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Hidden gems in Leinster: 12 lesser-known places to visit this summer

If you want to go slightly off the beaten track, these are the places to check out this summer, writes Claire Murrihy.

FEATURES 10 June 2026

Hidden gems in Leinster: 12 lesser-known places to visit this summer

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Two in running for IFA Ulster/north Leinster vote

Two in running for IFA Ulster/north Leinster vote

Votes are to be cast in the race for IFA Ulster/north Leinster chair in November.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Weekend weather: heavy rain for east and southeast

Weekend weather: heavy rain for east and southeast

There is an unsettled weekend ahead, with a status yellow rainfall warning in place for counties in the east and southeast.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Permission sought for over 5,000ac of new solar farms

Permission sought for over 5,000ac of new solar farms

The push for solar farms shows no signs of slowing down, as the fundamental drivers remain unchanged.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Controversial Kentstown Power Station decision appealed

Controversial Kentstown Power Station decision appealed

The development will include three 60MW open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) generators, each with a 30-metre-high exhaust stack.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Ragwort thriving in Leinster House

Ragwort thriving in Leinster House

Concerns have been raised about the growth of the weed and calls for immediate enforcement and public awareness about its presence on motorways, farmland, and urban estates.

DEALER 1 January 1970

Leinster Farm Machines take on SAM sprayers

Leinster Farm Machines take on SAM sprayers

Co Meath based dealership, Leinster Farm Machines has been appointed as main agents for SAM sprayers in Ireland.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit