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rural ireland

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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.
Varadkar says he ‘over-stated’ comments on rural Ireland and issues apology

Varadkar says he ‘over-stated’ comments on rural Ireland and issues apology

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

On the Path to Power podcast last week, the former Fine Gael leader said “What’s in the interest of farmers and the agriculture industry is by and large not in the interest of Ireland as a nation”.
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"
Uber should be allowed to operate to tackle rural transport issues, Senator says

Uber should be allowed to operate to tackle rural transport issues, Senator says

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Services like Uber should be allowed to operate in Ireland to address transport issues in rural Ireland, according to a Fine Gael Senator

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