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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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Certified organic 28ac smallholding with a walk-in home for €175,000

Certified organic 28ac smallholding with a walk-in home for €175,000

FOR SALE 5 August 2026

Historic Georgian estate in Tuam guided at €1.75m

Historic Georgian estate in Tuam guided at €1.75m

FOR SALE 5 August 2026

185ac Mutton Island farm off the Clare coast guided at €1.8m

185ac Mutton Island farm off the Clare coast guided at €1.8m

185ac Mutton Island farm off the Clare coast guided at €1.8m

FOR SALE 5 August 2026

Former convent on 27ac in Westmeath offers 'divine' commercial potential

Former convent on 27ac in Westmeath offers 'divine' commercial potential

Former convent on 27ac in Westmeath offers 'divine' commercial potential

FOR SALE 5 August 2026

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29ac coastal farm for sale near Portmagee Co Kerry for €430,000

29ac coastal farm for sale near Portmagee Co Kerry for €430,000

With shoreline frontage, this 29ac coastal farm combines agricultural potential with a private, secluded setting and tourism potential.

FOR SALE 5 August 2026

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

Hello GoodLife, founded by Martina Calvey and Seamus Davitt, offers older adults a welcoming space to improve fitness, boost confidence and build lasting social connections, writes Brenda McCormick.

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'

Our villages may gather differently today, says Kate Durrant, but the need to connect, support one another and share life's moments hasn't changed – even if that sometimes means doing it online.

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'

At just 17, Karen O'Hara from Co Leitrim is already working on the family farm and dreams of building a future in farming.

FEATURES 5 August 2026

Money Mentor: ‘do I need a financial buffer for the family farm?

Money Mentor: ‘do I need a financial buffer for the family farm?

Ifac's Philip O'Connor breaks down what a financial buffer is and how to work out how much you need for your farm.

MONEY MENTOR 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

How to keep your plants healthy in a prolonged dry period and drought-resistant choices.

GARDENING 5 August 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 5 August 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

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