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Ireland
Ursula Siebert
March 10, 2011
The Ex Farmer's wife continues her story about her previous life on an organic farm in Ireland. Winter and spring see the farmers busy organizing the new growing season and making plans.
Ursula Siebert
February 01, 2011
In her series Out of Ireland, the Ex Farmer's wife continues with the saga of the old AGA, the British flagship of cookers and ovens. Hard to imagine these days, coal ovens have to be stirred and filled twice a day, never mind the mess they make. Being environmentally conscious is one thing, conserving the old quite another. Sometimes there is an unexpected solution...
Siggy Buckley
January 16, 2011
In the midst of winter, the land is fallow, regaining strength for a new growing season. A welcome reprieve for the farmer who makes plans of what to grow and how to expand in the coming season.
Bryan Edward Leighton
November 22, 2010
This morning Ireland is expected to accept a bailout from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Monetary Fund. However, there is still a lot of uncertainty regarding which nation in the European Union will need a bailout next. At this time Portugal is the one country that looks as if would be the next bailout candidate. It is important to remember that in May 2010 the ECB did a $1 trillion European bank bailout that was similar to the Toxic Asset Relief Program (TARP) in the United States. However, as we can see this bailout by the ECB did not last that long. Spain and Italy are also being mentioned as candidates for a bailout in the not so distant future.
International Desk
July 12, 2010
Hindus are asking for either the opening-up of multi-religious schools or making the education more secular in Ireland.
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Irish society and the world had changed so much, and thus education in Ireland should also keep p...
Siggy Buckley
July 02, 2010
In her Series Out of Ireland, The ex Farmer's Wife describes the culture shock she faces moving from Green Germany to the Green Isles.Living in USA now, she is faced by a similar challenge -if on a bigger scale. Is it inertia? Or lack of political will to improve on environmental laws and habits of citizens to save our environment? The facts have been there
since the Club of Rome findings in the mid 70s.
Siggy Buckley
June 14, 2010
In her series Out of Ireland, The Ex Farmer's Wife shares her experience with geese.They quickly grow from fluffy firballs to white goslings in ca. 30 days. It takes a little longer to the Christmas dinner plate.In the meantime, they are useful as watchdogs but not as reliable and cuddly.
Siggy Buckley
June 08, 2010
In her series Out of Ireland the Ex Farmer's Wife continues her saga about their temperamental horse, Scarlett. Horses can be intimidating because if their sheer size. There is an easy way, however, to show them who is boss.
Siggy Buckley
June 07, 2010
In her series Out of Ireland, The Ex Farmer's Wife reveals her recipe for elderflower champagne, talks about homebrew kits and organic versus conventional wines. More work on the farm!
Siggy Buckley
May 01, 2010
Like death and taxes, there is something utterly certain about organic farming: the arrival of bugs. Together they may impact your joy in organic farming. The Ex Farmer's Wife gives hints and tips how to avoid and control bugs--time intensive efforts to fight a constant battle typical for organic farming
Dr. Wolassa L. Kumo
March 31, 2010
2.The Ireland Aid - Sidama Development Programme - An Area Based Integrated Rural Development Approach
2.1 The Development Programme
The Ireland Bilateral Aid Programme for the Sidama province known as the Sidama Development Programme (SDP) was established in May 1994 after a feasibility ...
Dr. Wolassa L. Kumo
March 31, 2010
1.Introduction: the Failure of the Conventional Aid Model
The micro and macroeconomic impacts of development aid in Africa has become one of the most contentious issues for decades now. The recent path breaking book "Dead Aid" by Dambisa Moyo, an Oxford/Harvard economist, has shaken the foundat...
Siggy Buckley
March 26, 2010
In her series Out of Ireland the Ex Farmer's Wife discusses different methods of weed control. Since Round Up is not an option for an organic farmer, alternatives are offered.
