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Ilka Denker on 06 Oct 2021
Entertainment: the October events guide
Checkout the latest events and things to do around the country, compiled by Ilka Denker
Anne O'Donoghue on 09 Jun 2021
Living Life: Belfast’s busker boy
Thom Southern started out busking on the streets of Belfast. The same streets would ultimately catapult his music career, leading him to Nashville, England and a record deal, writes Anne O’Donoghue.
Anne O'Donoghue on 28 Apr 2021
Living Life: scout’s honour
Scouting for Girls frontman, Roy Stride, talks to Anne O’Donoghue about the band’s new album, why they end their tours in Ireland and just how far back the bandmates go
Anne O'Donoghue on 07 Apr 2021
Podcast: Dragons' Den, Game of Thrones and country life with Claire Hunter
From Belfast, but living on a farm in Armoy, Co Antrim, Claire Hunter is business woman who’s not afraid to take a chance. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue
Amii McKeever on 31 Mar 2021
'I was presented with a box of paints from my tutor which I took as a hint'
Belfast born and Waterford based artist Una O'Grady answers Amii McKeevers about her art, her inspiration and why she paints calves.
Contributor on 17 Mar 2021
Book reviews: Irish Country Living recommends
The staff at the Irish Farmers Journal have compiled some books that have impressed them over the past few years. Why not add some to your reading list?
Leo Powell on 20 Jan 2021
The Front Row: an Irish talent
Leo Powell recently discovered the fantastic work of Irish artist Daniel O’Neill having picked up a coffee table book by Karen Reihill
Anne O'Donoghue on 24 Jun 2020
Time to travel Ulster
With staycations and daytrips likely to be back on the cards again, Anne O’Donoghue looks at some of the best places to visit in Ulster
Anne O'Donoghue on 18 Jun 2020
Staycations: Northern Ireland travel
Here are 10 things you need to know if you are planning to visit Northern Ireland post-pandemic.
Leo Powell on 27 May 2020
The Artist's Studio: Lady Hazel Lavery with her Daughter Alice and Stepdaughter
John Lavery is a significant artist in Irish history. In this painting he captures his family
Odile Evans on 24 May 2020
Watch: Tyrone community divided by gold
Gold reserves worth an estimated €9bn are under the Sperrin Mountains. Odile Evans and Peter McCann report
Odile Evans on 20 May 2020
Watch: Tyrone community divided by gold
Gold reserves worth an estimated €9bn are under the Sperrin Mountains. Odile Evans and Peter McCann report
Peter McCann on 25 Mar 2020
Public auction of hill farm postponed
A hill farm in Northern Ireland that was due to be sold in April has been postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Peter McCann on 18 Mar 2020
Four properties to watch in Northern Ireland
Several substantial farms are for sale across Northern Ireland at present. Peter McCann looks at four properties on offer
Anne O'Donoghue on 11 Mar 2020
Forever young with Riverdance
Riverdance is 25 years old, but hasn’t aged a day. Lead dancers Amy Mae Dolan and Bobby Hodges tell Anne O’Donoghue why Riverdance is now more relevant than ever
Peter McCann on 04 Mar 2020
UCD bring home the bacon in agri debate
The fifth annual Great Agri-Food Debate took place in Queen’s University Belfast, marking the first time the event has been held in Northern Ireland.
Odile Evans on 19 Feb 2020
Six colleges to go head-to-head in Great Agri-Food Debate
The Great Agri-Food Debate 2020 is sponsored by Dawn Meats and McDonalds.
on 11 Dec 2019
Living Life: this week's Going out Guide
From film to theatre and music, Gillian Richardson sets out this week's Going out Guide.
on 20 Nov 2019
Living Life: this week's Top 5
Gillian Richardson brings you the Top 5 events for the next week across the length and breadth of the country.
Maria Moynihan on 09 Oct 2019
Living Life: This week's Going Out Guide
From musicals to melodrama, there is much to entertain audiences in Ireland this week, writes Maria Moynihan