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.

School’s out for Kildare pedigree farmer

Sheep

School’s out for Kildare pedigree farmer

School’s out, and Barry Murphy of Murbro Pedigree Livestock, is swopping the classroom for the green fields of Castledermot, Co....
Galway farmer speaks out on ‘mental strain’ of flooding

Rural Life

Galway farmer speaks out on ‘mental strain’ of flooding

A Co. Galway farmer has spoken of the mental strain of dealing with flooding, which he said “takes the heart...
‘Wine, Women, Wellies’ event set to awaken the west

Rural Life

‘Wine, Women, Wellies’ event set to awaken the west

‘Wine, Women and Wellies’ – a social evening to celebrate the launch of West Women in Farming Ireland (WWFI) –...
Driving ahead in the farm machinery business

Agri-Business

Driving ahead in the farm machinery business

Growing up on a dry stock farm in Ballincollig, Co. Cork, Rosarie Crowley’s focus was on horses rather than agricultural...
Call for farmers to take free computer classes

Rural Life

Call for farmers to take free computer classes

Farmers who are not tech-savvy are being urged to avail of free computer classes being offered through Irish Rural Link, the...
Farmers urged to act quickly on mental health issues

Rural Life

Farmers urged to act quickly on mental health issues

“Take action at the early stages” was the key tip from former sheep shearing champion, and mental health advocate, George Graham,...
Cork buffalo farmer says ‘cheese’ for TV ad

Rural Life

Cork buffalo farmer says ‘cheese’ for TV ad

He’s the buffalo soldier – well farmer – who is a native Irish speaker famous for his few words of...
Bales will be dressed to impress for stylish silage contest

Rural Life

Bales will be dressed to impress for stylish silage contest

A ‘stylish silage’ competition has caught the imagination of the people of Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, and further afield. Held as...
Ex-world sheep shearing champion to share mental health struggle

Rural Life

Ex-world sheep shearing champion to share mental health struggle

Former world sheep shearing champion and mental health advocate George Graham will share the story of his struggle with mental...
Dublin to host renowned Guinness X Meatopia festival

Rural Life

Dublin to host renowned Guinness X Meatopia festival

The Guinness X Meatopia festival is on its way to Dublin and will showcase what it describes as the “very best...
Multitasking Meath farmer showcases regional food

Rural Life

Multitasking Meath farmer showcases regional food

From rearing geese and turkeys to running her family’s hotel and promoting regional food – as well as bringing up...
Threat of serious flooding leaves farmers ‘living in fear’

Rural Life

Threat of serious flooding leaves farmers ‘living in fear’

Farmers are eager to see work get underway on changes to the Office of Public Work’s (OPW’s) Minor Flood Mitigation Works...
Irish farmers are ‘mad for models’

Rural Life

Irish farmers are ‘mad for models’

When it comes to collecting farm-related scale models, Irish people are brand loyal, according to Tommy Fennelly who runs Mad...
Tractor drivers rock up to rescue Nathan Carter

Rural Life

Tractor drivers rock up to rescue Nathan Carter

‘Rock me momma like the wind and rain’ – we’re not sure if country superstar Nathan Carter was crooning those...
Anna May ‘ploughs’ ahead with long-awaited book

Rural Life

Anna May ‘ploughs’ ahead with long-awaited book

Legendary National Ploughing Association (NPA) boss Anna May McHugh is writing a book that is due for publication in September....
Kildare Show gets ‘crafty’ with home-brewed beer

Rural Life

Kildare Show gets ‘crafty’ with home-brewed beer

A craft beer expo which includes a malting barley competition and a home brewing display will be part of this...
‘WWOOFing’ wins over growing band of Irish organic farmers

Rural Life

‘WWOOFing’ wins over growing band of Irish organic farmers

World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms or ‘WWOOFing’ as it’s known, is being availed of by a growing number of Irish...
Dublin farmer’s dog takes to herding like to a duck to water

Rural Life

Dublin farmer’s dog takes to herding like to a duck to water

A duck-herding dog that hangs out on a farm that’s close to The Square in Tallaght. It might sound completely...
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