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A Week In The Country
Grace Hanna
Find out what caught the eye of the Irish Country Living team this week.
27 March 2024 Features
Bean & Goose: ‘we tell an Irish story with flavour’
Wexford company Bean & Goose creates distinctive and delicious chocolate, and it’s their efforts to do something special without compromising quality that has shaped their story, writes Dee Laffan.
20 March 2024 Editorial
Editorial: a St Patrick's Day parade to remember
The spark of this year’s parade was the fusion of people celebrating their own sense of Irishness, writes Ciara Leahy.
Health: labour of love
Knowing what your pain relief options are in labour – from self-help tips to available medications – can ease anxiety as your due date gets closer, writes Margaret Hawkins.
21 February 2024 Health
Retreat and recharge: top wellness trips to take this spring
Are you looking for a weekend or getaway of rejuvenation without leaving the country? Here are ten wellness retreats that will allow you to wind down in a zen environment, writes Grace Hanna.
14 February 2024 Living Life
Folklore: the legend of Gobnait of the bees
Folklorist Shane Lehane reminisces about his time in the Cúil Aodha Gaeltacht where he fell in love with a few goddesses — not least Gobnait, the beekeeper.
14 February 2024 Living Life
Balladeer: how did Molly end up as a folk anthem for Dublin?
“Alive, alive, oh,” is sung all over the world and Molly Malone has been on quite a journey with her wheelbarrow, writes Eoghan Corry.
14 February 2024 Living Life
Garron Noone: 'follow me, I'm delicious'
Garron Noone has accumulated over one million social media followers with his witty commentary on Irish culture. His down-to-earth attitude is helping to cement his success, writes Dee Laffan.
14 February 2024 Features
Achill Island Sea Salt awarded PDO status
Have you heard the big news? Achill Island Sea Salt has just been awarded the prestigious protected designation of origin (PDO) status.
30 November 2023 News
The Kerry Cowboy: ‘I answer questions from all over the world'
Séaghan Ó Súilleabháin speaks to Janine Kennedy about life in rural Co Kerry, farming as a Gaeilgeoir and becoming social-media star with his dog.
29 November 2023 Features
What to get the ladies in your life
From dry robes for swimming enthusiasts to quirky vintage plates we kept most of our gift suggestions Irish made and sustainable for the women in your life.
22 November 2023 Consumer
Celebrating life and honouring death
Exploring the customs, traditions, and superstitions surrounding death – a tour around Waterford’s Irish Wake Museum shows a unique and intrinsic element of Ireland’s heritage, writes Grace Hanna.
25 October 2023 Features