Rural Ireland

Giving communities a voice in rural future plan

With the final public consultation of Our Rural Future underway, Minister Dara Calleary tells Irish Country Living of the challenges and successes being fought and won in communities nationwide.

FEATURES 26 November 2025

Giving communities a voice in rural future plan

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Author Alice Taylor on facing life’s storms through the years

Author Alice Taylor on facing life’s storms through the years

BOOKS 5 November 2025

‘Elderly at risk’ as rural GP shortage continues

‘Elderly at risk’ as rural GP shortage continues

HEALTH 10 September 2025

Cecelia Ahern leaves a ‘Paper’ trail for her 21st book

Cecelia Ahern leaves a ‘Paper’ trail for her 21st book

Cecelia Ahern leaves a ‘Paper’ trail for her 21st book

FEATURES 3 September 2025

Mary Fogarty : ‘the community cafés help combat rural loneliness’

Mary Fogarty : ‘the community cafés help combat rural loneliness’

Mary Fogarty : ‘the community cafés help combat rural loneliness’

NEWS 9 July 2025

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A decade of equality in Irish food and drink

A decade of equality in Irish food and drink

Ten years on from the Marriage Equality Act, we speak with members of the Irish food and drink community whose lives have been impacted by that resounding “Yes” in 2015.

NEWS 12 February 2025

Local bus service proving a lifeline in rural Ireland

Local bus service proving a lifeline in rural Ireland

As passenger numbers continue to increase on Transport for Ireland’s Local Link buses, communities in rural parts of Waterford and Donegal talk about their efforts to secure the service.

FEATURES 12 February 2025

Sinead Foyle and Philippa Duff bring their own flavour to rural Co Galway

Sinead Foyle and Philippa Duff bring their own flavour to rural Co Galway

The Sea Hare has had its ups and downs over the years, but co-founders Sinead Foyle and Philippa Duff continue to offer their unique style of hospitality within the Connemara locality.

RECIPES 12 February 2025

‘I have dreamed of getting a Michelin star since I was 14’

‘I have dreamed of getting a Michelin star since I was 14’

Danny and Molly Africano have worked tirelessly to create a Michelin-worthy rural food experience, and this is just what they have done with Lignum Restaurant in Galway, writes Janine Kennedy.

NEWS 12 February 2025

Editorial: Modular homes in rural Ireland

Editorial: Modular homes in rural Ireland

Modular homes – if done right – could be the sticking plaster that might just stick.

EDITORIAL 12 February 2025

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

What we're loving around the country this week, writes Rosalind Skillen.

AROUND THE COUNTRY 12 February 2025

Sowing the seeds of love through the years

Sowing the seeds of love through the years

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Irish Country Living spoke to three rural couples about finding – and nurturing – love through the decades.

FEATURES 12 February 2025

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Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

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