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Local makes all the difference
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The quality and flavour of local Irish honey surpasses that found in larger stores. So, what makes the difference? Willie O’Byrne writes
30 August 2023 Features
Behind the ballad: She Moved Through The Fair
In a new series, Eoghan Corry explores the stories behind some of our best-loved ballads. This month, he unravels the mystery behind She Moved Through The Fair
23 August 2023 Features
My Country Living: ‘West Kerry is in my soul’
Grainne Kavanagh discusses celebrating 10 years in business in west Kerry, renovating a 93-year-old farmhouse and why her small farm is her ultimate switch off
Land history series: the Irish Land Commission 1881-1999
In the final instalment of his history series, Dr Tony McCarthy looks at the extraordinary impact of the Irish Land Commission on shaping rural Ireland
2 August 2023 Features
Behind the ballad: Whiskey in the jar
In a new series, Eoghan Corry explores the stories behind some of our best-loved ballads, starting with Whiskey in the Jar.
26 July 2023 Features
Land annuities, economic war and the Anglo Irish Trade Agreement
Was De Valera’s decision to withhold land annuities bad economics; or good politics? Dr Tony McCarthy writes in our historical series on Irish land.
26 July 2023 Features
Irish land owndership: where have all the landlords gone?
In the start of a new history series, Dr Tony McCarthy asks what happened to the landlords who once controlled almost every aspect of Irish life.
19 July 2023 Features
'I thought if I don't do it now, I'll never do it'
Michelle McDonagh talks to Maria Moynihan about how a big birthday spurred her to complete her debut ‘rural noir’ novel.
12 July 2023 Features
St John's Eve: Traditions and superstitions
With St John's Eve falling this week, folklorist Shane Lehane recalls the traditions- and superstitions - associated with 'Bonfire Night.'
21 June 2023 Features
World Cheese Awards entries open
One of the biggest international cheese competitions opens for entries to this year's event. Dee Laffan writes
13 June 2023 News
Nine out of 10 Irish adults donated to charity last year
Study by the Charities Regulator shows that trust and confidence are key drivers in donating to charities.
13 May 2023 Features
Backchat: the Galway Theatre Festival
The Galway Theatre Festival is back with a variety of events to suit all ages.
19 April 2023 Features