Language
Katherine O'Leary on 27 Oct 2021
Katherine’s Country: dealing with the loss of influential people
As a fan, it would have been a lovely moment to meet poet Brendan Kennelly. However, sometimes we feel it is more mannerly not to disturb the reverie, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Amii McKeever on 29 Sep 2021
Editorial: ‘I wouldn’t say anything about that, it will do you no good’
Has our upbringing – good manners and politeness – socialised women to accept sexual harassment? Amii McKeever responds to this week’s Desperate Farmwife column.
Amii McKeever on 22 Sep 2021
Are politicians fair game to abuse? What about staff, or your kids or you?
If elected representatives are quarry as soon as they are elected? What happens when we can only get people to run for election that have no empathy for their constituents?
Contributor on 22 Sep 2021
Studying Abroad: tales from Poland
Want to study abroad? Have you considered Poland? The Medical Poland Admission Office announced recently that EU applications have seen a huge increase this year, up 136%, writes Fiona Alston.
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
Amii McKeever on 21 Jul 2021
A different spin on life
How does a Special Forces police officer become a falconer or an animal scientist a weaving instructor? Amii McKeever asks falconer Martin McPhillips and weaver Annie Gambrill these exact questions on
Anne O'Donoghue on 16 Jun 2021
My Country Living: ‘Personally, I’d say we’re the centre of the universe’
Although she may be a Cork woman, from language to business and community, Denise Uí Bheaglaoi has embraced all aspects of living in west Kerry.
Anne O'Donoghue on 09 Jun 2021
My Country Living: farming, working for the NHS and writing children's books
As a child Kathleen McPolin didn’t like going to school, but as an adult she has turned to the books, even writing one. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue.
Anne O'Donoghue on 05 May 2021
Currach building with Peadar Macken
Traditional boat builder, Peadar Macken, has lived both country and city life in Glaway, but what connects both is his love of the sea. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue.
Anne O'Donoghue on 31 Mar 2021
Brothers in arms: music, rural life and Gaeilge with the Ó Beaglaoichs
Séamus and Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich discuss with Anne O’Donoghue planning permission in rural Ireland, growing up completely as Gaeilge and their young start in music.
Anne O'Donoghue on 17 Mar 2021
Book review: rural life in all its glory
Anne O’Donoghue reviews Seamus O’Rourke’s memoir, Standing in Gaps, which tells of his childhood growing up in Leitrim
Anne O'Donoghue on 16 Mar 2021
Anne’s alternative English-Irish dictionary
In Ireland we have our own unique turn of phrase. In celebration of this and in the spirit of St Patrick’s Day, Anne O’Donoghue has compiled a list of quintessential Irish words
Contributor on 04 Nov 2020
'Let’s not just endure, but enjoy, this winter'
As winter draws in, our mindfulness expert Catherine Callaghan encourages us to find and focus on the positives of the season
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 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
on 19 Feb 2020
Living Life: this week's Top 5
Gillian Richardson has the Top 5 events for the next week across the length and breadth of the country.
Contributor on 08 Jan 2020
Men's Shed: a new community for Waterford
The New Community Men’s Shed has been giving a helping hand to many, including those in need of upskilling in IT and members of direct provision in Waterford
Michael Commins on 18 Apr 2018
Country Sound: Cooking up a storm
Down on the farm Larissa Tormey is cooking up a storm. The ingredients are novel to the music scene, Irish country with a Russian flavour. The recipe is going down a treat, writes Michael Commins
Mairead Lavery on 24 Jan 2018
Mairead Lavery: We need to rethink how we teach languages
A trip to Berlin makes it clear to Mairead Lavery how far behind we are in Ireland when it comes to languages.
Ask Miriam on 25 May 2016
The evolution of the English language... insert emoji here
Dear Miriam, can I still use words like "chilblain", "chamberpot" and "parlour"?