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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 25 February 2026

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

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Ask Miriam: 'girlfriend's family refusing to accept me in her life'

Ask Miriam: 'girlfriend's family refusing to accept me in her life'

FEATURES 25 February 2026

Gardening with Paul: green, grey and blue – it’s all bamboo

Gardening with Paul: green, grey and blue – it’s all bamboo

GARDENING 25 February 2026

Money Mentor: can you explain what collaborative farming is?

Money Mentor: can you explain what collaborative farming is?

Money Mentor: can you explain what collaborative farming is?

MONEY MENTOR 25 February 2026

Spilling the tea with Maître D'

Spilling the tea with Maître D'

Spilling the tea with Maître D'

NEWS 25 February 2026

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How to prevent muscle loss in over 40s

How to prevent muscle loss in over 40s

Nutrient-rich foods are vital for retaining strength and muscle as we age, writes Nessa Robins.

RECIPES 25 February 2026

Congress change could have knock-on effects

Congress change could have knock-on effects

Any alteration of the GAA inter-county season will affect the club scene.

SPORT 25 February 2026

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

What we're loving around the country this week, writes Diarmuid Nugent.

MY FARMING WEEK 25 February 2026

Exceptional interest in Faithful County land on 32ac

Exceptional interest in Faithful County land on 32ac

A non-residential holding that fronts onto the N52 Road near Kilcormac, Co Offaly has attracted significant interest since it came on the market recently.

FOR SALE 25 February 2026

Lough Boora 24ac organic holding up for sale

Lough Boora 24ac organic holding up for sale

A farm that has been certified organic for almost 30 years has come up for sale in Co Offaly. For sale by private treaty, this farm is served by a wide network of roads.

FOR SALE 25 February 2026

Old Cow Clayworks: clay, craft and renovation – it’s pottery in motion

Old Cow Clayworks: clay, craft and renovation – it’s pottery in motion

An ambitious renovation became a labour of love for Fiona McLoughlin, as she transformed a former pub into Old Cow Clayworks in Co Leitrim.

FEATURES 25 February 2026

Hubcap Theatre: ‘I’m never more alive than when I’m on stage’

Hubcap Theatre: ‘I’m never more alive than when I’m on stage’

Comedy duo Michael Ryan and Sean Kelleher are back with another rural-based play full of mapcap moments and country characters.

FEATURES 25 February 2026

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Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

Just outside Ramelton, Co Donegal, Bert McCloy and his son-in-law Jason Peoples run a busy dairy farm milking around 200 cows.

Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

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