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Local bus service proving a lifeline in rural Ireland

As passenger numbers continue to increase on Transport for Ireland’s Local Link buses, communities in rural parts of Waterford and Donegal talk about their efforts to secure the service.

FEATURES 9 April 2025

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Sinead Foyle and Philippa Duff bring their own flavour to rural Co Galway

Sinead Foyle and Philippa Duff bring their own flavour to rural Co Galway

RECIPES 9 April 2025

‘I have dreamed of getting a Michelin star since I was 14’

‘I have dreamed of getting a Michelin star since I was 14’

NEWS 26 February 2025

Editorial: Modular homes in rural Ireland

Editorial: Modular homes in rural Ireland

Editorial: Modular homes in rural Ireland

EDITORIAL 26 February 2025

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

AROUND THE COUNTRY 19 February 2025

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Sowing the seeds of love through the years

Sowing the seeds of love through the years

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Irish Country Living spoke to three rural couples about finding – and nurturing – love through the decades.

FEATURES 27 November 2024

Planning inconsistencies affect rural site prices

Planning inconsistencies affect rural site prices

Frustration over a planning process that has restricted rural housing in recent years is leading to implications for the price and availability of sites across the country, writes Jacqueline Hogge.

LAND REPORT 27 November 2024

Women's Sheds harnessing the power of Mná na hÉireann

Women's Sheds harnessing the power of Mná na hÉireann

With an estimated 120 Women’s Sheds around the country, the huge role these community-led groups play is the subject of new research, writes Jacqueline Hogge.

FEATURES 27 November 2024

Country vibes

Country vibes

What we're loving around the country this week , writes Rosalind Skillen.

MY FARMING WEEK 27 November 2024

‘It’s the biggest loss any human will experience’

‘It’s the biggest loss any human will experience’

David McGowan, one of Ireland’s best known funeral directors gives his unique take on death and grief in his new book, A Life Among the Dead, writes Deirdre Verney.

L2 27 November 2024

Rural Affairs: local elections a stepping stone to gender equality

Rural Affairs: local elections a stepping stone to gender equality

Research carried out since the local elections in June shows those who already have a seat in government more likely to retain it, which gives men a distinct advantage, writes Jacqueline Hogge.

FEATURES 27 November 2024

Rural Affairs: short-term letting law will have a serious impact

Rural Affairs: short-term letting law will have a serious impact

Annual conference told that a lack of understanding of the importance of tourist letting in rural Ireland is a concern, writes Jacqueline Hogge.

FEATURES 27 November 2024

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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