 September 2024
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