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Meitheal helps to breathe new life into derelict home
Jacqueline Hogge
A call-out for skilled workers helped one Cork family to progress their derelict farmhouse refurbishment and allowed them to avail of a €70,000 grant, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
11 December 2024 Features
Stars of stage, music, and nature shine bright at Christmas
We take a look at the fledgling talent across rural Ireland, catching up with some young future stars, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
4 December 2024 Features
Regenerative farmers cycling their way to the big screen
A mammoth cycle from Malin to Mizen by a group of regenerative farmers, is the subject of a documentary to be screened at a gala banquet in Killruddery House this weekend, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
Carlow community give Mary the perfect send off
A lady who passed away in her adopted home town of Carlow, with no living relatives, received a big turnout at her funeral following a social media post by the undertaker, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
4 December 2024 Features
Have your say on rural planning issues
A new series on rural planning will look at all aspects of the process for people trying to build a home in rural Ireland.
29 November 2024 Features
Rural Affairs: short-term letting law will have a serious impact
Annual conference told that a lack of understanding of the importance of tourist letting in rural Ireland is a concern, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
27 November 2024 Features
Rural Affairs: local elections a stepping stone to gender equality
Research carried out since the local elections in June shows those who already have a seat in government more likely to retain it, which gives men a distinct advantage, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
27 November 2024 Features
Limerick leader: Celia is still at the helm of Irish style
Founder of Ireland’s longest-running modelling agency, Celia Holman Lee, reflects on how fashion and life has changed in 60 years, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
20 November 2024 Features
Running start: the women hoping to make a change
As gender quotas increase for next week’s general election, three candidates share their reasons for going forward for the Dáil, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
20 November 2024 Features
Rural Affairs: traditional canvassing the key to securing rural votes
Treading the highways and byways of rural Ireland, two canvassers speak of their approach to harnessing votes now that the General Election 2024 campaign is under way, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
13 November 2024 Features
Rural Affairs: domestic violence prevention initiative launched in Donegal
A charity supporting men to take responsibility for domestic violence launches an online prevention programme, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
13 November 2024 Features
Travel: magic of Mallorca lies beyond beaches in its culture and cuisine
Heading away from the pristine beaches can reveal a treasure trove of holiday magic, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
13 November 2024 Travel