Rural Ireland losing services 'at a fast speed' - Macra na Feirme

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Rural Ireland losing services 'at a fast speed' - Macra na Feirme

Passing the family farm down to the generations was often a cause for rift and division if not handled properly, but what if there isn’t anyone to pass the farm on to anymore? Fewer than 6 per cent of farmers in Ireland are under 35, and with the closure of shops, pubs and post offices in villages all over Ireland, it seems that rural life is declining faster than ever. Elaine Houlihan is the President Elect of Macra NaFeirme, she’s one of 30 people who’ll walk overnight tonight from Athy in Co Kildare to Government Buildings to highlight the issues facing rural Ireland and to seek more support. She joined Sean to discuss…

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