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Life on the land: a pictorial record of our farming past

With over 200 colourised photos, The Irish Farm in Colour brings the story of Irish agriculture to life.

FEATURES 14 January 2026

Life on the land: a pictorial record of our farming past

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'As a new president takes office, we’re reminded of the privilege of democracy'

'As a new president takes office, we’re reminded of the privilege of democracy'

L2 12 November 2025

Taste Tradition: from shelf to stove - recipes with a history

Taste Tradition: from shelf to stove - recipes with a history

NEWS 28 May 2025

Women have key roles ‘feeding and nurturing rural communities’

Women have key roles ‘feeding and nurturing rural communities’

Women have key roles ‘feeding and nurturing rural communities’

NEWS 7 May 2025

The Book Corner: Seán Hewitt’s decadent debut

The Book Corner: Seán Hewitt’s decadent debut

The Book Corner: Seán Hewitt’s decadent debut

FEATURES 30 April 2025

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Go on, jump right in – water you waiting for?

Go on, jump right in – water you waiting for?

An island nation, we are spoilt with swim spots. From open waters to hidden coves, let’s explore.

HEALTH 1 January 1970

Tall tales of beloved ‘market carpet’ have left me floored

Tall tales of beloved ‘market carpet’ have left me floored

The magnificent history of Ireland’s towering trees is in the spotlight following the recent storms, writes Shane Lehane.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

St Patrick's Day festivities brought back to life

St Patrick's Day festivities brought back to life

Artistic director Aoife Carry is in charge of bringing Ireland’s largest St Patrick’s Day parade to life.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

A step back in time at Johnstown Castle

A step back in time at Johnstown Castle

Wexford’s wonderful Irish Agricultural Museum is preserving and reviving stories of rural Ireland, writes Rosalind Skillen.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

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Why this Antrim contractor moved to Amazone ploughs

Ryan Bole is part of J Wilson Contracts in Co Antrim. Available for all kinds of work from slurry to reseeding, sowing to silage, today they are ploughing for potatoes with two Amazone ploughs.

Why this Antrim contractor moved to Amazone ploughs