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# pressing the flesh

Two counties have had fewer visits from Government Ministers than one Dublin hotel in 2015

Not all parish pumps are created equal, according to a new analysis by TheJournal.ie.

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Jun 21st 2015, 6:50 PM

# rural decline

This village's only shop has closed its doors for the final time

The residents of the village in Brosna in Kerry will have to travel further afield for their provisions.

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Apr 18th 2015, 9:00 PM

# Economy

Do we need a junior minister for rural development?

RTÉ has seen a report which underlines how much Ireland’s rural areas have suffered in the downturn – should a minister be dedicated to tackling that issue?

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Oct 26th 2013, 7:31 PM