Siggy Buckley
March 02, 2010
What does the label "Organic" really mean? Is it just a sticker for shops to put a bigger price tag on? In her series: Out of Ireland, the Ex Farmer's Wife explains how the organic certification works. Certification takes the guessing part out of the production puzzle.
Siggy Buckley
February 22, 2010
Conventional raising of cattle treats animals like production units. These creatures never set a foot on grass or eat it. We grow grains to fee it to cows. There is a more humane way of raising animals that is also more environmentally friendly. Pasturing benefits the farmer, the animals, the consumers who drink the milk, and perhaps most of all, the land and environment on which it all depends.
Anna Taylor
February 21, 2010
When you are in County Galway, you can be assured about the best variety of attractions and activities coming your way along with a comfortable and a safe accommodation.
Siggy Buckley
January 27, 2010
The Organic Farmer's Ex wife gives advice on how to rear laying hens. When do they start laying? Which housing do they need? Which feeds etc.
Anna Taylor
January 20, 2010
Limerick is the third largest city of the Irish Republic and is one of the most attractive tourist and business hub of Ireland
Siggy Buckley
January 11, 2010
In part 8 of Out of Ireland, The Ex Farmer's Wife continues her descriptions of her new life in the adopted country through the eyes of a language teacher. Irish English is so different to what she used to teach in Germany yet so rich in vocabulary and charming in its vernacular. The learning process of this blow-in goes on and may be news for many a reader too. For anybody who loves Ireland or wants to go and visit, it's a great door opener.
Anna Taylor
January 11, 2010
Dingle town surrounded by hills on three sides has a beautiful harbor which gives shelter to spectacular fishing fleet and FUNGI which is its resident dolphin
Anna Taylor
December 17, 2009
All you want to know about famous eating joins in dublin
Siggy Buckley
December 15, 2009
A water shortage in Ireland? Normally there is too much of the wet stuff and too little sunshine. Water reservoirs didn't really exist. Our well ran dry and I carried 4 bucklets of water a day upstairs to flush the toilet. But a draught in ireland never lasts long, thak God.
Siggy Buckley
December 08, 2009
The Ex Farmer's Wife gives you a list of the ten most pesticide infested foods. To be used as a growing guideline -or merely as food for thought.
Anna Taylor
December 04, 2009
Galway has a rich culture full of vibrant love for arts. The city has a lot to offer to its visitors whether young or old. As far as county Galway is concerned, it enjoys location at West of Ireland and can be considered as one of its largest counties
Anna Taylor
November 28, 2009
Galway restaurants have earned fame for superior food quality topped with various international cuisines which include Thai, Indian and Chinese
Siggy Buckley
November 21, 2009
The Ex Farmer's Wife gives you a list of the ten most pesticide infested foods. To be used as a growing guideline -or merely as food for thought.
Claire Santry
October 23, 2009
The dark side of Halloween originates in the Celtic festival of Samhain when spirits – both benign and malevolent – could cross from the Otherworld to the mortal world. This was the night when shape-shifters, Puca and headless horsemen roamed...
Rajendra Kurmar Verma
October 19, 2009
The Krakow School of Art and Fashion Design (KSA) was born in 1989 in Poland. The School offers two years long full time program as well as weekend courses giving a platform to the students in the field of Fashion Design, Photography, Interior Design, Visual Merchandising and Drama.
Siggy Buckley
September 24, 2009
The Ex Farmers's Wife takes you on a scenic route of Ireland on her farm purchasing trip, giving you a glimpse of the countryside, characters, and ghosts.
Anna Taylor
September 19, 2009
Let us talk about some of the most significant Waterford tourist attractions so that the next time you plan to visit the city, you know which attractions are not worth a miss.
Siggy Buckley
September 17, 2009
Dreaming of opting out of the rat race and the 'Good Life' away from it all? The Ex Farmer's Wife gives a preview into her column about self-sufficiency on an organic farm in the west of Ireland.
