Country
Michael Commins on 05 Jan 2022
Country scene hoping for a better year
Country singer Ciarán Rosney chats to Michael Commins about his hopes for the upcoming year, being a mentor on Glór Tíre and his new video recording.
Michael Commins on 03 Nov 2021
Country Sound: combining country and opera
Rachel Goode was raised on country music, but while studying music in college she got into opera singing. Now, she’s combining both, writes Michael Commins.
Paul Mooney on 13 Oct 2021
Auction of Georgian antiques, silverware and paintings
Viewings will be in Drogheda this weekend with the auction to follow Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 October.
Damien O'Reilly on 08 Sep 2021
Damien’s Diary: taking time to count our blessings
While on a break in Ljubljana, Damien O’Reilly takes some time to reflect on how people’s attitudes to certain things differ across the continent.
Contributor on 25 Aug 2021
Reader Writes: the Communion dress
In 1944, Rena Gallogly made her First Holy Communion. This is a story she has written about her dress and shared with Abbi Gilbourne.
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
Travel: the field of the gray habits
Last October Anna Casey Donoghue started walking people up her family’s mountain in the Burren along the cow paths of the winterage. Writes Amii McKeever
Paul Mooney on 21 Jul 2021
Good Tipperary land with elegant period house
The property lies on the edge of Nenagh town and some of the 50ac of good grazing land is already zoned for development.
Anne O'Donoghue on 23 Jun 2021
My Country Living: Girl Guides and farming in Longford
Sisters Jean and Emma Kenny chat about life on the farm, being in Girl Guides and what they’d like to be when they grow up. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue.
Michael Commins on 09 Jun 2021
Country Sound: Olivia Douglas from Ferbane
Olivia Douglas discusses with Michael Commins growing up in Ferbane, Co Offaly, and spending quality time there during the lockdowns with her parents.
Michael Commins on 28 Apr 2021
Country Sound: Déise days
Waterford’s Paddy O’Brien chats to Michael Commins about country music in and around the Déise.
Peter McCann on 24 Feb 2021
Two large farms offered up in Antrim
Ballyclare-based J.A. McClelland and Sons have launched two large farms on the market in recent weeks.
Michael Commins on 24 Feb 2021
Country Sound: Maisie’s legacy
The music of Maisie McDaniel has been reissued, writes Michael Commins
Anne O'Donoghue on 19 Feb 2021
Know someone who needs a call from their favourite country singer?
From Nathan Carter to Daniel O’Donnell and Cliona Hagen, Ireland’s top country stars are undertaking an initiative to call fans during lockdown.
on 22 Dec 2020
Living Life: thank God I'm a country boy
Irene Bermingham speaks to hugely popular wedding entertainer and balladeer Simon Casey about his country roots and how family time inspired his most recent album
Maria Moynihan on 09 Dec 2020
‘It does drive; but it takes a good jumpstart!’
Olive McCaughan has turned a horsebox into a romantic hideaway on the family farm on the Causeway Coast, writes Maria Moynihan
Katriona Kinsella on 09 Dec 2020
Ardattin Embroidery putting its name on the map
Ciara Stanley started her embroidery business by chance, now she has become well-known for her agricultural designs, in conversation with Katriona Kinsella.
Contributor on 27 Oct 2020
'I was relieved to leave Dublin behind and breathe in the fresh air of Wicklow'
Now that we are all at COVID Level 5, Hannah Bolger is thankful that home is where her heart is.
on 30 Sep 2020
Blown away by Wexford
On a recent trip to Wexford, Emily Crowley discovered that, even with COVID-19 restrictions in place, there is something fun for all ages across the county
Anne O'Donoghue on 27 Sep 2020
My Country Living: Seánie’s sticks
What started out years ago as creating a practical tool, has now become an art form for Co Limerick’s Seánie Barron. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue