Rural Life
Right now, Irish wool is at a crossroads, according to Eimear O'Neill, tutor of a new course on knitting at the Organic Centre in Leitrim.
N.Ireland
The Belfast Miss Great Britain contest finalist 2026 wants to use her voice to make sure the next generation sees a future in farming.
Dairy News
A Co. Wexford farmer who died from cancer will be remembered at a fundraising auction in Carnew Mart on Thursday, April 30.
Sheep
The striking monologue, `Sheep!', by Galway-based Jenni Nikinmaa will premiere at this year’s Galway Theatre Festival on May 6.
TasteWaterford.ie is offering visitors a new way to discover Ireland’s oldest city with the launch of three immersive food tours.
In the woods of Glenbower by the River Dissour in Killeagh, East Cork, - celebrated in song by Kingfishr - May Sunday magic is set to happen.
Agri-Business
Taste 4 Success Skillnet has announced the return of BrandBite, the brand acceleration programme to support food and drink producers
Environment
Burrenbeo Trust’s annual celebration of the Burren's unique biodiversity returns this May with a varied programme of events taking place.
Grassroots sustainable farming organisation Talamh Beo has called for special supports for Irish farmers supplying domestic markets.
The popular property show Cheap Irish Homes, which focuses on affordable homes across Ireland, is casting for its new season.
A Co. Carlow farm is the whiskey maturation, blending and bottling and brand home for Flying Tumbler Irish whiskey.
Mount Congreve Gardens in Waterford is celebrating Easter with a programme of nature-led experiences set across its 70ac. of gardens.
Families looking for a home in rural areas are being sought for the third series of 'Help Me Buy a Home', on Virgin Media One.
The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is inviting people to enter its My Favourite Waterbody 2026 competition.
'We wanted to take back control and get more income' is the perspective of Ciara and Robert Stanley from Tullow, Co. Carlow.
A new four-part documentary series on the River Suir, Cois Siúire, will premiere on Wednesday, April 1 at 9:30pm on TG4.
An Taisce's National Spring Clean is calling on volunteers to join Ireland’s largest and longest running anti-litter campaign this April.
Dungarvan Enterprise Centre hosted a public consultation as part of its feasibility study on developing a collaborative living laboratory.
While the European Wool Day 2026 conference in Tralee is sold out, the European Wool Experience will take place on the same day.
Joe’s Farm - a family enterprise in Killeagh, East Cork - is set to welcome visitors back to the farm for an Easter trail.
Longford libraries service is one of the latest around the country to implement a new radon monitor loan scheme.
From Bram Stoker to Seamus Heaney and Manchán Magan to Colm Toibín, Ireland’s wetlands have provided creative inspiration for aeons.
A Donegal couple who have raised over €75,000 in recent years for local charities are now raffling off a fully restored Massey 135 tractor.
An agricultural shed worth €23,500, is the top prize in a raffle which is being held by Cycle Against Suicide on St Patrick's Day, March 17.
