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Thieves steal more than two miles of copper from dangerous overhead lines

The ESB has expressed concern for the safety of those stealing the wire.

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Feb 12th 2016, 6:25 PM

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Over 45% of farmers' family members treated for mental health, with half impacted by suicide

More than a third said suicide had been experienced in their wider community.

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Sep 23rd 2014, 8:40 AM

Voices

Column: Why I wanted to make a movie about isolation in rural Ireland

IFTA Rising Star winner, Gerard Barrett, says people in Ireland don’t talk enough about how they feel – which can lead to tragedy. In making his award-winning movie, Pilgrim Hill, for just €4500, he lifted the lid on loneliness experienced by country farmers.

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Apr 25th 2013, 7:00 AM