Siggy Buckley
September 11, 2009
Dreaming of the Good Life? Maybe want to opt out of the rat race? Or simply grow your own? This Ex Farmer's Wife shares her experiences of organic farming in the West of Ireland in this column.
Anna Taylor
August 09, 2009
Ireland is continually becoming a global destination with visitors coming here from all over the world. Few Ireland Travel tips that you could find handy while on your trip across the country
Lisa Mills
July 16, 2009
The need of auto insurance policy with the passage of time is increasing. This is due to the fact that with the passage of time the sales of the automobiles is increasing, thereby increasing the density of the traffic in each and every area. Thus the number of accidents is also increasing due to the...
Anna Taylor
July 06, 2009
Ireland backpacking vacation there are a few things that you could keep in mind to make your sojourn interesting and better rewarding.
International Desk
July 06, 2009
Hindus and Jews have asked Northern Ireland First Minister Rt Hon Peter Robinson and his government to publicly apologize for reported failure to protect the Roma residents who were terrified and forced to flee their homes due to repeated racist violence.
Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman...
Anna Taylor
June 18, 2009
Galway city, the second biggest in Ireland, is situated in the west of Ireland in the province of Connaught. It is located directly across the country of Dublin
Anna Taylor
June 15, 2009
The most daunting task a tourist might have in Ireland is selecting the attractions to visit. We have come up with some of the choicest Ireland attractions from across the country like cliff of Moher, Dublin zoo, Lakes of Killarney and many others
International Desk
June 11, 2009
Hindus and Jews have urged Ireland to urgently empower and integrate its vulnerable Traveller community, who reportedly face blatant discrimination and social exclusion.
Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman; and Rabbi Jonathan B. Freirich, prominent Jewish leader in Nevada and California in...
Andrew Braithwaite
June 04, 2009
Ireland is the third largest island in Europe. Surrounded by many islands and islets and being by rings of coastal mountains on low plains, it holds one key of Europe´s history. A thousand years of different stories, Ireland´s streets, walls and castles are conjectures to most people. Th...
Congressional Desk
March 20, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the White House, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Daniel Rooney as the Ambassador to Ireland.
President Obama said, "I am honored and grateful that such a dedicated and accomplished individual has agreed to serve as the representative of the United Sta...
Susan Salkeld
November 18, 2008
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Susan Salkeld
September 11, 2008
Written by
Susan Salkeld
Proprietor of www.Propertysteps.ie - where you can read more on property matters, or advertise property and related services located in Ireland or worldwide.
Susan Salkeld
September 11, 2008
Written by
Susan Salkeld
Proprietor of www.Propertysteps.ie - where you can read more on property matters, or advertise property and related services located in Ireland or worldwide.
Susan Salkeld
September 11, 2008
Written by
Susan Salkeld
Proprietor of www.Propertysteps.ie - where you can read more on property matters, or advertise property and related services located in Ireland or worldwide.
Susan Salkeld
September 11, 2008
Written by
Susan Salkeld
Proprietor of www.Propertysteps.ie - where you can read more on property matters, or advertise property and related services located in Ireland or worldwide.
Susan Salkeld
September 11, 2008
Written by
Susan Salkeld
Proprietor of www.Propertysteps.ie - where you can read more on property matters, or advertise property and related services located in Ireland or worldwide
Susan Salkeld
September 11, 2008
Written by
Susan Salkeld
Proprietor of www.Propertysteps.ie - where you can read more on property matters, or advertise property and related services located in Ireland or worldwide.
Susan Salkeld
September 10, 2008
Written by
Susan Salkeld
Proprietor of www.Propertysteps.ie - where you can read more on property matters, or advertise property and related services located in Ireland or worldwide.
Susan Salkeld
September 10, 2008
Written by
Susan Salkeld
Proprietor of www.Propertysteps.ie - where you can read more on property matters, or advertise property and related services located in Ireland or worldwide.
