planning

New rural housing rules will be 'clear and simple' – Minister James Browne

In an exclusive Irish Country Living interview, housing minister James Browne says he is committed to allowing farm families to build homes on their own land to support thriving rural communities.

FEATURES 23 June 2026

New rural housing rules will be 'clear and simple' – Minister James Browne

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Demand is changing – ‘easier to buy than build in Wexford'

Demand is changing – ‘easier to buy than build in Wexford'

FOR SALE 11 February 2026

Big renovation potential in Ballyfoyle sale

Big renovation potential in Ballyfoyle sale

FOR SALE 11 February 2026

Modular living for young homeowners a ‘no brainer’

Modular living for young homeowners a ‘no brainer’

Modular living for young homeowners a ‘no brainer’

FEATURES 4 February 2026

Armagh: highest land prices across Ireland

Armagh: highest land prices across Ireland

Armagh: highest land prices across Ireland

LAND REPORT 4 February 2026

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Cute renovated cottage in east Mayo for €180,000 comes with land option

Cute renovated cottage in east Mayo for €180,000 comes with land option

A 23ac residential property in east Mayo has come to the market and contains an option for purchase a further 15ac of land close by.

FOR SALE 1 January 1970

'A lot of people give planning in rural Ireland a bad name'

'A lot of people give planning in rural Ireland a bad name'

Architect and Room to Improve host Dermot Bannon talks challenges when it comes to building a home in rural Ireland and what we can improve.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Pair of potential Leeside equine properties on the market

Pair of potential Leeside equine properties on the market

A pair of small residential properties at differing stages of development have recently come on the market both east and west of Cork city.

FOR SALE 1 January 1970

Hollywood holding has panoramic views

Hollywood holding has panoramic views

A 27ac property in Wicklow has recently come on the market and could be an interesting proposition for someone on the lookout for land in the area.

FOR SALE 1 January 1970

Eight steps to succession: essential planning guide

Eight steps to succession: essential planning guide

Talking about succession plans now can avoid conflict and upset later.

L2 1 January 1970

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers