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'I just felt so much shame about being raised in the Irish language' - The How to Gael podcasters on helping a generation discover a gra for Gaeilge

Louise Cantillon and team highlight the significance of bilingualism and rural experiences through their popular podcast.

Operation renovation: 'Two days into the build, we got a call to say the cottage had fallen down. That was our Kevin McCloud moment'

Kieran and Alma Conway successfully transformed a derelict cottage into a modern retreat, balancing the unpredictable rural climate with a warm, inviting interior.

Pippa Hackett: 'I know there's farmers across the country cheering that the Greens are gone - but that doesn't mean the regulations are going to get any less'

The Green Party's policies will persist despite their electoral setbacks.

'There's a disdain for agriculture in some corners of the Dail, it's quite shocking' - Micheal Martin

Micheál Martin criticizes lack of empathy for rural farming communities and reaffirms Fianna Fáil's support for farmers on key issues.

Jim O'Brien: Jon Kenny chronicled the lives of Rural Ireland through the prism of hilarity

Jon Kenny made rural Irish life hilariously relatable and extraordinary through his comedy.

TikTok star Killian Sundermann: 'I wanted to be a gentleman.. but Sally Rooney should be telling people to buy me book - it's only fair'

Comedy can be a source of relief in a distressed world, highlighting both struggles and beauty.

Jim O'Brien: Jon Kenny chronicled the lives of Rural Ireland through the prism of hilarity

Jon Kenny made rural Irish life hilariously relatable and extraordinary through his comedy.

TikTok star Killian Sundermann: 'I wanted to be a gentleman.. but Sally Rooney should be telling people to buy me book - it's only fair'

Comedy can be a source of relief in a distressed world, highlighting both struggles and beauty.

Hannah Quinn-Mulligan: Why farm children are better off in minimum-wage jobs than waiting to inherit the farm

Farmers in rural Ireland often rely on their children for labor, training them from a young age due to chronic labor shortages.

Major 20 million fund to support outdoor recreation projects and amenities launched

The 2024/25 ORIS aims to develop outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural areas for community enhancement and tourism growth.

Seamus O'Rourke's Leaning on Gates is a 'grand' study of an Irish Big Fellah and his crew

Seamus O'Rourke's memoir reflects on the clash between dreamers and traditional rural life in Ireland.

The Beara by bus: I toured west Cork by Local Link - it ran bang on time, and cost just 11.80

Exploring the Beara peninsula by rural bus reveals a deeper connection to the landscape and local life.

Opting for public transport in rural areas can enhance travel experiences.

Heart, Be at Peace by Donal Ryan review old grudges die hard in rural Ireland

In Donal Ryan's novels such as The Spinning Heart and The Thing About December, he paints a sharp-eyed portrait of rural Ireland in times of upheaval, focusing on interconnected lives and complex emotions.

'I used to think I was the only gay in the village' - how a 'queer shed' is bringing LGBTQ+ people together in rural Ireland

Rural Ireland is becoming more inclusive to diverse sexualities, but a sense of 'queer culture' is still lacking.

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