Opinion and debate from Irish Country Living

Editorial: Re-turn scheme, return our money to our bank accounts

The Re-turn scheme may be a success but it seems bonkers that we can't get our money back into our bank account.

EDITORIAL 8 July 2026

Editorial: Re-turn scheme, return our money to our bank accounts

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'When our dog Fleur went missing, Saint Anthony and a CEO brought her home'

'When our dog Fleur went missing, Saint Anthony and a CEO brought her home'

L2 8 July 2026

Ask Miriam: how do I convince my dad his health is more important than the farm?

Ask Miriam: how do I convince my dad his health is more important than the farm?

ASK MIRIAM 8 July 2026

'At 81, Christy Moore delivered a concert as good as he did when he was younger'

'At 81, Christy Moore delivered a concert as good as he did when he was younger'

'At 81, Christy Moore delivered a concert as good as he did when he was younger'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 8 July 2026

'My time on RTÉ’s Today Show was a once-in-a-lifetime experience'

'My time on RTÉ’s Today Show was a once-in-a-lifetime experience'

'My time on RTÉ’s Today Show was a once-in-a-lifetime experience'

L2 1 July 2026

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‘Excellence and attention to detail were the main drivers on this Tipp farm'

‘Excellence and attention to detail were the main drivers on this Tipp farm'

A long-standing commitment to excellence in dairy farming has earned the Ryan family the 2025 NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Award. Katherine O'Leary visits the Tipperary farm to discover more.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 June 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘apprenticeship or college, how do I decide the right route for me?

Dear Miriam: ‘apprenticeship or college, how do I decide the right route for me?

A Leinster school leaver asks Miriam's advice on whether he should accept a two year apprenticeship or pursue a three year college degree as he ponders the next steps following Leaving Cert.

ASK MIRIAM 17 June 2026

'Just as every farm and family are different, so too is every succession story'

'Just as every farm and family are different, so too is every succession story'

As we begin our succession series this week, it's time to look towards the next generation.

EDITORIAL 17 June 2026

Editorial: 'the Government needs to get the planning laws right this time'

Editorial: 'the Government needs to get the planning laws right this time'

The current rural planning guidelines, which have been in place for over 25 years, have always been flawed because they have been open to interpretation depending on your county.

EDITORIAL 17 June 2026

‘It’s the ideal time to visit the galleries in our towns and appreciate them’

‘It’s the ideal time to visit the galleries in our towns and appreciate them’

I cherish my artist friends and want to better understand their extraordinary talents, writes Katherine O’Leary, who encourages readers to visit and support local galleries.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 June 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘should my boyfriend take his elderly aunt’s house deposit gift?’

Dear Miriam: ‘should my boyfriend take his elderly aunt’s house deposit gift?’

A reader in Limerick asks Miriam for advice on how to convince her boyfriend to accept a generous gift from his aunt that would help them get on the property ladder quicker, but could cause a rift.

ASK MIRIAM 17 June 2026

Editorial: ‘Tusla is seeking foster carers that can provide loving homes'

Editorial: ‘Tusla is seeking foster carers that can provide loving homes'

A more accepting society has also opened the doors to more safe homes for children in need of foster care.

EDITORIAL 17 June 2026

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

This heritage tourist attraction nestled in the heart of rural Sligo is a fun-filled day out for all the family, showcasing life as it would have been in the late-1800s to the mid-1900s.

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

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