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It was the late-2000s and Mullingar native Olive MacDonagh was living the dream in the balmy Cayman Islands. An accountant with a tax-free salary, her own house and lots of friends. It was all sun sand and sea. When she announced she was giving it all up to start a retreat in Westmeath, her mother thought she’d lost her mind.

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In a country where historic buildings appear around almost every corner, these lesser-known treasures offer brilliant visits without the crowds

An Offaly school has paid tribute to ones of its teachers who is retiring after a phenomenal 42 years at the school.  Rory Masterson has been teaching in C...

Offaly school pays tribute to teacher retiring after 42 years Reporter: );  ); An Offaly school has paid tribute to ones of its teachers who is retiring after a phenomenal 42 years at the school.  Rory Masterson has been teaching in Colaiste Choilm in Tullamore since 1979. In a tribute to the long serving teacher on Friday, Colaiste Choilm said: "Today marks the end of an era in school as we say a fond farewell to Mr Masterson who has given 42 years of uninterrupted, dedicated service to Col...

CSO median house price: €175,000 (Athlone)2021 prediction: up 5%Prices rebounded in 2020 after a fairly stagnant 2019. They were up about 5% and agents are expecting similar gains in the year ahead.

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The Bathing Pier at Dollymount Strand, Dublin While Youre Here... Finish your day with a visit to Howth Harbour. Pick a cafe terrace (check ahead for Covid opening hours) and watch the boats come in. 2. Best Urban Lighthouse: Great South Wall, Co Dublin The Great South Wall guards the southern entrance to Dublin Port, and is one of Europes longest seawalls. Its a surreal experience following the 18th-century causeway into theIrish Sea, almost as if youre walking on water. Moody winter condition...