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Women & Agriculture: why hearing women’s stories matters most

Ahead of the 17th Women & Agriculture conference, Katherine O'Leary reflects on the event’s evolution and the value of connecting with women navigating farm and family life.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 21 October 2026

Women & Agriculture: why hearing women’s stories matters most

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'Once a lifeline for the lovesick and homesick, phone boxes still connect us'

'Once a lifeline for the lovesick and homesick, phone boxes still connect us'

BLOG 7 October 2026

Dear Miriam: 'my husband no longer wants to leave Dublin for the countryside'

Dear Miriam: 'my husband no longer wants to leave Dublin for the countryside'

ASK MIRIAM 30 September 2026

Country Vibes....a few of our favourite things.

Country Vibes....a few of our favourite things.

Country Vibes....a few of our favourite things.

FEATURES 23 September 2026

Country Vibes ..... a few our favourite things

Country Vibes ..... a few our favourite things

Country Vibes ..... a few our favourite things

FEATURES 26 August 2026

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Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

From thresing and Sam in Mayo to poetry, Audrey Kane and Deirdre Verney share some of the things catching our eye.

MY FARMING WEEK 19 August 2026

“You can keep social media - I made my own splash on a Swedish rooftop”

“You can keep social media - I made my own splash on a Swedish rooftop”

Katherine O’Leary discovers that the best holiday moments don’t need to be shared online. A little bravery, a new experience and a rooftop pool created a memory that still brings a smile.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 29 July 2026

‘We’re ready for the drought... cows to be fed silage in dry weeks ahead'

‘We’re ready for the drought... cows to be fed silage in dry weeks ahead'

The drought has arrived, but it was expected and farmers are prepared, with cows set to be fed silage in the weeks ahead, writes Katherine O’Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 15 July 2026

Wild salmon fishermen count costs of IFI changes

Wild salmon fishermen count costs of IFI changes

Irish salmon numbers have dramatically decreased since the 1970s and the future looks bleak.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Community Camino in Leitrim on the right track

Community Camino in Leitrim on the right track

A small rural parish in north Leitrim is hoping its strong community spirit will deliver an event that will put it on the map and grow into a lasting tradition for the parish and surrounding areas.

FEATURES 11 March 2026

Career psychologist Sinéad Brady: ‘I didn’t have confidence – I had courage’

Career psychologist Sinéad Brady: ‘I didn’t have confidence – I had courage’

Career psychologist Sinéad Brady explains why more people are choosing lives that feel rooted - not rushed. She reflects on how Co Cavan was always destined to be home.

FEATURES 30 December 2025

A toast to tradition: Irish rural pubs keeping her lit

A toast to tradition: Irish rural pubs keeping her lit

Rural pubs have evolved with food, music and tourism while remaining strong community hubs.

L2 12 November 2025

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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