Caroline Allen

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From a farm in Donegal to the London Palladium

Rural Life

From a farm in Donegal to the London Palladium

22-year-old singer songwriter Amy Meehan who grew up on a farm at Manorcunningham near Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, often helping her...
‘Farmers learn from over-reliance on international markets’ – expert

Organics

‘Farmers learn from over-reliance on international markets’ – expert

The good news story this new year, is how Irish farmers and producers have learnt from over-reliance on international markets...
Drumshanbo students win for electric fence ‘Wasp’ product

Rural Life

Drumshanbo students win for electric fence ‘Wasp’ product

Students from Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, took first place in the U18 Future Cast Young Entrepreneurs’ competition for coming up with...
Promoting the farmer/carpenter tradition in Tipperary

Rural Life

Promoting the farmer/carpenter tradition in Tipperary

Farmer Sean Gleeson from Terryglass , Co. Tipperary, is not only an accomplished musician, playing all around the midlands and...
Co. Waterford new build integrated into old ruinous walls

Rural Life

Co. Waterford new build integrated into old ruinous walls

A Co.Waterford new build for which construction works are scheduled to start on a 1ac site in early 2025, will...
Shinrone tractor run raises funds for worthy causes

Rural Life

Shinrone tractor run raises funds for worthy causes

This year’s Shinrone tractor run which raises money for a range of worthy causes will take place on Sunday, December...
New book provides deep dive into Ireland’s rural history

Rural Life

New book provides deep dive into Ireland’s rural history

A new book ‘Inside Rural Ireland: Power and Change Since Independence’, edited by Tomas Finn and Tony Varley, provides a...
‘We have nearly stopped talking to one another’ – retired barber

Rural Life

‘We have nearly stopped talking to one another’ – retired barber

We have nearly stopped talking to one another and interaction is being eroded, according to retired Roscommon barber, Paddy Joe...
Clonenagh tractor run promises packed programme

Rural Life

Clonenagh tractor run promises packed programme

Clonenagh National School, Mountrath, Co. Laois, is all set for the annual tractor fun on Saturday, December 28 at 11:30a.m....
AgriKids works to create a safer future on farms

Rural Life

AgriKids works to create a safer future on farms

AgriKids has just launched two gaming apps for children focused on farm safety which are available to download free of...
Tractor club celebrates 20 years of fundraising success

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Tractor club celebrates 20 years of fundraising success

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Carlow to Cork Tractor Club, which donated over €52,000 to Children’s Health...
Rural-based centenarians show the way in new research

Rural Life

Rural-based centenarians show the way in new research

They have been dubbed ‘older than Ireland’ and the country’s growing band of centenarians have now shared the secrets of...
‘Take control of the land and get more for your produce’ – expert

Horticulture

‘Take control of the land and get more for your produce’ – expert

Farmers need to take control of the land, collaborate with butchers, chefs, and independent retailers and get more money for...
Trim light parade gives back to local community this Christmas

Rural Life

Trim light parade gives back to local community this Christmas

Started in 2022 as an idea from some local farmers and agricultural contractors to give something back to the community...
Killadoon Milk supports Children’s Health Foundation

Dairy

Killadoon Milk supports Children’s Health Foundation

Killadoon Milk, Ireland’s best start-up winner at the 2024 Blas na hÉireann Awards, is supporting the Children’s Health Foundation this...
Estuary Rollers’ tractor and truck run set for seasonal spectacle

Rural Life

Estuary Rollers’ tractor and truck run set for seasonal spectacle

The seasonal spectacle that is Estuary Rollers’ Christmas tractor and truck run will take place on Sunday, December 8 at...
‘Young people aren’t farming’ because of low income – Doyle

Rural Life

‘Young people aren’t farming’ because of low income – Doyle

At a time when the average income of farmers in Ireland is only 44% of the industrial wage, many farmers...
Winterval tractor parade for European city of Christmas

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Winterval tractor parade for European city of Christmas

Billed as Ireland’s largest Christmas festival, and now European city of Christmas, Waterford’s Winterval drives on in its 12th year,...
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