Rural life
Contributor on 28 Jul 2021
A Week in the Country
Find out what the ICL team have been up to this week in the country
Contributor on 23 Jun 2021
Remote working has given my husband more 'farm time', but what about me?
This week, our Desperate Farmwife laments how working from home, while providing many time-saving benefits, has ultimately benefited her husband in the long run.
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
Contributor on 10 Mar 2021
Endearing Engines: the greatest tractor in the world
In this four-part series, Pat McCarrick talks us through some of the most endearing engines in the history of rural Irish life. This week, it's all about the Little Grey Fergie.
Janine Kennedy on 21 Oct 2020
'Our fears were quelled that first day we stepped foot in Borrisokane'
A town’s attitude can shape a newcomer’s experience in rural Ireland; for better or worse. Is this also true for those in direct provision? Janine Kennedy investigates
Contributor on 13 Aug 2020
The chroniclers of farming and rural life traditions live on
Writer and farmer Tom McGahon has a talent for recording unique farming stories from Ireland’s magical midlands. He speaks with Brendan Dunleavy about his passion for prose.
Katherine O'Leary on 03 Jun 2020
Meeting and eating under the COVID-19 cloud
Katherine O’Leary momentarily forgets COVID-19 restrictions and enjoys covering the silage pit.
Marcella Connolly on 06 May 2020
Keeping children safe on the farm
Jennifer Payne speaks to Marcella Connolly about her common-sense approach to protecting her children against dangers on the family farm, in part one of our children’s farm safety series
on 08 Jan 2020
My Country Living: 'Can you ever really have enough sheep?'
Full-time sheep farmer Esther Logue is holding her own in Donegal. In conversation with Gillian Richardson
on 01 Jan 2020
My Country Living: 'there was nearly a bonesetter in every county'
Dan O’Neill has been helping human and animals with his gift of bone-setting even though it scared him to start off with. In conversation with Gillian Richardson
on 27 Nov 2019
'I'm not much of a farmer myself but I just got passionate about the topic'
What started as a final year project has turned into a great success story for Anna Carmody, writes Gillian Richardson.
Katherine O'Leary on 16 Oct 2019
Something fishy going on in Clare
On a recent trip with her husband Tim, Katherine O’Leary was extremely impressed with the hospitality in Co Clare, as well as the work of the local fishermen
Katherine O'Leary on 11 Sep 2019
Katherine O'Leary: getting the facts and figures right
As excitement for the Ploughing builds and the IFA elections in sight, Katherine O’Leary tells us why it’s so important to have your figures in check
Katherine O'Leary on 04 Sep 2019
The little things count in west Cork
On a recent trip to Baltimore, Katherine O’Leary was extremely impressed with the level of hospitality demonstrated by the people of west Cork
Contributor on 24 Jul 2019
Musings of a Rural Cosmopolitan
Educator, political scientist and author, Anthony O Halloran reflects on the benefits of ageing gracefully in beautiful rural Ireland
Tracey Donaghey on 05 Jun 2019
My Country Living: A real life fairy-tale
With three All-Ireland club camogie medals in her back pocket, Slaughtneil’s Aoife Ní Chaiside pays tribute to her heritage, her father and her love for the Irish language, writes Tracey Donaghey
Katherine O'Leary on 16 Jan 2019
Katherine's Country: sparklers all around
In this pressure cooker of a world, love still conquers all, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 09 Jan 2019
Katherine O'Leary: Incremental gain
With school not starting for another week, Katherine O'Leary enjoyed the fresh air, walks with her dog and taking some time to herself
Katherine O'Leary on 02 Jan 2019
Katherine's Country: The importance of fitness
If you decide on a few new year resolutions, you will definitely fail. Try one that you will keep, writes Katherine O’Leary
Katherine O'Leary on 26 Dec 2018
Katherine's Country: finding time for family
Christmas is a time for family and friends, and I love to have them all around me, writes Katherine O'Leary