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Rural Affairs: local elections a stepping stone to gender equality
Jacqueline Hogge
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.
20 November 2024 Editorial
Editorial: get your questions ready
The canvassers are knocking and there are lots of important rural topics to discuss, writes Ciara Leahy.
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.
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
Healthbytes: the latest in the world of healthcare
From saving a life with CPR to monitoring your heart health, stay informed with healthbytes, writes Margaret Hawkins.
6 November 2024 Health
Irish Book Week 2024 competition
Win a €100 token to spend in bookshops to celebrate Irish Book Week 2024.
16 October 2024 Features
N17 road deaths spark renewed calls for upgrade
A death toll of eight along one road in Co Mayo so far this year has prompted renewed calls for a motorway to replace the N17 route, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
9 October 2024 Features
‘There is light at the end of the tunnel’
Sheep shearer and farmer, George Graham is encouraging people to take the first step and get mental health support - he shares his experience of the struggle he faced, writes Sarah McIntosh.
25 September 2024 Features
In pictures: Break the Cycle at the Ploughing
The Break the Cycle campaign raised over €15,000 for mental health support at the National Ploughing Championships attracting many famous faces, writes Sarah McIntosh.
25 September 2024 Features
'It's about meeting friends, old and new and taking some time for yourself'
Our Women & Agriculture conference is back and we’re looking forward to seeing all our readers, whether its your first time attending or your tenth.
25 September 2024 Editorial
A ‘notable increase’ in rural youths needing mental health supports
With the decline in mental health seen amongst young people living in rural Ireland, it is important to know where to turn to if you need support, writes Sarah McIntosh.
18 September 2024 Features
Editorial: Break the Cycle and get on your bikes for Ploughing 2024
According to new research, farmers aren't as physically active as they think but you can get a bit of exercise in at the Irish Farmers Journal stand at the Ploughing, writes Ciara Leahy.
11 September 2024 Editorial