Culture
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
Leo Powell on 09 Jan 2020
The Front Row: the art of mental health
Leo Powell profiles his top picks from the First Fortnight Festival, which is marking the beginning of each year with mental health awareness.
Amii McKeever on 20 Nov 2019
When it comes to our food – we are the spoilt children
The Nuffield Ireland Conference provided a much-needed dose of positivity in what was otherwise a very negative week in the media for Irish agriculture. Amii McKeever writes.
Anne O'Donoghue on 25 Sep 2019
Living Life: this week’s Top 5 events
Anne O’Donoghue has a round-up of the Top 5 events for you to attend in the coming seven days.
Odile Evans on 11 Sep 2019
Protestant and Irish: re-writing the culture books
A collection of essays about the participation of Protestants in Irish society since independence has been published as a book by Cork University Press.
Leo Powell on 21 Aug 2019
The Front Row: a special collaboration returns
In the summer of 2016, Irishman John MacKenna worked with Candadian talent Leonard Cohen to produce Between Your Love and Mine, shortly before Cohen’s passing. The performance is set to make a comeback to Irish stages, kicking off on Cohen’s 85th birthday
Ellen Durkin on 21 Aug 2019
Living Life: the Top 5 Events
Looking to get out and about this week? Ellen Durkin has the top 5 events
Amii McKeever on 24 Jul 2019
Volunteering the backbone of the country
The value of voluntary work is immeasurable to local communities from local shows to raising funding. Amii McKeever writes