Jacqueline Hogge

jhogge@farmersjournal.ie

Irish language revival: cúpla focail bringing rural communities together

As Seachtain na Gaeilge gets underway, Irish Country Living speaks to groups across rural Ireland who are reacquainting themselves with the language through weekly pop-up Gaeltacht meet ups.

FEATURES 4 March 2026

Irish language revival: cúpla focail bringing rural communities together

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Protest: life inside with the Bord Bia Five

Protest: life inside with the Bord Bia Five

FEATURES 4 March 2026

Leading the way on generational renewal: MEP Maria Walsh

Leading the way on generational renewal: MEP Maria Walsh

FEATURES 4 March 2026

Listen: on the front line with the 'Bord Bia five'

Listen: on the front line with the 'Bord Bia five'

Listen: on the front line with the 'Bord Bia five'

FEATURES 28 February 2026

TII role in rural planning decisions to be reviewed

TII role in rural planning decisions to be reviewed

TII role in rural planning decisions to be reviewed

FEATURES 25 February 2026

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Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants proving a big win for rural homeowners

Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants proving a big win for rural homeowners

Build a Home series part three: two homeowners detail their experience availing of the scheme. One property becoming a family home while the other adds stock to the already squeezed rental market.

FEATURES 30 December 2025

Mayo Abbey Parish Housing Project is a blueprint for ageing well

Mayo Abbey Parish Housing Project is a blueprint for ageing well

In week two of our Building a Home in rural Ireland series, we look at the measures being taken to support older people in Mayo to successfully downsize from large, older family homes.

FEATURES 30 December 2025

Modular living for young homeowners a ‘no brainer’

Modular living for young homeowners a ‘no brainer’

In the first of our four-part series on Building a Home in rural Ireland, Isobel Hyland shares her experience of buying her first home with her partner. The couple have opted for a modular log cabin.

FEATURES 30 December 2025

Farm viability at risk from lack of Fair Deal planning

Farm viability at risk from lack of Fair Deal planning

Farmers’ reluctance to consider succession is leading to rising stress and debt, according to healthcare consultant Tom Murray who advises people to seek early advice on Fair Deal funding.

FEATURES 30 December 2025

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

A social initiative for older farmers developed by researchers in Galway remains unavailable around the country, despite a successful pilot project that has been adopted by the US ag sector.

FEATURES 30 December 2025

Tougher penalties needed to make nation's roads safer

Tougher penalties needed to make nation's roads safer

Legislation to charge those acquitted of dangerous driving with careless driving is to be fast tracked in a bid to crack down on those who flout road safety laws, according to a government minister.

FEATURES 30 December 2025

Rural women offer a vital skill set to Irish economy

Rural women offer a vital skill set to Irish economy

Accessing funding and childcare are the biggest challenges facing women in rural Ireland looking to expand their entrepreneurial talents – that’s according to those who have succeeded.

FEATURES 30 December 2025

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Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

A high-quality and reliable agri electric water heater is paramount to the safety of livestock, the quality of produce and smooth production processes on dairy farms across Ireland.

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

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