country Life
Janine Kennedy on 28 Jul 2021
‘We came out one morning and there was the bull in the treehouse’
Philip and Liz Quinn specialise in sculptures, conservation and restoration. They raise Highland Cattle and recently acquired two of the royal herd from Balmoral in Scotland. In conversation with Janine Kennedy
on 22 Dec 2020
Living Life: thank God I'm a country boy
Irene Bermingham speaks to hugely popular wedding entertainer and balladeer Simon Casey about his country roots and how family time inspired his most recent album
Anne O'Donoghue on 08 Jan 2020
Out and about on a budget
If you want to get out and about this January, there’s no need to break the bank. Anne O’Donoghue has free museums for you to visit across the country
Maria Moynihan on 16 Oct 2019
"I feel that Mother Nature and I have a very respectful working relationship"
Jewellery designer Gillian Corcoran of Lost Forest creates wearable art using wildflowers and natural treasures at her studio on a Cavan dairy farm. She shares her journey with Maria Moynihan
Mairead Lavery on 16 Oct 2019
When mod-cons made it to rural Ireland
The arrival of electricity across rural Ireland was a life-saver for women, as the mod-cons that came with it took much of the drudgery out of their everyday lives, writes Mairead Lavery.
Anne O'Donoghue on 02 Oct 2019
Aoibhín Garrihy: strong roots hold firm
Aoibhín Garrihy took a leap of faith in moving from Dublin to Clare. Although it took some adjusting, she definitely feels the Banner is where she and her growing family belong, writes Anne O’Donoghue
Ellen Durkin on 31 Jul 2019
Men's Shed of the Week: Sligo Men's Shed
Ellen Durkin speaks with John Kielty of Sligo Men’s Shed, which has grown from strength to strength since 2013
Ellen Durkin on 31 Jul 2019
Backchat: creating a buzz
Nationwide | 2019
Anne O'Donoghue on 24 Jul 2019
Ageing gracefully: day tripping
Are you looking to take a day trip or for an evening activity to relax at? Anne O’Donoghue has a selection of things to do all around the country
Contributor on 13 Feb 2019
Meet the couples who moved to rural Ireland for love
From Australia and Canada to Turkey, meet the couples who followed their hearts to rural, writes Janine Kennedy
Contributor on 26 Dec 2018
Har Lawlor: a man for all seasons
Valerie Murphy meets legendary grower Har Lawlor; who truly is a man for all seasons.
Maria Moynihan on 07 Nov 2018
'Tara had the brightest smile; she would light up the room'
As November traditionally is a time for remembering lost loved ones, Jade Doherty reflects on the sudden passing of her sister Tara last year, aged just 45. In conversation with Maria Moynihan.
Contributor on 04 Jul 2018
Desperate Farmwife: Looking on the bright side of farm life
Country life is not always easy but there is much to be thankful for, writes our Desperate Farmwife
Maria Moynihan on 11 Oct 2017
Róisín O'Farrell returns with new exhibition
Artist Róisín O'Farrell returns with a new exhibition inspired by country life
Aisling Hussey on 30 Nov -0001
Country Life: Karen McCabe
In the first of our Country Life series of blogs, Karen McCabe from Cloone, Co.Leitrim, writes about life on her farm.
Contributor on 30 Nov -0001
Country life: Reconnecting with the countryside
Mary Byrne has moved back to Laois and is determined to become as self-sufficient as possible.
Contributor on 30 Nov -0001
Country Life: Living a crafty life in the country
Michelle Fallon writes about swapping Jimmy Choos for wellies after moving home to Roscommon.