Caroline Allen

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News Journalist

Caroline Allen is from a farming background in Co. Laois. She studied journalism at the College of Commerce, Rathmines, and lives outside Portlaoise.

Plough On project aims to tackle rural loneliness

Rural Life

Plough On project aims to tackle rural loneliness

An initiative called Plough On aimed at tackling rural isolation and loneliness in Northern Ireland has been developed after Tyrone-based...
Irish forestry project wins EIP-AGRI Innovation Award

Forestry

Irish forestry project wins EIP-AGRI Innovation Award

Illaun Farm-Forest Alliance received a prestigious award in the sustainable forest management category at the EIP-AGRI Innovation Awards in Estoril,...
‘Keening’ festival explores origin of Irish wake

Rural Life

‘Keening’ festival explores origin of Irish wake

Co. Mayo will host the world’s first arts festival dedicated to the ancient rituals of the Irish wake in the...
Small grant scheme supports Longford history books’ publication

Rural Life

Small grant scheme supports Longford history books’ publication

Longford County Library, Archives, Arts and Heritage Services has launched a small grants scheme to assist with the publication costs...
‘The Oak’ exhibition created in farm studio to open in Laois

Rural Life

‘The Oak’ exhibition created in farm studio to open in Laois

A young architect whose stunning wood designs – created in a studio and workshops on the family farm – are...
‘Rev for Trev’ to bring Laois community together for 3rd year

Rural Life

‘Rev for Trev’ to bring Laois community together for 3rd year

Rev for Trev, a heart-warming event is on the horizon in the Co. Laois town of Mountrath, bringing together and...
New book reflects on lessons learned from a sheep shed

Rural Life

New book reflects on lessons learned from a sheep shed

Co. Longford farmer and author, John Connell, has just had his fifth book ‘Twelve sheep: Life lessons from a lambing...
Wexford dairy farmer undergoes double lung transplant

Rural Life

Wexford dairy farmer undergoes double lung transplant

Dairy farmer, Ciarán McDonald played sport while spending long hours on his 350-stock farm, but little did he think he...
Mayo man carries on family tradition of basketmaking

Rural Life

Mayo man carries on family tradition of basketmaking

A young Co. Mayo craftsman is carrying on a tradition of basketmaking, started by his grandfather, Davey Delaney. Thomas Delaney...
Nominees ‘testament to Irish innovation in agriculture’ – CAP Network

Rural Life

Nominees ‘testament to Irish innovation in agriculture’ – CAP Network

Having three nominees for the 2024 EIP-AGRI (European Innovation Partnership for Agriculture) Innovation Awards is testament to Irish innovation in...
Allen Wylie tractor run ready to roll with vintage models

Rural Life

Allen Wylie tractor run ready to roll with vintage models

The Allen Wylie memorial vintage tractor run in remembrance of a well known farmer and agricultural contractor who was always...
Farmer involved in three-in-a-row kidney transplant experience

Rural Life

Farmer involved in three-in-a-row kidney transplant experience

An extraordinary series of events unfolded for a family spread across north and east Cork and Mayo in 2023, culminating...
Roscommon students impress with backing bar for a cattle crush

Agri-Business

Roscommon students impress with backing bar for a cattle crush

Two transition year students in Roscommon Community College have impressed with a backing bar for a cattle crush. Gavin Moran...
National Archives exhibition highlights sugar beet industry

Rural Life

National Archives exhibition highlights sugar beet industry

The development of the country’s sugar beet industry is recalled in a new exhibition presented by the National Archives, chronicling...
Burren is the ‘perfect case study’ for evolution of Irish ag – geologist

Environment

Burren is the ‘perfect case study’ for evolution of Irish ag – geologist

Some of the earliest farming activity in Ireland can be traced back to the Burren in Co. Clare. The region...
TY students create equipment for safer dehorning practice

Agri-Business

TY students create equipment for safer dehorning practice

Four transition year students at Kinsale Community School have established a business that has created a farm equipment holder, making...
Historic stained glass window unveiled at Johnstown Castle

Rural Life

Historic stained glass window unveiled at Johnstown Castle

A historically significant stained glass window, dating back to World War I has been unveiled at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, following...
Kerry writer-in-residence highlights value of Local Link

Rural Life

Kerry writer-in-residence highlights value of Local Link

The recently appointed writer-in-residence for Co. Kerry has found the Local Link bus service to be just the ticket for...
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