West cork
Tommy Moyles on 17 Feb 2021
69ac sparking dairy interest in west Cork
Farms of 70ac in one block are a rare commodity in west Cork and according to auctioneer, Daniel Lehane, this holding at Kilronan west, Dunmanway, has seen a good few early enquiries.
Tommy Moyles on 17 Feb 2021
West Cork dream farm on the market
A 137ac residential farm between Bandon and Innishannon is new to the market and is one of the stand-out farms to be offered for sale in the west Cork region.
Tommy Moyles on 10 Feb 2021
Versatile 33ac west Cork holding
The 33ac of excellent-quality farm land at Corbally, Ardfield, Clonakilty has come to the market with Hodnett Forde property services, Clonakilty.
Anne O'Donoghue on 06 Feb 2021
My Country Living: meet the 16-year-old investigating hemp in Ireland
From west Cork, Cian Walsh recently won the Teagasc award at the BT Young Scientist. He has big ideas on how to keep Irish farming environmentally and financially viable.
Pat O'Toole on 05 Feb 2021
Plenty of amateur dramatics to creating a stage on the farm
Tommy Moyles tells Pat O'Toole of how there are advantages to farming when preparing for a part in an amateur drama production.
Pat O'Toole on 03 Feb 2021
Creating a stage on the farm
Tommy Moyles tell Pat O'Toole of how there are advantages to farming when preparing for a part in an amateur drama production
Anne O'Donoghue on 03 Feb 2021
My Country Living: investigating hemp in Ireland
From west Cork, Cian Walsh recently won the Teagasc Award at the BT Young Scientist. He has big ideas on how to keep Irish farming environmentally and financially viable.
Janine Kennedy on 13 Jan 2021
Building a business from an honesty box
While most people were stuck at home during lockdown in March, Michael and Carmen O'Sullivan were hatching a plan to bring locally sourced foods to the wider community, writes Janine Kennedy
Maria Moynihan on 09 Dec 2020
'I had a dream; but I needed guidance and the direction of where to go'
With 1,200 members across the country, Network Ireland provides valuable peer support for professional women; particularly in rural Ireland, writes Maria Moynihan
Tommy Moyles on 11 Nov 2020
Two west Cork gems on offer
Tommy Moyles previews two Cork properties that have hit the market and already garnered some interest, one on the outskirts of Togher, the other a coastal location near Baltimore.
Tommy Moyles on 10 Nov 2020
Two west Cork gems on offer
Tommy Moyles previews two Cork properties that have hit the market and already garnered some interest, one on the outskirts of Togher, the other a coastal location near Baltimore.
Anne O'Donoghue on 28 Oct 2020
Living Life: Crisis and clarity
Former IFJ dairy editor, turned life coach and author, Con Hurley, talks to Anne O’Donoghue about his book, which not only tells his life story, but explains how to make more effective life decisions
Janine Kennedy on 07 Oct 2020
Living Life: unwinding in west Cork
A restful trip to west Cork proves to Janine Kennedy that a staycation can be indulgent and relaxing while adhering to COVID-19 guidelines
Maria Moynihan on 19 Sep 2020
Plough On: Irish Country Living cover star catch-up
Maria Moynihan catches up with three Irish Country Living cover stars from the past decade, from the worlds of farming, food and fashion.
Paul Mooney on 19 Aug 2020
Fine base from which to run a business
Property has modern, well made commercial shed plus a good sized family home. The asking price is €350,000.
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
Maria Moynihan on 10 Aug 2020
'It’s not like a factory... they only lay one egg a day!'
Every Monday, Maria Moynihan catches up with some of our favourite Irish Country Living cover stars as they adapt to the “new normal”: this week, it’s Caroline Murphy of West Cork Eggs
Maria Moynihan on 05 Aug 2020
‘I thought I had every nook and cranny of the country conquered at this stage’
Staycationing in Ireland this summer has thrown up more than a few surprises, writes Maria Moynihan
Katherine O'Leary on 05 Aug 2020
Katherine’s Country: good service etiquette should always apply
Finishing out her holiday in West Cork. Katherine O’Leary writes that good service has never been so important.
Odile Evans on 20 May 2020
21.5ac in west Cork on the market
A new property of 21.5ac has been brought to market in west Cork by Hodnett Forde, Odile Evans writes.