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Local bus service proving a lifeline in rural Ireland
Jacqueline Hogge
As passenger numbers continue to increase on Transport for Ireland’s Local Link buses, communities in rural parts of Waterford and Donegal talk about their efforts to secure the service.
9 April 2025 l2
Josephine O’Neill named as Macra national president elect
O’Neill’s victorious win has made history as she is now the first female candidate to contest and win a Macra election.
9 April 2025 Feature
Cliffs of Moher farmers vow to fight threat of CPOs
Farmers along the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk opened up their land to the public in good faith, but are now potentially facing CPOs due to the trail’s popularity. Anne O’Donoghue reports
Desperate Farmwife: how do we raise strong, resilient young men?
In a world where we are pushing our capable young women forward, an increasing number of young men are feeling left behind.
9 April 2025 Features
Donegal farmers are men on the move
An initiative aimed at encouraging rural men to exercise has both health and social benefits, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
9 April 2025 Features
It's showtime: just one month out from the first summer show
In Newmarket-on-Fergus, preparations are well underway according to show chairman John McInerney.
5 April 2025 News
The Book Corner: A new voice for our times
Róisín Lanigan's debut gives us a compelling character that will find few fans, writes Leo Powell
2 April 2025 Features
Garda advice after two farm gate thefts in Limerick
The incident occurred at a farm in the Millmount area of Kilmallock and the local farmer reported the missing gates as stolen.
2 April 2025 News
Farmers urged to add their voice to rural development survey
The Department of Rural and Community Development stressed that the survey is open to everyone and all responses are anonymous. The closing date for entries is Wednesday 2 April.
1 April 2025 News
Plans unveiled for Ireland’s biggest biogas plant in Carlow
Greengate Biogas has announced plans to build Ireland's biggest AD plant in Powerstown, Carlow, processing 700,000t of cattle and pig slurry, farmyard straw manure and poultry manure annually.
31 March 2025 News
Tirlán sponsors Kilkenny GAA for 31st season
Avonmore was the name on Kilkenny jerseys since 1994 with the brand’s owner Tirlán Co-operative added in 2024.
31 March 2025 News
Payments commence under knowledge transfer programme
The three-year programme aims to supply financial support, along with an approach to agricultural advancement.
28 March 2025 News