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Rural communities

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Tales from Irish folklore: The woman who was knocked by the fairy wind and replaced

Tales from Irish folklore: The woman who was knocked by the fairy wind and replaced

Sun, 17 May, 2026

The woman's husband decided to visit Biddy Early, a herbalist or bean-feasa (wise woman) from Co Clare, and a prominent figure in Irish folklore.
Irish MEP says Mercosur deal 'disproportionately impact Irish farmers'

Irish MEP says Mercosur deal 'disproportionately impact Irish farmers'

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

She said the vote by member states to approve Mercosur does not mark the end of the process, but rather the start of lobbying efforts ahead of a critical vote in the European Parliament.
Bluetongue suspected in second herd in Co Down

Bluetongue suspected in second herd in Co Down

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

A second temporary control zone has been established around the farm near Greyabbey.
Banshees and stray sods: Tales from Irish folklore

Banshees and stray sods: Tales from Irish folklore

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Have you ever fallen victim to a stray sod and found yourself lost and walking aimlessly?
Rise in 'right-wing dogma' in rural Ireland puts migration high up the agenda

Rise in 'right-wing dogma' in rural Ireland puts migration high up the agenda

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

Chief executive of Irish Rural Link, Seamus Boland, said the vote in Ireland's rural areas will "never go too far to the left"

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