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Former CEO of Irish Sugar and Heinz Tony O'Reilly dies
Pat O'Toole
Having established the Kerrygold brand while in Bord Bainne, O'Reilly headed Irish Sugar before rising through the Heinz Corporation to become its CEO.
18 May 2024 Opinion
Opinion: following in TJ Maher's footsteps is a daunting challenge
The first direct elections to the European Parliament saw TJ Maher dominate the Munster poll, beginning a 15-year career for the former IFA president.
15 May 2024 News
Former Minister Michael D'Arcy passes away
Michael D'Arcy, who passed away in his 90th year, was sacked from cabinet due to his opposition to a land tax.
Eight Kerry IFA officers removed by national council
The eight officers had refused to sign a written undertaking that would bind them to the rules of the association.
15 May 2024 News
Meet the candidates in the Ireland South constituency
It’s a crowded field in the South constituency, so we have put questions to the prominent farming candidates across the main farming issues. Pat O’Toole reports.
15 May 2024 News
Eight Kerry IFA officers relieved of their positions
A special meeting of the IFA's national council was held on Tuesday at the Irish Farm Centre.
14 May 2024 News
Opinion: takeaways from the IFA hustings
With a dozen contenders at each of the IFA's four European election hustings, Pat O'Toole was left with plenty to ponder.
11 May 2024 Opinion
Pesticides cut divides at Gowran IFA debate
A dozen south candidates debated nitrates, nature restoration, CAP, Mercosur and pesticides in Gorwan Park.
8 May 2024 News
European elections: the candidates running in the Midlands North West
With 27 candidates standing for five seats, the 1.25 million people in the sprawling constituency have big decisions to make.
8 May 2024 News
Nitrates dominates first election hustings
Grace O'Sullivan was the only candidate who failed to openly support the retention of the nitrates derogation next year at the IFA's European election hustings in Fermoy.
1 May 2024 News
Diageo's Newbridge plant clears final hurdle
Following the withdrawal of a High Court challenge to planning approval, Diageo will commence construction of a €200m brewery in Newbridge.
1 May 2024 News
Gorman gives Kerry IFA officers an ultimatum
Kerry IFA officers must sign a pledge agreeing to abide by the rules of the association. Officers who decline to do so, face disciplinary proceedings later this month.
1 May 2024 News