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Saturday 25 March 2023 Dublin: 8°C

# villages

All time
# Dog walkers
Senator criticises 'phenomenal' amount of poo in Irish villages
Senator Doherty said people do not want to be “on the bag” while walking their dog.
# Floods
At least 27 people killed after dam bursts in Kenya
Weeks of torrential rains in Kenya have led to flooding and mudslides that have left 159 dead.
# Weekend away
You can stay in these amazing buildings for less than €55 a night
If you’re thinking of a weekend away.
# as ghaeilge
How many Ballyduffs are there? What about Ballymurphys?
Placenames translator Logainm.ie have added interactive maps to its website
# fish for dinner
Fish rainfall surprises residents of Sri Lankan village
It’s raining fish! Hallelujah, it’s raining fish…
Voices
Column: It's time to tackle decline in rural Ireland
Rural Ireland is experiencing a demise, with empty shop buildings, damaged roads and a lack of essential services. Action needs to be taken now or we could see whole parts of the country uninhabited, writes John Verling.