Culture
Amii McKeever on 27 Oct 2021
Samhain: when the veil separating the worlds is at its thinnest
Coming between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice, the autumn equinox or second harvest is a time of gratitude. On this day, Amii McKeever met chief druid Eimear Burke in her grove in Kilkenny
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 08 Sep 2021
Reader Writes: thinking sideways
Growing up, we would solve puzzles every day – riddles and puzzles have a unique place in our culture. Reader David Kirby reminds us of some of the best of them. How many can you get?
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
Anne O'Donoghue on 11 Aug 2021
Hurling in Leitrim and Dublin with Zak Moradi
From Iran to Iraq and Leitrim to Dublin, Zak Mordai has country roots and city branches. He speaks to Anne O’Donoghue about moving to Ireland, small v big counties in the GAA and his farming family.
Amii McKeever on 23 Jun 2021
Fly the flag, Pride matters, love wins
LGBTI+ terminology can feel like a minefield when you have no previous knowledge. This pride month celebrate belonging by showing support for your LGBTQ+ community, writes Amii McKeever.
Anne O'Donoghue on 16 Jun 2021
Living Life: silver lining concerts
While he’s used to playing on stages all over the world, Gerald Peregrine has found his most rewarding musical work to date in much smaller venues closer to home, writes Anne O’Donoghue
Contributor on 09 Jun 2021
Managing difficult behaviour on boards
Bad behaviour is a frequent problem on boards and we all have war stories etched in our memories. Having a toolkit to deal with it will help maintain a positive board team, writes Karen Brosnan.
Amii McKeever on 02 Jun 2021
Talk to people, buy more kettles
For Louise Grubb, founder of TriviumVet, role models, communications and giving people a chance are the best ways of building culture. And kettles of course, kettles are key, writes Amii McKeever
Contributor on 26 May 2021
What do I need to know before I join a board?
In part two of our four part Corporate Governance series with Karen Brosnan, we explore how a company’s health, not shareholder wealth, should be the primary concern of a board.
Anne O'Donoghue on 19 May 2021
Museums and galleries with the easing of restrictions
With museums and galleries some of the first amenities to reopen, many may be encouraged to make a trip. Anne O’Donoghue has some options around the country.
Amii McKeever on 19 May 2021
For your career in agriculture - small keys can open big doors
Now working with MSD Animal Health, Catherine Heffernan – who grew up on a dairy farm in Glenmore in south Kilkenny – has built a career in technology-focused agri companies, writes Amii McKeever.
Amii McKeever on 28 Apr 2021
Family farm evolution
With the kids now at an age where Gráinne O’Neill is not running from here to there, she is with her husband Darragh on their farm. He explains to Amii McKeever how he couldn’t do it without her
Irene Bermingham on 17 Mar 2021
Thatching: Ireland’s vanishing trade
Originally from Callan, Co Kilkenny, thatcher Philip Doran now lives in Co Laois, but travels nationwide to maintain and preserve Ireland’s remaining thatched homes.
Anne O'Donoghue on 12 Aug 2020
Living Life: tuning the fiddle
A native Irish speaker and traditional musician, growing up in Dublin Doireann Ní Ghlacáin’s cultural ties were strong as anybody’s, and still are, writes Anne O’Donoghue
Anne O'Donoghue on 22 Jul 2020
Living Life: the Longford lads
From showcasing the midlands to discussing societal issues and portraying rural culture, Drifting, staring Paul Mescal takes a fresh look at life in the country, writes Anne O’Donoghue
Anne O'Donoghue on 01 Jul 2020
Living Life: the podcast playlist
Listening is the new watching in today’s world. Anne O’Donoghue is back with more top podcast suggestions
Anne O'Donoghue on 06 May 2020
Giving Gaeilge a voice
Máire Eilís Ní Fhlaithearta has been an actress on Ros na Rún since the beginning of the show. Growing up in Spiddal, she never imagined there would be an Irish language soap, let alone that she would
Contributor on 08 Apr 2020
Diary in the Saddle: the guest is God in India
Paddy Flynn from Waterford and Dáithí Harrison from Tipperary are cycling from Australia to Ireland to raise money for charity. Paddy, from a farm in Rathgormack, is chronicling their journey
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