Rural life

Community Camino in Leitrim on the right track

A small rural parish in north Leitrim is hoping its strong community spirit will deliver an event that will put it on the map and grow into a lasting tradition for the parish and surrounding areas.

FEATURES 11 March 2026

Community Camino in Leitrim on the right track

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Career psychologist Sinéad Brady: ‘I didn’t have confidence – I had courage’

Career psychologist Sinéad Brady: ‘I didn’t have confidence – I had courage’

FEATURES 30 December 2025

A toast to tradition: Irish rural pubs keeping her lit

A toast to tradition: Irish rural pubs keeping her lit

L2 12 November 2025

Food banks feel pressure as growing numbers seek help

Food banks feel pressure as growing numbers seek help

Food banks feel pressure as growing numbers seek help

FEATURES 17 September 2025

'Thank you to all the people that look after me in all areas of my life'

'Thank you to all the people that look after me in all areas of my life'

'Thank you to all the people that look after me in all areas of my life'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 25 June 2025

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Gold star for pilot project supporting rural schools

Gold star for pilot project supporting rural schools

The government's pilot scheme to support small rural schools is working well with clusters in Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Waterford, and Wicklow positive collaboration through the initiative.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

'Walking his only daughter up the aisle on her wedding day topped everything'

'Walking his only daughter up the aisle on her wedding day topped everything'

The sunny Algarve in Portugal was the destination for the beautiful wedding of Orlaith Coleman and Mark Guiry.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 1 January 1970

'I had a sore bum and tired legs but I was thrilled that I’d cycled almost 28km'

'I had a sore bum and tired legs but I was thrilled that I’d cycled almost 28km'

A cycling trip on the Kerry Greenway proves challenging and rewarding.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 1 January 1970

Dear Miriam: ‘my in-law’s cash gift makes me uneasy and I want to clear the air’

Dear Miriam: ‘my in-law’s cash gift makes me uneasy and I want to clear the air’

A disagreement over where the money came from to build a house leads to Miriam's advice being sought in how to solve the problem for a Munster reader and his wife.

ASK MIRIAM 1 January 1970

'The little white book is missing... how do I tell Tim?'

'The little white book is missing... how do I tell Tim?'

When Katherine realised the important record book was probably gone for good, she had to come clean.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 1 January 1970

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health