Irish Country Living

Careers
78,184 CAO applicants at close of normal application deadline
Sarah McIntosh
With the CAO normal application deadline closing on Wednesday, the application figures show 78,184 people have applied to the college course portal, writes Sarah McIntosh.
 
 
Entertainment
What’s on: Brigid events in Kildare and Tipperary this weekend
Life
Mother and trucker Aine O'Brien on livestock haulage, hunting and childcare
Life
Welcome to a week in the country
Food
Food coach Tracie Daly offers guidance to rural hospitality entrepreneurs
VIDEOS
FEATURES
Maria Moynihan
Meet The Maker: Helena Golden, Willow Woman
In this week’s Meet The Maker, Maria Moynihan chats to Helena Golden, who runs basket making classes in Co Leitrim and beyond.
Contributor
Margaret Leahy: when you lose your independence, the imapct is challenging
As a recent recipient of knee replacement surgery, Margaret Leahy discusses the challenges of learning to rely on others as she recuperates.
Caitríona Bolger
Mother and trucker Aine O'Brien on livestock haulage, hunting and childcare
Aine O’Brien is a livestock haulier from New Ross in Co Wexford. She talks to Caitríona Bolger about life on the road, switching off at the weekend and working with family.
Contributor
Welcome to a week in the country
From a St Bridget- inspired poem to handy household tips, here is what caught the eye of the ICL team this week
COLUMNS
Katherine O'Leary
Katherine's Country: focusing on the negative brings negative results
Recovery from the Troubles has been difficult enough. How valuable is research which focuses on negative questions around friendships? Katherine O’Leary writes.
Amii McKeever
Business failure rate rising again post COVID. Is a ‘correction’ gathering pace?
Although possibly the hardest hit sector, it could also be argued that some Irish hospitality businesses were given somewhat of a lifeline by COVID-19. But what now asks Amii McKeever.
Ask Miriam
‘I have concerns about a playdate’
Dear Miriam, my daughter wants to invite a friend to our home for a playdate, but I have some concerns.
Amii McKeever
Editorial: I will come back to you on that! Readers views vital
It’s often readers that spark the idea for an article. Praise or complaint, it’s all welcome in terms of addressing the concerns of the people who live and work in rural Ireland. Writes Amii McKeever.
LIFESTYLE
Sarah McIntosh
78,184 CAO applicants at close of normal application deadline
With the CAO normal application deadline closing on Wednesday, the application figures show 78,184 people have applied to the college course portal, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Caitríona Bolger
What’s on: Brigid events in Kildare and Tipperary this weekend
A host of events are taking place this weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of St Brigid. Caitríona Bolger takes a look at what is happening in Kildare and Tipperary.
Janine Kennedy
Avoiding foodborne illness with a few simple steps
These are the things I learned in professional kitchens, and what I do at home, to help avoid foodborne illness, writes Janine Kennedy.
Helen Sharp
Winnings and warnings
Helen Sharp reports on a stellar week of equestrian celebrations to round up a chilly January, plus a disease warning for breeders to keep an eye on
SPONSORED
Supersoil aiding Limerick farmer to organic conversion
Supersoil enables farmers to not only improve what grows above the ground, but to create an environment below the ground that drives crop performance at reduced costs.
SPONSORED
Excellence on display at leading machinery show in Co Cavan
Featuring an impressive lineup of leading machinery brands, product launches and show deals, the AJS Spring Farm Machinery Show will return to the Cavan Equestrian Centre on 1-2 February.
SPONSORED
Teagasc Grass10 Grazing Courses Recommended By 99% Of Farmers
99% of farmers surveyed in Teagasc Grass10 grazing courses said they would recommend it to another farmer.
SPONSORED
The easy way to keep your parlour clean
Are you thinking of building a new milking parlour and dairy or refurbishing your existing buildings? If you are, our agri dairy liner is worth thinking about.
For daily news, mart prices and ePaper access from 6am on Thursday, subscribe for just €1 SUBSCRIBE