Caroline Allen, Author at Agriland.ie

Caroline Allen

Caroline Allen is from a farming background in Co. Laois. She studied journalism at the College of Commerce, Rathmines, and lives outside Portlaoise.

[email protected] @MsCarolineAllen

‘Mart restrictions from those with no understanding’

October 26, 2020

Rural Life

Those who drew up the recommendations for the latest mart restrictions have no understanding of how marts operate, according to the chairperson of…

50.5ac roadside holding with farmhouse and sheds hits market

October 26, 2020

Property

A 50.5ac roadside holding with a two-storey farmhouse and a range of sheds will go for public auction in Carnew mart, lower main…

‘Baking Together’ 2020 favourite recipes launched

October 25, 2020

Rural Life

The first Covid-19 lockdown of 2020 saw many people reignite their love of baking and the woman behind Crafts of Ireland, who tapped…

Burren’s unique farming heritage inspires children’s book

October 25, 2020

Rural Life

Having grown up immersed in the unique farming heritage of the Burren, Shane Casey was inspired to write a children’s book from his…

1800s sheds repair sparks memories for farmer

October 24, 2020

Environment

The repair of sheds that date back to the 1800s and that were part of his mother’s home place have sparked memories for…

Project Baa Baa celebrates contribution of sheep to our lives

October 24, 2020

Rural Life

Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture is hosting ‘Project Baa Baa’, a unique online programme celebrating the cultural, economic and environmental contribution of…

Aughrim 93.5ac residential and agricultural estate on market

October 18, 2020

Property

What the selling agent hails as a ‘beautifully located’ 93.5ac residential and agricultural estate affording privacy and historic features is for sale by…

Dementia diagnosis delays causing isolation to be magnified

October 17, 2020

Rural Life

Delays in getting a dementia diagnosis have led to isolation being magnified, according to Carmel Geoghegan, who founded Dementia Ireland in 2017 after…

Batman takes to his Massey Ferguson for fundraiser

October 17, 2020

Rural Life

A little light relief is being provided this Halloween by a Laois man who, dressed as ‘Farmer Batman’, will tour his county on…

7th Burren Winterage School goes mainly virtual

October 11, 2020

Rural Life

The Burren Winterage School, now in its seventh year, will run from October 21 to 25, with online presentations, discussions, the farming for…

Free life coaching session offered to AgriLand readers

October 10, 2020

Rural Life

A Co. Wexford sheep farmer’s daughter who is a business and life coach, along with five other business and life coaches who form…

‘Touch of boom activity evident in land sales amid uncertainty’

October 10, 2020

Property

“A touch of the boom time activity in the mid-noughties is evident at the moment with property, especially land, amid current uncertainty.” That’s…

Vet changes career direction after Rejuvenate programme

October 4, 2020

Rural Life

A woman who worked as a vet for many years was able to change career direction after participating in the Rejuvenate programme run…

‘The Cow Book’ author publishes second book

October 3, 2020

Rural Life

The author of the award-winning ‘The Cow Book’ turned to his other great passion – running – as subject matter for his new…

33ac residential holding near Gorey for sale

October 3, 2020

Property

A 33ac residential holding with sheds and outbuildings at Ballinamona, Leskinfere, Gorey, Co. Wexford, will go for auction in one or two lots…

Veterinary nurse tells of long road to Lyme disease diagnosis

September 27, 2020

Rural Life

A veterinary nurse has told how her road to diagnosis for chronic Lyme disease took almost two years and 22 doctor, including consultant…

‘Incredible appetite among consumers for produce delivery’

September 26, 2020

Agri-Business

There is an incredible appetite among consumers for getting quality produce delivered to their door and this opening for direct selling is something…

Ballyshannon family farm features in Fáilte Ireland campaign

September 26, 2020

Rural Life

A family-run dairy, agri-tourism and accredited social farm in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, attracting visitors with its llama treks, recently featured in the Fáilte Ireland…

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