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Cuairtíocht: ‘I’ll see Tomás for a chat over Christmas’
Deirdre Verney
ALONE’s befriending service is providing companionship for older people in rural Ireland, writes Deirdre Verney.
11 December 2024 Ask Miriam
Ask Miriam: My husband is an angry drunk – so I’m dreading Christmas
A reader seeks Miriam's advice on how to deal with her husband's problem drinking over the Christmas period.
11 December 2024 Features
Meitheal helps to breathe new life into derelict home
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.
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
Rural Affairs: nationwide events will focus on farming families’ mental health
Farmers and their households are encouraged to attend activities as part of the Social Farming Ireland initiative, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
23 October 2024 Features
Health: carbon monoxide is a silent killer
Six people die each year because of carbon monoxide poisoning and many more fall ill. With fires being lit again, it’s time to be aware of the risk, writes Margaret Hawkins.
16 October 2024 Health
Western region at tipping point with more funding a must
Budget 2025 makes important strides for rural Ireland but more support is needed according to the Western Development Commission, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
16 October 2024 Features
‘They just palm us carers off...I’ll never vote again’
Family carers in north Donegal have been waiting years for respite care for their loved ones, as the Minister of State for Disabilities admits progress is too slow. Jacqueline Hogge reports.
16 October 2024 Features
Health: more funding is needed for breastfeeding specialists
While breastfeeding rates in Ireland remain low, support is growing. Mother-of-three Lianna Reidy says ‘reaching out’ to feeding specialists made all the difference, writes Margaret Hawkins.
2 October 2024 Health
Farmers can start sowing the seeds of resilience
Heading into the winter, it's vital farmers develop extra resilience to support their wellbeing and cope with the day-to-day challenges, writes Deirdre Verney.
25 September 2024 Features
Elder mental health at risk from social disconnection
As more and more pubs close in rural Ireland, the loss of social connection is having a huge impact on mental health, particularly the elderly, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
25 September 2024 Features
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