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School bus contractors warn rising fuel costs could put services at risk

Despite Government financial supports, school bus contractors fear a lack of transparency around payments could force many buses off the road, leaving schoolchildren at home.

FEATURES 14 August 2026

School bus contractors warn rising fuel costs could put services at risk

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Dáithí Ó Sé: 'There’s no place to hide on The Rose of Tralee stage’

Dáithí Ó Sé: 'There’s no place to hide on The Rose of Tralee stage’

FEATURES 14 August 2026

Renovation grants could give old houses a new lease of life

Renovation grants could give old houses a new lease of life

CONSUMER 12 August 2026

Heritage Week 2026: ‘this will see the house on for another 70 or 80 years’

Heritage Week 2026: ‘this will see the house on for another 70 or 80 years’

Heritage Week 2026: ‘this will see the house on for another 70 or 80 years’

FEATURES 12 August 2026

Whitegate 80ac farm with sea views comes to market for €1m

Whitegate 80ac farm with sea views comes to market for €1m

Whitegate 80ac farm with sea views comes to market for €1m

FOR SALE 12 August 2026

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Co Roscommon 36ac farm could qualify for VPRG and SEAI grants

Co Roscommon 36ac farm could qualify for VPRG and SEAI grants

Situated on the outskirts of Castleplunkett village, this 36ac smallholding offers a residential base with plenty of potential.

FOR SALE 12 August 2026

100ac residential farm in the Golden Vale comes to market for €1m

100ac residential farm in the Golden Vale comes to market for €1m

The ready-made farm offers the next generation an opportunity to develop a 100ac holding in one of Ireland’s best-known farming regions.

FOR SALE 12 August 2026

Co Tipperary 45ac outfarm with decent frontage guided at €750,000

Co Tipperary 45ac outfarm with decent frontage guided at €750,000

With extensive yard accommodation and 45ac of good-quality land, the property is likely to appeal to expanding dairy farmers in Tipperary and beyond.

FOR SALE 12 August 2026

Golden Vale outblock offers expansion opportunity and future potential

Golden Vale outblock offers expansion opportunity and future potential

Set to go under the hammer next month, the 42.5ac farm has strong dairy appeal and future residential potential.

FOR SALE 12 August 2026

Editorial: sea swimming - ‘if you fight the water, the water will always win’

Editorial: sea swimming - ‘if you fight the water, the water will always win’

It was hard to go home and leave the sea behind after a beautiful break – but I’ll be back soon. In the meantime, ladies, just keep swimming.

EDITORIAL 12 August 2026

Gardening with Mary: the plants that thrive in dry weather

Gardening with Mary: the plants that thrive in dry weather

These sun-loving plants have not only survived Ireland’s driest of summers but flourished in the garden.

GARDENING 12 August 2026

Heat up your health: Karl Henry on the benefits of using a sauna

Heat up your health: Karl Henry on the benefits of using a sauna

A visit to the sauna is a brilliant way to ease stiff and sore muscles and improve overall wellness, says Irish Country Living’s health and wellness coach Karl Henry.

HEALTH 12 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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