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Editorial: ‘it’s a costly rite of passage, but for most, communions are relaxed'

The hype is in the headlines but most families want a relaxing communion day.

EDITORIAL 13 May 2026

Editorial: ‘it’s a costly rite of passage, but for most, communions are relaxed'

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Tipperary farmers to help with removal of giant hogweed

Tipperary farmers to help with removal of giant hogweed

NEWS 8 May 2026

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

New €4.35m programme to protect the corncrake

NEWS 7 May 2026

Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

Shows – strengthening rural Ireland through tradition and innovation

COMMUNITY 4 May 2026

Alicia Mc Hugh: ‘growing flowers helped quiet my mind’

Alicia Mc Hugh: ‘growing flowers helped quiet my mind’

Alicia Mc Hugh: ‘growing flowers helped quiet my mind’

FEATURES 29 April 2026

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"Volunteers and community spirit at the heart of Summer shows"

Speaking ahead of the new show season, Irish Shows Association (ISA) National Secretary, Jim Harrison, paid tribute to the dedication and commitment of local show committees.

PEDIGREE 22 April 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Leo Varadkar, UK market updates and Tullamore Farm

Farm Tech Talk: Leo Varadkar, UK market updates and Tullamore Farm

This week, the panel discusses Leo Varadkar’s remarks about the rural–urban divide, alongside UK market updates, milk prices, Tullamore Farm and reseeding with Grassland AGRO.

PODCAST 22 April 2026

Proposed Cork to Kinsale greenway not fit for purpose – IFA

Proposed Cork to Kinsale greenway not fit for purpose – IFA

Cork Country Council cannot find a way to develop the full project end-to-end currently and are proposing to divide the greenway into three different sections.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Editorial: urban-rural divide comments unfortunate

Editorial: urban-rural divide comments unfortunate

Varadkar took a firm aim at rural Ireland and let the mask slip on what he really thought of food production in Ireland.

VIEWPOINTS 22 April 2026

The Shona Project: ‘we aim to educate, empower and inspire today’s girls’

The Shona Project: ‘we aim to educate, empower and inspire today’s girls’

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is supporting innovative ideas that tackle issues on the ground, through their programmes.

EDUCATION 22 April 2026

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

From must-visit spots to standout finds, here’s what the Irish Country Living team is loving around the country this week.

MY FARMING WEEK 22 April 2026

Suckler cows central to Leitrim GAA club's survival

Suckler cows central to Leitrim GAA club's survival

This week, Cathal Gormley spoke to Pat Donohoe, chair of Drumreilly GAA club, about the club's strong links to agriculture, with the suckler cow playing a vital part of the local community.

COMMUNITY 22 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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