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

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Carlow sculptor brings family farm materials to life

Carlow sculptor brings family farm materials to life

July 15, 2018
Rural Life
Sculptor Katie Watchorn has got designs on farming. She is based on her family’s 98ac dairy farm in rural Co. Carlow, which is…
Ossory Show marks 120th year with busy programme

Ossory Show marks 120th year with busy programme

July 15, 2018
Rural Life
Ossory Agricultural Show will mark its 120th year with a varied line-up including a supersized truck and vintage show at Coolfin, Kilbreedy, Rathdowney,…
Tipperary farmer on award-winning equine film journey

Tipperary farmer on award-winning equine film journey

July 14, 2018
Rural Life
Under the sweltering heat in Tipperary last weekend, one visitor felt completely at ease. Steve Halfpenny, who is more than used to 40°…
Tuam artist ‘fleeces’ her subjects by ‘painting with wool’

Tuam artist ‘fleeces’ her subjects by ‘painting with wool’

July 14, 2018
Rural Life
When Tuam-based artist Kathy Ross wanted to bring her subjects to life, she turned to wool. “I studied fine art in NCAD and,…
Stylish Silage organisers couldn’t wish for better wrap

Stylish Silage organisers couldn’t wish for better wrap

July 14, 2018
Rural Life
The organisers of this year’s Stylish Silage event in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, couldn’t wish for a better outcome. The sun shone, entries increased…
‘Ireland’s water pipes are at the end of the line’

‘Ireland’s water pipes are at the end of the line’

July 8, 2018
Rural Life
Emma Kennedy, the founder of Kennedy Analysis, has responded to a statement from Engineers Ireland that the delivery of critical water supply projects…
Donegal farmer highlights fallout from Lyme disease

Donegal farmer highlights fallout from Lyme disease

July 8, 2018
Rural Life
A Donegal farmer who suffered serious ill-health after contracting Lyme disease is urging others to be aware of its dangers. Charlie Harkin from…
Farm Tours Ireland grows business year-on-year

Farm Tours Ireland grows business year-on-year

July 7, 2018
Rural Life
The close links from farm to fork evident in Irish agriculture impress visitors to this country, according to the Giggins family – which…
Booming farm brewing firm sets sights on export market

Booming farm brewing firm sets sights on export market

July 7, 2018
Agri-Business
With his new American brown ale ‘Farmer’s Tan’ having struck gold at the Alltech Dublin Craft Beer Cup Awards, Paddy McDonald of 12…
‘Farming is like golf’ for this country music star

‘Farming is like golf’ for this country music star

July 1, 2018
Rural Life
Sligo farmer and country music star, Patrick Feeney, will be among the line-up of ‘Country Roads’ at Vicar Street, this November –  an…
Farm tragedy victims remembered at ‘influential’ service

Farm tragedy victims remembered at ‘influential’ service

July 1, 2018
Rural Life
There was an outpouring of support for bereaved families who lost loved ones in farm accidents last weekend, as Embrace Farm held its…
‘The vicar of Listowel’ offsets artistic success with farm roots

‘The vicar of Listowel’ offsets artistic success with farm roots

June 30, 2018
Rural Life
Joe Murphy is an unusual Kerry man in that he hasn’t an interest in sport. But he is carrying on a proud Listowel…
Retired Wexford farmer recalls inspirational Vietnam trip

Retired Wexford farmer recalls inspirational Vietnam trip

June 30, 2018
Rural Life
When retired Wexford farmer, Ann Stenning, returned from a sojourn in Vietnam, she faced a clean-up operation in the wake of the damage…
‘At 10 I told a silage contractor that I wanted to be an artist’

‘At 10 I told a silage contractor that I wanted to be an artist’

June 24, 2018
Rural Life
A Sligo farmer has found that his life on the land and his art complement one another perfectly. Clive Bright, who runs an…
Spectacular scarecrows set for festival fever in Laois

Spectacular scarecrows set for festival fever in Laois

June 24, 2018
Rural Life
The countdown is on to this year’s Durrow Scarecrow Festival set to take place in Co. Laois, from July 29 to August 6.…
Nothing compares to ‘organic pride’ for this midlands farmer

Nothing compares to ‘organic pride’ for this midlands farmer

June 23, 2018
Rural Life
Kilbeggan farmer Frank O’Brien, who has been involved in organic beef and sheep farming for almost 20 years, will host a Teagasc open day…
Classic and modern tractors hit the road for charity

Classic and modern tractors hit the road for charity

June 23, 2018
Rural Life
This year’s annual Fisherstown Tractor Run – taking place on Sunday, July 1, in Fisherstown, Co. Laois – aims to raise much-needed funds…
Rural Europe ‘ripe for revival’ under dynamic project

Rural Europe ‘ripe for revival’ under dynamic project

June 23, 2018
Rural Life
Irish Rural Link is one of 16 partners, across 11 countries, involved in a new European initiative working to identify the vital ingredients…
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