Pat Spillane: Rural Ireland is vibrant, alive and well

GAA pundit Pat Spillane has criticised an “urban perception” that rural Ireland is simply a drain on the economy.

The Kerryman said the common city attitude that rural areas are dying or dead must be smashed and further noted that, sadly, many good news stories and positive initiatives happening country in areas were not highlighted.

“There is a perception out there among city dwellers that rural Ireland is dead, that it is dying, that it is a drain on the economy and that it’s all about welfare and grants and schemes — it’s not. Rural Ireland is vibrant, it is alive and well.”