It’s been interesting reading the coverage of the general election as 29 November fast approaches. I really enjoyed reading the piece following two canvassers on the campaign trail in last week’s edition of the magazine. I agree that the face-to-face interaction is so important and there’s nothing more frustrating than candidates prioritising leaflet drops over genuine engagement with locals. The two canvassers talked a lot about social media, but physical presence – rather than online presence, is what matters to me. It could be different for younger voters I suppose as I am in my mid-50s.
Rural Ireland faces unique challenges, from healthcare access and infrastructure to farming support, and I am happy to see Irish Country Living highlight issues that often get sidelined in national debates. Regardless of your politics, I do believe it’s vital for rural voters to consider how their vote can support issues that matter to our communities in the upcoming election.
Yours sincerely,
Rural voter,
Co Offaly
Pat Murphy (right) holding his cheque with Joanne Arnold from Concern with Wesley College head boy Sam McMullin and head girl Mia Keane.
A teacher has raised over €25,000 for Concern and the people of Gaza after driving a vintage open-top tractor for two weeks along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Pat Murphy, a woodwork teacher at Wesley College Dublin, inched his way along the 2,800km route from Malin Head in Donegal to Mizen Head in Cork in his restored 1962 David Brown 850. He drove for eight hours a day.
Hope Earrings, €115.00, thecollectivedublin.ie.
The Collective, in Drury Street, Dublin, is a treasure trove of jewellery featuring ranges from over 40 Irish and international designers. We especially love these stunning Hope Earrings, €115 from Aria-V. All of the pieces in this collection are individually handcrafted by designer Varya Namsaraeva in her Dublin studio, using the finest natural stones sourced from around the world.
See thecollectivedublin.ie.
Claire Walsh.
Freediver and author Claire Walsh has launched her first podcast entitled Scared Shitless and it is well worth a listen. The show explores and celebrates fear in “all its nerve-jangling, shallow-breathing, sweated-palmed glory,” according to Claire.
Her first guest is comedian and radio presenter, PJ Gallagher. Both talk openly about their mental illness battles and long-term wellbeing following a lifesaving stays in St Patrick’s Hospital. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
It’s been interesting reading the coverage of the general election as 29 November fast approaches. I really enjoyed reading the piece following two canvassers on the campaign trail in last week’s edition of the magazine. I agree that the face-to-face interaction is so important and there’s nothing more frustrating than candidates prioritising leaflet drops over genuine engagement with locals. The two canvassers talked a lot about social media, but physical presence – rather than online presence, is what matters to me. It could be different for younger voters I suppose as I am in my mid-50s.
Rural Ireland faces unique challenges, from healthcare access and infrastructure to farming support, and I am happy to see Irish Country Living highlight issues that often get sidelined in national debates. Regardless of your politics, I do believe it’s vital for rural voters to consider how their vote can support issues that matter to our communities in the upcoming election.
Yours sincerely,
Rural voter,
Co Offaly
Pat Murphy (right) holding his cheque with Joanne Arnold from Concern with Wesley College head boy Sam McMullin and head girl Mia Keane.
A teacher has raised over €25,000 for Concern and the people of Gaza after driving a vintage open-top tractor for two weeks along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Pat Murphy, a woodwork teacher at Wesley College Dublin, inched his way along the 2,800km route from Malin Head in Donegal to Mizen Head in Cork in his restored 1962 David Brown 850. He drove for eight hours a day.
Hope Earrings, €115.00, thecollectivedublin.ie.
The Collective, in Drury Street, Dublin, is a treasure trove of jewellery featuring ranges from over 40 Irish and international designers. We especially love these stunning Hope Earrings, €115 from Aria-V. All of the pieces in this collection are individually handcrafted by designer Varya Namsaraeva in her Dublin studio, using the finest natural stones sourced from around the world.
See thecollectivedublin.ie.
Claire Walsh.
Freediver and author Claire Walsh has launched her first podcast entitled Scared Shitless and it is well worth a listen. The show explores and celebrates fear in “all its nerve-jangling, shallow-breathing, sweated-palmed glory,” according to Claire.
Her first guest is comedian and radio presenter, PJ Gallagher. Both talk openly about their mental illness battles and long-term wellbeing following a lifesaving stays in St Patrick’s Hospital. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
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