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Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
Living and studying with COVID-19: GMIT shows us the way
The college experience was completely changed by COVID-19, now students are returning to campuses across the country. GMIT stayed open in 2020 and made it work. Fiona Alston found out how.
Amii McKeever on 21 Jul 2021
A different spin on life
How does a Special Forces police officer become a falconer or an animal scientist a weaving instructor? Amii McKeever asks falconer Martin McPhillips and weaver Annie Gambrill these exact questions on
Amii McKeever on 07 Apr 2021
‘The misty, moody landscapes of Ireland’
Over the course of this Artists in the Countryside series, we have showcased a wealth of talent from across the country. Last to answer Amii McKeever's questions is Tipperary-based artist Ann Brennan
Anne O'Donoghue on 09 Sep 2020
Going to College 2020: socialising and social distancing
Socialising in college will be different this year, but Clare Austick, vice president for welfare at the Union of Students in Ireland, says there will still be plenty of opportunities. Anne O’Donoghue
Amii McKeever on 29 Jul 2020
'Bubbles' and 'pods' the latest words in the COVID-19 dictionary
After months of home-schooling, schools are set to reopen at the end of August. The Minister for Education Norma Foley on 27 July published the Government's “Roadmap for the Full Return to School”.
Maria Moynihan on 24 Jun 2020
Learning to cycle at 37, starting to paint and finishing a family heirloom
While the COVID-19 lockdown has created challenges, many people are using the extra time at home to learn a new skill, revive an old hobby or pursue a longheld passion, writes Maria Moynihan.
Marcella Connolly on 06 May 2020
My Country Living: 'I had it carbon dated and it dates back to 4233BC'
Harp maker Brian Callan uses only locally sourced Irish wood to create his harps. In conversation with Marcella Connolly
Odile Evans on 06 May 2020
'Every teacher in the country would love to be back at school' - Mary Magner
The new president of INTO, Mary Magner, is proud of the work put in by teachers to help children stay learning throughout the COVID-19 emergency. She speaks to Odile Evans from her home farm in Cork
Marcella Connolly on 29 Apr 2020
Living Life: staying connected through dance
Declan Gavigan started the Social Dis-dancing Challenge and he tells Marcella Connolly how his video went viral
Contributor on 08 Apr 2020
Men's Sheds: sheds move online
Art classes and music groups are going online to help members to continue enjoying the sheds from their own living room.
Odile Evans on 15 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: five tips for second-level students on studying at home
Irish Country Living shares its top tips for second level students studying from home.
Marcella Connolly on 11 Mar 2020
Member of the Week: Tony Condon
Tony Condon attends Mulcair Men's Shed in Co Limerick. He has learned about computers, gardening and carpentry and says that it plays a vital role for lonely people in the community.
Anne O'Donoghue on 15 Jan 2020
The quilting queen
Róisín McManus started quilting and patchwork classes so she wouldn’t have to do a nine-to-five. In her growing business she is now on 24/7, but loves every minute of it, writes Anne O’Donoghue
Ellen Durkin on 11 Sep 2019
Men's Shed of the Week: Half Moon Lake
Ellen Durkin catches up with Michael McCorry of Half Moon Lake Men’s Shed, Belfast.
Maria Moynihan on 31 Jul 2019
Watch: exercising with a bump... and beyond
At The Bump Room, mothers-to-be are encouraged to exercise safely through pregnancy, and beyond, writes Maria Moynihan
David Wilson on 24 Apr 2019
Five simple ways to upskill in the workplace
Upskilling is often mistaken with extensive training but are there any easy-to-do things you can do yourself to upskill? We ask Jane Downes, author of The Career Book and founder of Clearview Coaching
on 02 Jan 2019
Living Life: this week's top five
Irene Bermingham profiles the top five things to do around the country this week.
Contributor on 21 Nov 2018
The outdoor classroom: Hedging your bets
In our school garden series, Maura Sheehy shares her top tips on how to establish a native hedgerow.
Mairead Lavery on 14 Mar 2018
Mairead Lavery: On the road again
After being housebound during the snow storm, Mairead Lavery got on the road again and realised just how a pleasant outing can put a smile on your face.
Mairead Lavery on 24 Jan 2018
Mairead Lavery: We need to rethink how we teach languages
A trip to Berlin makes it clear to Mairead Lavery how far behind we are in Ireland when it comes to languages.