To hell or to Connacht. For the past ten years, there’s been a wave of immigrants into Leitrim and Roscommon. They’re mostly younger people. People who didn’t quite buy into the excesses and hype of the boom years and wanted somewhere a bit quieter, or cheaper. A bit of space to think or create. I [...]

Pubs across England are offering very good meals for just £1, The Guardian reports. In an effort to stave off closure and drum up some business, local taverns are serving up decent dinners to price conscious diners. Would such an idea help Irish pubs facing closure this year? Have you noticed any pubs offering great [...]