Irish Country Living

Authorities aiming to speed up delivery of houses with new NPF
Authorities aiming to speed up delivery of houses with new NPF
County development plans look set to be revisited as councils around the country seek to accelerate building.
Farm families on board to build their resilience skills
Farm families on board to build their resilience skills
A nationwide survey of farm families is underway by a team of academics in Dublin City University who are developing a bespoke mental health education programme, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
Young men need a space where they can flourish
Young men need a space where they can flourish
Online platforms are bombarding boys with inappropriate content – and their wellbeing and sense of self is suffering badly as a result.
Sara Leach: 'thatching is a viable career but we just need more support'
Sara Leach: 'thatching is a viable career but we just need more support'
Sara Leach has lived a life less ordinary, taking her from Illinois to Wexford via Alaska. She is one of only two female thatchers in Ireland.
Editorial: ‘why is this noble profession struggling?’
Editorial: ‘why is this noble profession struggling?’
There are less teachers in our children's schools and this was top of the agenda at the teachers conferences this week.
'The record book will be under my pillow and will have to be wrestled from me'
'The record book will be under my pillow and will have to be wrestled from me'
The little white book turns up and the spring jobs continue to bring energy and vibrancy to the farm.
Ask Miriam: how do I ask my new neighbour to stop wrecking my trees?
Ask Miriam: how do I ask my new neighbour to stop wrecking my trees?
A frustrated reader whose mature trees are under threat from an inconsiderate neighbour seeks Miriam's advice on how to solve the issue.
Editorial: a more mindful approach to Easter
Editorial: a more mindful approach to Easter
We might all be riding the wave of the sugar high but not long after comes the sugar crash.
Tipp holding could suit any farming enterprise
Tipp holding could suit any farming enterprise
The land is in one large, level field and is currently under cereals.
65ac holding will be auctioned in two lots in Tipperary
65ac holding will be auctioned in two lots in Tipperary
One has a shed and house ruins, the other comes with the option of renting an additional 10ac.
Big farm will generate lots of interest in private treaty sale
Big farm will generate lots of interest in private treaty sale
Few farms of this size come on sale. This property also has a large farmyard.
Build a sunny south-east business empire for €1.3m
Build a sunny south-east business empire for €1.3m
All of the buildings included in this impressive Wexford property are large in scale and built to last.
Honda Launches First-Ever 0% Finance Deal on Lawn and Garden Range SPONSORED
Honda Launches First-Ever 0% Finance Deal on Lawn and Garden Range
With the return of warmer days and the fresh scent of cut grass in the air, homeowners across the country are turning their attention to lawn care.
Calf Rearing Success with GAIN Easi-BeefSPONSORED
Calf Rearing Success with GAIN Easi-Beef
Laois farmer Jarlaith Duggan calves 180 cows, with a focus on keeping heifer calves for herd replacements.
Using rumen-protected fat to support fertility and milk fat at turnoutSPONSORED
Using rumen-protected fat to support fertility and milk fat at turnout
Rumen-protected fats provide energy without acid to help stabilise rumen conditions while also supporting fertility and milk fat production.
Always check for underground pipelines before starting a digSPONSORED
Always check for underground pipelines before starting a dig
Whether you are a landowner, forestry operator, farmer or contractor, always check for underground pipelines before undertaking groundworks.
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