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.

West Women in Farming urges females to ‘show up and stand up’ at AGM

Rural Life

West Women in Farming urges females to ‘show up and stand up’ at AGM

West Women in Farming Ireland will hold its AGM in The Arches Hotel, Claregalway, Co. Galway, on Monday, April 2...
Carlow mushroom business grows in face of Brexit challenges

Agri-Business

Carlow mushroom business grows in face of Brexit challenges

While mushroom growers were among the first casualties of the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, a Carlow company run by two brothers...
Dublin2Mayo tractor run aims to raise €50,000

Machinery

Dublin2Mayo tractor run aims to raise €50,000

The driving forces behind the first Dublin2Mayo charity tractor run are hopeful that it will raise over €50,000 for Our...
Young farmers organise tractor run in aid of Pieta House

Rural Life

Young farmers organise tractor run in aid of Pieta House

Portlaoise Macra will host a tractor run in aid of Pieta House on Easter Monday, April 2. Last year’s event...
Whiskey maturing facilites critical to expansion of sector – Creed

Rural Life

Whiskey maturing facilites critical to expansion of sector – Creed

Facilities such as the proposed €138 million whiskey maturing complex in Westmeath – refused planning permission by the local authority...
Driving home farm safety message to kids

Rural Life

Driving home farm safety message to kids

New Holland dealer Murphy’s Motors will host a fun interactive children’s farm safety event in aid of Embrace FARM at...
‘Do your homework’: Mayo-based service urges returning emigrants

Rural Life

‘Do your homework’: Mayo-based service urges returning emigrants

Emigrants contemplating returning to live in rural Ireland should bear in mind the potential challenges as well as the positives,...
Crop Cruisers take time out for ‘beach bash’ charity tractor run

Rural Life

Crop Cruisers take time out for ‘beach bash’ charity tractor run

The Crop Cruisers have joined forces with Tramore Chamber of Commerce and Tramore Amusement Park to host a tractor run...
Agri-tech companies encouraged to enter National Start-Up Awards

Agri-Business

Agri-tech companies encouraged to enter National Start-Up Awards

Agri-tech fledgling businesses are being encouraged to enter the National Start-Up Awards which was recently launched by Minister for Business...
Roscommon organic enterprise in expansion mode

Rural Life

Roscommon organic enterprise in expansion mode

The Roscommon couple behind the Drumanilra organic enterprise is in expansion mode. Liam and Justina Gavin relocated to Boyle from...
Ploughing for Longford: Almost as big as ‘playing county’

Rural Life

Ploughing for Longford: Almost as big as ‘playing county’

Longford may not be known as an arable county but it has one of the strongest ploughing clubs in Ireland,...
Animal welfare a ‘growing consideration’ for consumers

Beef

Animal welfare a ‘growing consideration’ for consumers

The recent loss of stock on the Teagasc Greenfield Dairy Farm saw many farmers take to Twitter to highlight the...
Roscommon farm family work the organic dream

Rural Life

Roscommon farm family work the organic dream

A Roscommon farm family enterprise is making its mark nationally through its organic holding, organic burger bar / cafe and...
Keenan MechFiber365 replica model mixer wagon launched

Rural Life

Keenan MechFiber365 replica model mixer wagon launched

Britains has teamed up with well-known farming machinery brand Keenan to launch a new Keenan MechFiber365 die cast replica model...
Pieta House urges rural isolated to open up on difficulties

Rural Life

Pieta House urges rural isolated to open up on difficulties

Many small farming communities have experienced a rapid change in their way of life – as technology takes over and...
Meet the mother and daughter team who live and farm together

Rural Life

Meet the mother and daughter team who live and farm together

This Mother’s Day mother and daughter team, Patricia and Felicity McGrath, expect to be busy assisting with calving on their...
Students find fashionista inspiration on dairy farm

Rural Life

Students find fashionista inspiration on dairy farm

Three Laois transition year students found inspiration on a dairy farm for their entry in the Junk Kouture competition. The...
Kanturk Mart on song for ‘Rearing for Rickie’ fundraiser

Rural Life

Kanturk Mart on song for ‘Rearing for Rickie’ fundraiser

Renowned musician Liam O’Connor will entertain at the ‘Rearing for Rickie’ fundraising auction in Kanturk Mart, Co. Cork, on Friday,...