rural housing

Colm McCarthy: policy silos are leading to housing sprawl

The housing affordability crisis is exacerbated by the political structure of decision-making.

VIEWPOINTS 10 June 2026

Colm McCarthy: policy silos are leading to housing sprawl

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Defective block families in limbo as sums don’t add up

Defective block families in limbo as sums don’t add up

FEATURES 27 May 2026

Editorial: 'pyrite nightmare means no shelter – nor help, from the storm'

Editorial: 'pyrite nightmare means no shelter – nor help, from the storm'

EDITORIAL 20 May 2026

Building more rural housing key to GAA clubs’ survival

Building more rural housing key to GAA clubs’ survival

Building more rural housing key to GAA clubs’ survival

FEATURES 22 April 2026

'Glimmer of hope' for farming communities in new rural housing plans

'Glimmer of hope' for farming communities in new rural housing plans

'Glimmer of hope' for farming communities in new rural housing plans

FEATURES 18 March 2026

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Farming families: a natural home for fostering in rural Ireland

Farming families: a natural home for fostering in rural Ireland

Families in the farming community already have so many of the qualities children in care need most, patience, resilience, a strong sense of belonging, and a nurturing home environment.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 1 January 1970

TII role in rural planning decisions to be reviewed

TII role in rural planning decisions to be reviewed

The final week of our Building a Home in rural Ireland series examines Government intervention to review roles of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in rural planning decisions for farm families.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Editorial: 'common sense must prevail when it comes to building rural homes'

Editorial: 'common sense must prevail when it comes to building rural homes'

When it comes to planning rural family houses, common sense must prevail.

EDITORIAL 1 January 1970

Opinion: rural Ireland’s future depends on homes for young people

Opinion: rural Ireland’s future depends on homes for young people

Whether you are interested in agriculture, nature, language or culture, housing has become a defining challenge in rural Ireland, writes Ray Ó Foghlú.

OPINION 1 January 1970

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit