In the heart of Portlaoise a forgotten patch of land, that was once a forgotten patch of land, has been completely transformed into a place of restoration and community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What's stopping young people from farming?
Only a sliver of farms are owned by young people - 7% under 35 years of age. Some of them shared their experiences, frustrations, and hopes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A river runs free
There was real excitement during the week on the River Deveron - when a weir that had stood for over 150 years was fully removed, reconnecting the river and giving salmon, trout, eels access to more than 11 kilometres of upstream habitat for the very first time in generations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Lingaun Loop Bus
To get people out of their cars and into public transport, a small community right on the Kilkenny-Tipperary border have set up a free bus service for tourists and locals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A pop-up museum in Wexford
Take a trip to village of Killinerin in Wexford where a pop-up museum discusses local folklore and displays amusing artefacts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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