Business
Contributor on 20 Oct 2021
Spooky, slimy and divine – it’s all in Carlow this autumn
Centuries ago, the Dolmen County was home to megalithic worship. A discovery trail now connects a new wave of producers with the county’s ancient heritage, writes Christine Tobin.
Anne O'Donoghue on 20 Oct 2021
Rooster’s, the Galway café that’s keeping farmers’ food local
Tommy Staunton and Noel O’Connor believe local food should be available in rural towns. It’s the very ethos of their newly opened Rooster’s Café and Farm Shop in Gort, writes Anne O’Donoghue
Katherine O'Leary on 06 Oct 2021
Katherine O’Leary: nothing but goodwill in a disaster
The level of good will for Glenisk following a devastating fire at its yoghurt-making plant is enormous. A promise to rebuild is good news for loyal customers.
Amii McKeever on 06 Oct 2021
Editorial: are data centres and cows Ireland’s natural advantage?
Many demands are being made of farmers and yet but there are no effective market signals in place to change production or reduce consumption.
Contributor on 22 Sep 2021
Reviving lost traditional bread recipes in Down
On the coastline of Strangford Lough, the gentle paddle of canoes and the aroma of traditional Irish griddle bread combine in a unique visitor experience, developed by Tracey Jeffrey, writes Violet Brown.
Anne O'Donoghue on 22 Sep 2021
From the Big Apple to a Carlow farm
Natalie Cassells grew up in New York in home surrounded by food, but it wasn’t until she moved to Ireland that she indulged her passion for food in a business capacity.
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
‘Do not panic, do not worry’
Freshers’ Week; a smorgasbord of events organised with the sole purpose of introducing you to all your fellow first years, those introductions can spark a lifetime of friendship. Writes Fiona Alston
Amii McKeever on 08 Sep 2021
Q&A with LC student Sarah Cussen
Sarah Cussen may have gotten over 600 points in her Leaving Cert but coming home to farm after her degree in agriculture is still very much the game plan.
Amii McKeever on 25 Aug 2021
Holidaying at home: vet day on Inis Mór so watch where you step (tourist!)
It’s often the people you meet along the way that make a holiday. Amii McKeever met some of the people behind your trip to the Aran Islands
Contributor on 11 Aug 2021
IGNITE business innovation accelerator programme
If you're a recent UCC grad with an innovative idea for a business, this programme could be for you. Fiona Alston writes
Anne O'Donoghue on 11 Aug 2021
My Country Living: ‘I learned to sew by replacing the elastic in her knickers’
Siobhán Daly was taught to sew by her grandmother at a young age. Now, having worked in the science industry for years, she has her own accessory and millinery business
Amii McKeever on 11 Aug 2021
16 trips to finally come home to Mayo
Eibhlín Ní Chonghaile and Alan Maloney may come from contrasting backgrounds but they share a passion for their Mayo community which has supported their business through COVID-19.
Amii McKeever on 28 Jul 2021
Editorial: parking small frustrations in light of the bigger picture
This week many people in Ireland are getting back to work, doing their best and putting their best foot forward for their families, their farms and their country. Amii McKeever writes
Amii McKeever on 28 Jul 2021
Refocusing agri-tourism inland, to the waterways of the Shannon
Áine and Brendan are the fourth generation to make a living from the Sweeney farm. Adding their own story to those that came before them by entering the rural tourism market. Writes Amii McKeever
Janine Kennedy on 21 Jul 2021
Farming a naturally occurring process: Blackshell Farm rope grown mussels
Blackshell Farm is a rope mussel farm, in Clew Bay, Co Mayo. These tasty morsels are also considered Ireland’s most sustainable type of seafood, writes Janine Kennedy.
Ciara Leahy on 21 Jul 2021
Technology can help older people feel secure in their own homes for longer
As we age, many people want to stay in the comfort of their own home for as long as possible, and Halocare is allowing them to do just that, writes Ciara Leahy.
Sophie Finn on 14 Jul 2021
Cheap Irish Houses: a housing alternative
What began as the only solution to find a home due to being unable to afford a house in Wexford has turned into a passion for Maggie Molloy, who has helped many Irish people find their own cheap home.
Luke McDermott on 07 Jul 2021
Carbery Group launches new postgraduate scholarship at University College Cork
West Cork-based award-winning cheese producer Carbery Group will support one postgraduate student per year on a scholarship in partnership with University College Cork (UCC) over the next five years.
Anne O'Donoghue on 07 Jul 2021
My Country Living: graphic design and farm safety
Ann-Marie Deady loves the balance of between being on the laptop working as a graphic designer and then getting out on the farm, and she feels these two worlds can merge to improve farm safety signage
Contributor on 30 Jun 2021
Steps to Success: making the choice to be a better you
Caroline Murphy owns and operates West Cork Eggs Ltd. In this new series, she outlines top approaches to being more productive and happy in both your life and career.