Caroline Allen

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

Co. Tipperary author promotes philosophy of listening to horses
Co. Tipperary author promotes philosophy of listening to horses

A woman who lives on a drystock farm in Co. Tipperary has immersed herself in all things equine; writing books...

Mayo farmer first to finish with granary repair
Mayo farmer first to finish with granary repair

Padraic Kenny of Falleighter, Aghamore, Ballyhaunis, is one of two Mayo farmers who have become the first to complete their...

Property: Donegal site offers coastal views and low-grazing land
Property: Donegal site offers coastal views and low-grazing land

A 146ac landholding at Largatreany, Kilmacrennanin Co. Donegal stands out for its coastal location, habitat and topography, which “combine to...

New build inspired by traditional Irish cottage
New build inspired by traditional Irish cottage

A new build designed to resemble a typical Irish cottage and its associated outbuildings is providing inspiration for those keen...

Bank holiday tractor run in Clare to remember late Tony Horan
Bank holiday tractor run in Clare to remember late Tony Horan

The annual Tony Horan memorial tractor run in Bridgetown, Co. Clare, will take place on Sunday, October 29. “Our first...

Knockroe, Tipperary land hailed as ‘exceptional turnkey farm’
Knockroe, Tipperary land hailed as ‘exceptional turnkey farm’

Hailed by the selling agent as “an exceptional 88ac turnkey farm”, land at Knockroe, Co. Tipperary, will go for auction...

Social farming awareness week throws open gates to 5 farms
Social farming awareness week throws open gates to 5 farms

Social Farming Ireland is seeing continued growth in demand for and commissioning of social farming, according to Helen Doherty, national...

Leitrim farmers open their doors for art project
Leitrim farmers open their doors for art project

20 farms from across Co. Leitrim are currently adopting an ‘open door’ policy, with the farmers telling the story of...

New book tells remarkable story of Drinagh Co-Operative Creamery
New book tells remarkable story of Drinagh Co-Operative Creamery

Drinagh 1923-2023, 100 Years of Drinagh Co-Operative Creamery Limited by Philip O’Regan, will be launched in the West Cork Hotel,...

Landowners encouraged to collaborate on community gardens
Landowners encouraged to collaborate on community gardens

Landowners interested in starting allotments or community gardens are being encouraged to get in touch with their local tidy towns...

Burren Ecotourism Network to showcase products
Burren Ecotourism Network to showcase products

Food and drink producers from the Burren Ecotourism Network will showcase their products at one of the country’s key agri-tourism...

‘Agroecology not agribusiness’ theme for upcoming conference
‘Agroecology not agribusiness’ theme for upcoming conference

‘Agroecology not agribusiness’ is the cry of an organisation of farmers, growers, and land-based workers set to meet in the...

Síolta Chroí to run free regenerative farming course this November
Síolta Chroí to run free regenerative farming course this November

Síolta Chroí, a social enterprise based in Co. Monaghan, will run a free course in regenerative farming from November. Síolta...

Lack of maintenance of quads a cause for concern – retired garda
Lack of maintenance of quads a cause for concern – retired garda

The lack of care and maintenance of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) which include quads is a huge, but under-appreciated issue, according...

Open days to showcase social farming across the country
Open days to showcase social farming across the country

Social Farming Awareness Week will run from October 2-6, showcasing a range of social farms’ activities around the country. There...

Community rallies around bereaved family with tractor run
Community rallies around bereaved family with tractor run

A tractor run in aid of a family bereaved by suicide will take place from Whitegate GAA grounds in east...

Doctors join CRITICAL response team in Waterford
Doctors join CRITICAL response team in Waterford

CRITICAL, the emergency medical response charity, has established a new team in Co. Waterford and now has two doctors volunteering...

Rural Carlow’s language and history celebrated in ‘Cycles’
Rural Carlow’s language and history celebrated in ‘Cycles’

(The ‘Cycles’ event was cancelled due to weather conditions – update as of Saturday evening, September 23) Cycling enthusiasts and...