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Rising rural star makes history at Fleadh

Siblings Aoibh and Rian Dully have danced into the Fleadh history books

FEATURES 10 August 2026

Rising rural star makes history at Fleadh

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At 94, Annie May proves it's never too late to get moving

At 94, Annie May proves it's never too late to get moving

HEALTH 5 August 2026

'For many rural communities, my own included, Facebook has become indispensable'

'For many rural communities, my own included, Facebook has become indispensable'

FEATURES 5 August 2026

IFJ Junior: 'If I was given the farm one day, I would absolutely take it over'

IFJ Junior: 'If I was given the farm one day, I would absolutely take it over'

IFJ Junior: 'If I was given the farm one day, I would absolutely take it over'

FEATURES 5 August 2026

Gardening with Paul: simple ways to save your plants during a dry spell

Gardening with Paul: simple ways to save your plants during a dry spell

Gardening with Paul: simple ways to save your plants during a dry spell

GARDENING 5 August 2026

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New farm safety guidance for social farmers and farm walk hosts

New farm safety guidance for social farmers and farm walk hosts

Minister Niall Collins has launched a new initiative to support social farmers and all farmers who host farm walks and open days on their land to make farm health and safety a top priority.

FEATURES 29 July 2026

Why padel is winning over Irish communities

Why padel is winning over Irish communities

It’s one of the fastest-growing sports globally, with over 35 million players, but what is it about padel that has made it so popular in Ireland?, writes Claire Murrihy.

FEATURES 29 July 2026

How to keep strong and active for life with coach Karl Henry

How to keep strong and active for life with coach Karl Henry

Health and wellness trainer Karl Henry shares lower-body exercises to help you age better.

HEALTH 29 July 2026

Karl Henry: ageing isn't for the weak, so stay strong

Karl Henry: ageing isn't for the weak, so stay strong

Here are five easy upper body exercises to help improve strength – no matter what age you are.

L2 29 July 2026

Meet the 11-year-old from Co Wexford restoring a vintage Massey Ferguson

Meet the 11-year-old from Co Wexford restoring a vintage Massey Ferguson

Tractor-loving James McCormack is busy restoring a 1962 Massey Ferguson 35 with his grandad on the farm, writes Jordan Mooney.

FEATURES 29 July 2026

Wicklow lavender fields bloom into global fragrance success

Wicklow lavender fields bloom into global fragrance success

LAVÓ's Kilmacanogue lavender farm is ready for harvest beneath the Wicklow hills.

FEATURES 29 July 2026

Why it's becoming harder to stay connected in rural Ireland

Why it's becoming harder to stay connected in rural Ireland

North Cork Rural Community Health Project hosted its first ever rural mental health conference recently and highlighted the need for stronger rural mental health supports.

FEATURES 29 July 2026

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Practical lessons for a more profitable dairy farm: Future Farm Roadshow

With the future of dairy farming shaped by rising costs, herd performance and the need to make every investment count, the decisions farmers make today will have a lasting impact on farm profitability

Practical lessons for a more profitable dairy farm: Future Farm Roadshow

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