Is rural Ireland really dying? What the facts and figures tell us The question of whether rural Ireland is dying or not, is complicated, and requires nuanced geographic analysis Rural Ireland • 12 Jan
Will rural businesses survive the pandemic? Covid-19 and measures to contain the spread of the virus have significant impacts on rural economies Business • 18 Dec 20
How cinema brought the world to rural Ireland in the 1950s Research and oral histories show how cinemas in Co Mayo and elsewhere provided a window onto the wider world in the 1950s Cinemas • 23 May 19
The death of the Irish rural publican The family-owned pub has traditionally been the focal point of rural community life, but that is rapidly changing in 21st century Ireland Rural Ireland • 18 Apr 19
How to improve water quality in rural Ireland The science behind the relationship between soil health and water quality is highly complex Water • 09 Apr 19
How to combat rural crime As has been shown in the UK and Australia, co-operation, dialogue, government funding and innovative use of new technology are essential Rural Ireland • 14 Feb 19
Rural Ireland's biggest advantage? It's not like urban Ireland Identifying the needs and opportunities of rural Ireland means actually understanding what it is to be rural Rural Ireland • 29 Mar 21
How volunteers became the lifeblood of rural Ireland Sport, healthcare, the environment and culture are constantly supported by rural volunteers who willingly and freely give up their time. Volunteerism • 10 Jan 20
