Rural Ireland

LIVING

This incredibly luxurious rural idyll in Kerry with mountain views on the market for €1.1 million

If you thought you would never consider moving to the countryside this stunning stone home in Co Kerry…

By Lauren Heskin

clifden townhouse

LIVING

Small space ideas: This narrow Galway townhouse makes clever use of its existing nooks and crannies

A dilapidated Clifden townhouse in Co Galway is reconfigured for contemporary living, all while respecting the fabric of…

By Amanda Kavanagh

homes in Co Kerry

LIVING

4 delightful homes in Co Kerry for under €240,000

By Megan Burns

little leaves studio rural ireland

AGENDA

‘The internet is our everything’: running a small business in rural Ireland

Leaving cities for home places in rural Ireland has been a necessity for many during the pandemic, and…

By Amanda Kavanagh

EDITORIAL

Moving home in a pandemic: What I’ve learned returning to Kerry from Dublin

After a quick exit from Dublin to rural Ireland in March, Edaein O' Connell outlines the lessons she…

By Edaein OConnell

cottages for sale in donegal

LIVING

3 chocolate box cottages for sale in Donegal for under €165,000

If you're looking for exposed beams, wainscoting and sweet country kitchens, these quaint little cottages for sale in…

By Lauren Heskin

AGENDA

This is why rural Ireland is watching the current situation in Dublin with worry

With level three restrictions in place for Dublin, Édaein O' Connell explains why rural Ireland is concerned for…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

Opinion: ‘Ministerial line-up is another blow to rural, urban and economic affairs in the west’

Even with a selection of junior ministers that represents more of the country, the senior ministerial pick is…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

There’s a reason we’re all so thirsty for Connell in Normal People

Normal People has taken over the hearts and minds of people everywhere. However, there is a very specific…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

My house got struck by lightning last weekend – here is what I learned

Has a powercut ever made you rethink your life? Following a lightning strike last weekend, this IMAGE writer…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

How Abbeyfealegood shone a heartfelt and humorous light on life in rural Ireland

Abbeyfealegood, directed by Alex Fegan, was a stunningly heartfelt and humorous piece of television  There's something about a…

By Edaein OConnell

farmer TV show

EDITORIAL

Always wanted to marry a farmer? This new TV show could be your chance

Looking for love? An Irish TV show is looking for urban singletons to match with rural romantics How…

By Grace McGettigan