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Irish Pub Built on a Bog Defies Sinking
CultureNew Statesman3mo ago

Irish Pub Built on a Bog Defies Sinking

Roche's, a pub in rural Ireland famously built on a bog, continues to operate despite its uneven surfaces, earning a reputation as 'the sinking pub that won’t go under'.

Father and Son Jailed for Burglaries in Rural Ireland
Worldirish-times4mo ago

Father and Son Jailed for Burglaries in Rural Ireland

A father and son from Dublin have been sentenced to jail for a series of burglaries targeting rural homes and pubs in the west of Ireland. The two men stole thousands of euros in cash and jewelry from the properties.

Tax Breakdown Reveals Urban Subsidies to Rural Ireland
Politicsirish-independent18d ago

Tax Breakdown Reveals Urban Subsidies to Rural Ireland

A county-by-county tax breakdown in Ireland has revealed the extent of urban subsidies flowing to rural areas. Dublin and Cork are identified as leading contributors, with Westmeath also performing strongly in the rankings.

Varadkar Apologizes for "Went Too Far" Rural-Urban Comments Amid Criticism
Politicsirish-timesirish-independentrte-news+1the-journal4mo ago4 sources

Varadkar Apologizes for "Went Too Far" Rural-Urban Comments Amid Criticism

Leo Varadkar apologized for his "went too far" comments regarding the urban versus rural economy in Ireland, which had drawn significant criticism and led to questions about other appointments. He had initially doubled down on his assertion that the urban economy generates most tax.

Varadkar's Rural Ireland Subsidy Comments Spark Debate
Environmentirish-independentthe-journal4mo ago2 sources

Varadkar's Rural Ireland Subsidy Comments Spark Debate

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar drew criticism for comments suggesting urban areas financially support rural Ireland through subsidies. His statement, 'We pay all the bills, you get the subsidies,' was widely described as a 'shameful dig' at rural communities.