Rural Life
Sheepdog commands nursing home residents' interest
Residents of the Ave Maria nursing home in Tooreen, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, revelled in a sheepdog demonstration at the facility...
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Inter-generational project makes for close knit communities
‘Knit-Stitch’, an inter-generational pilot project launched last May by Meath eco education business ‘Wool in School’, sent a large number...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
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Nursing home reminiscence therapy rolls back the years
Sandra Coote who runs Crafts Ireland from the Virginia, Co. Cavan farm she owns with her husband, Alan, has been...
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Mobile farm reaches out to schools and nursing homes
Eoin Sharkey spends a lot more time than the average farmer on the road. For much of that, he is...
