Caroline Allen

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News Journalist

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

Westmeath couple undergo farm diversification with canine twist

Rural Life

Westmeath couple undergo farm diversification with canine twist

A Westmeath-based couple have undertaken a farm diversification with a difference in the form of a private hire dog park,...
Farmers are ‘walking the walk’ for ‘single and mingle’ events

Rural Life

Farmers are ‘walking the walk’ for ‘single and mingle’ events

Farmers are ‘walking the walk’ when it comes to meeting potential partners, according to a Galway woman living in Dublin,...
Exhibition explores influence of bees on our environment

Rural Life

Exhibition explores influence of bees on our environment

‘The Murmur of Bees’, an exhibition exploring the influence of bees on our culture and environment, will open at the...
Cork farmer exits dairy to develop free range pig hobby

Pig/Poultry

Cork farmer exits dairy to develop free range pig hobby

A third generation Cork farmer recently exited dairy to concentrate on a free range pig enterprise he developed from a...
32ac of ‘excellent quality land’ in Croom for auction

Property

32ac of ‘excellent quality land’ in Croom for auction

Described by the selling agent as a “truly superb parcel of excellent quality land” extending to c.32ac, located in close...
‘Donate a calf’ appeal for Rathgormack fundraiser

Rural Life

‘Donate a calf’ appeal for Rathgormack fundraiser

A ‘Donate a Calf’ initiative is being held to raise funds for Rathgormack Clonea Comeragh Amentity Area Committee so that...
170ac of cleared forestry lands for sale in Kildare

Property

170ac of cleared forestry lands for sale in Kildare

Two separate holdings comprising a total of 170ac of cleared forestry lands will go under the hammer at Lawlor’s Hotel,...
53.6ac of land in Rosslare offers road frontage

Property

53.6ac of land in Rosslare offers road frontage

53.6ac in Ballyconor Big, Kilrane, Rosslare, Co. Wexford, on the outskirts of Kilrane village is for sale by private treaty....
Keeping the tradition of St. Brigid’s cross-making alive

Rural Life

Keeping the tradition of St. Brigid’s cross-making alive

Regional styles and variations of St. Brigid’s crosses existed throughout the country in the past. The crosses were hung in...
Ballacolla memorial tractor run to pay tribute to Seán

Rural Life

Ballacolla memorial tractor run to pay tribute to Seán

A tractor and truck run will be held on Saturday, February 17 in Ballacolla, Co. Laois, in memory of Seán...
Urlingford farmhouse featured on Room to Improve

Buildings

Urlingford farmhouse featured on Room to Improve

New life was breathed into a characterful old farmhouse in Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny, on a recent episode of Dermot Bannon’s...
Hospice chair and Longford farmer help Central African nuns

Rural Life

Hospice chair and Longford farmer help Central African nuns

The chair of the Irish Hospice Foundation and a Longford farmer are working to assist nuns in Central Africa who...
Fior Bhia farm fulfills a vision of ‘infinite income potential’

Environment

Fior Bhia farm fulfills a vision of ‘infinite income potential’

The new type of farmer takes the bull by the horns and has the confidence to change from the norm,...
‘Are cow collars worth the hype?’ – Longford students

Rural Life

‘Are cow collars worth the hype?’ – Longford students

“Are cow collars worth the hype?” was the question posed by three friends in transition year at Ballymahon Vocational School,...
Remembering Rory – Borrisoleigh tractor run

Rural Life

Remembering Rory – Borrisoleigh tractor run

This year’s Borrisoleigh Tractor Run, which will take place tomorrow (Sunday, January 14), will be dedicated in memory of one...
Goat’s cheese enterprise has international flavour

Rural Life

Goat’s cheese enterprise has international flavour

There’s a circular international flavour to the thriving goat enterprise managed by Lisa Gifford and her daughter, Gypsy, her wife,...
Talamh Beo reps attend Colombia conference

Environment

Talamh Beo reps attend Colombia conference

The Irish farmers’ organisation, Talamh Beo, represented by Fergal Anderson and Janet Power, has officially been inaugurated into the La...
Meath Macra’s ‘Parade of Light’ provides a beacon of hope

Rural Life

Meath Macra’s ‘Parade of Light’ provides a beacon of hope

Meath Macra na Feirme will host its annual Parade of Light tractor run again on Saturday, January 13 at 6.00a.m....