Irish Country Living

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things
Country vibes... a few of our favourite things
What we're loving around the country this week, writes Rosalind Skillen.
Farm shops offer a very different choice
Farm shops offer a very different choice
Joanne O’Connor, owner of The Farm Shop, Wexford on the importance of shopping local, writes Rosalind Skillen.
CarveOn: carving out a new chapter in Kildare
CarveOn: carving out a new chapter in Kildare
Brothers Alan and Gary McCormack have created a personalised leather business blending traditional craftsmanship with a modern twist, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Legal: how to make a complaint to the Agri-Food Regulator
Legal: how to make a complaint to the Agri-Food Regulator
There are 10 circumstances in which you can make a complaint, writes Aisling Meehan.
Editorial: human kindness shined through in the snow
Editorial: human kindness shined through in the snow
The stories of people helping each other in the cold would warm your heart, writes Ciara Leahy.
'Keep the resolutions simple - I’m changing my mindset about treatment '
'Keep the resolutions simple - I’m changing my mindset about treatment '
Katherine O'Leary plans to change her mindset about treatment, spurred on by a conversation with the lovely receptionist in the Bons Secours Hospital, Cork.
Dear Miriam: how do I save my annual tradition after a family bust-up at dinner?
Dear Miriam: how do I save my annual tradition after a family bust-up at dinner?
After a family argument threatens to disrupt the magic of Christmas Eve, a reader asks Miriam for advice on how to keep one beloved family tradition alive.
Editorial: traditional Nollaig na mBan is still relevant today
Editorial: traditional Nollaig na mBan is still relevant today
Domestic duties may be more balanced but it's often still women thinking about the jobs.
Colourful camellias are the perfect garden winter bloomers
Colourful camellias are the perfect garden winter bloomers
Camellias are a beautiful and versatile addition to any garden, thriving even in the chilly months, writes Gerry Daly.
DAFM announces largest ever Government contribution to international aid
DAFM announces largest ever Government contribution to international aid
Funding is being allocated as part of a strategic partnership agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme, writes Janine Kennedy.
From niche to mainstream – the evolution of organics
From niche to mainstream – the evolution of organics
The organics revival really took off in the 1980s and Colin Keogh, winner of the Organic Champion Award has seen this evolution in action, writes Janine Kennedy.
Neven Maguire: lighter bites for January
Neven Maguire: lighter bites for January
Many of us are craving something different for dinner, so here are two great vegetarian options, writes Neven Maguire.
CalfCare ’25 roadshow to promote calf health and good calf rearing practicesSPONSORED
CalfCare ’25 roadshow to promote calf health and good calf rearing practices
Seventeen farms nationwide will host CalfCare ’25, a collaborative roadshow by Animal Health Ireland (AHI) and Teagasc’s DairyBeef 500 campaign, promoting calf health and good calf-rearing practices.
Healthy hens, longer lay with MSDSPONSORED
Healthy hens, longer lay with MSD
With around eight million laying hens in the whole of Ireland, egg production is a growing sector
All-new Toyota Land Cruiser: a trusted ally for Irish farmersSPONSORED
All-new Toyota Land Cruiser: a trusted ally for Irish farmers
The Toyota Land Cruiser has long been a staple in the Irish farming community, renowned for its rugged reliability and exceptional capability in challenging terrains.
New 'high-skim' Flourish Calf from VolacSPONSORED
New 'high-skim' Flourish Calf from Volac
New Flourish Calf is an innovative 23% all-dairy protein, 19% fat formulation with a high skim content (50%). It is also enhanced with a proven package of calf health ingredients.
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