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'Glimmer of hope' for farming communities in new rural housing plans

Plans to liberalise the planning system for one off rural homes are being given a cautious welcome by young farmers, but not everyone agrees relaxing guidelines is the right approach to take.

FEATURES 18 March 2026

'Glimmer of hope' for farming communities in new rural housing plans

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'Landscaping should be an evolving process'

'Landscaping should be an evolving process'

GARDENING 18 March 2026

Supporting mental health from farms to schools

Supporting mental health from farms to schools

HEALTH 18 March 2026

Hillsborough Castle head gardener’s top tips

Hillsborough Castle head gardener’s top tips

Hillsborough Castle head gardener’s top tips

FEATURES 18 March 2026

Adulting in Rural Ireland: ‘I feel like a failure still living at home’

Adulting in Rural Ireland: ‘I feel like a failure still living at home’

Adulting in Rural Ireland: ‘I feel like a failure still living at home’

FEATURES 18 March 2026

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From steering wheels to sensors, ride-on vs robotic mowers

From steering wheels to sensors, ride-on vs robotic mowers

After a long winter, it’s time to get cutting that lawn but which mower is best for your garden?

GARDENING 18 March 2026

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

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

MY FARMING WEEK 18 March 2026

Petrol vs battery – power up with the right gardening tools

Petrol vs battery – power up with the right gardening tools

How to choose the right equipment for the job and for your garden.

GARDENING 18 March 2026

Hillsborough head gardener shares gardening advice

Hillsborough head gardener shares gardening advice

From tiered layouts to planning with the seasons, gardener Claire Woods shares her advice.

FEATURES 18 March 2026

How to create your perfect patio paradise

How to create your perfect patio paradise

The humble patio is a growing design trend thanks to Instagram – and planning is key.

FEATURES 18 March 2026

Rural students are encouraged to consider political path
for ‘gender balance’

Rural students are encouraged to consider political path for ‘gender balance’

A new project, funded by Research Ireland, seeks to build more gender balance into local politics by nurturing young people's interest in their role in the political system.

FEATURES 18 March 2026

Fancy some Easter family fun in the Marble City?

Fancy some Easter family fun in the Marble City?

Looking to get away for a few days with the kids over Easter break? Kilkenny is a small but mighty city.

TRAVEL 18 March 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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