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Up to 120 poultry farms may face new EU permit rules

Currently awaiting transposition into Irish law, the recent revision of the directive has broadened the scope to include more poultry farms.

NEWS 31 October 2026

Up to 120 poultry farms may face new EU permit rules

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WORLD 28 October 2026

'Cattle are great, but the chickens pay the bills'

'Cattle are great, but the chickens pay the bills'

NEWS 30 September 2026

Irish turkey burgers recalled due to the presence of salmonella

Irish turkey burgers recalled due to the presence of salmonella

Irish turkey burgers recalled due to the presence of salmonella

NEWS 30 June 2026

Folklore: ‘the prize of a fattened turkey is an essential part of tradition’

Folklore: ‘the prize of a fattened turkey is an essential part of tradition’

Folklore: ‘the prize of a fattened turkey is an essential part of tradition’

L2 3 December 2025

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Neven Maguire: 'producers help keep our Christmas traditions alive'

Neven Maguire: 'producers help keep our Christmas traditions alive'

During the festive season, our Irish poultry farmers work hard to bring us quality turkey, duck, chicken and goose.

NEVEN 26 November 2025

Almost 40,000 turkeys to be culled

Almost 40,000 turkeys to be culled

The latest outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu was confirmed on a turkey farm in Monaghan on Monday, bringing the total number of turkeys affected to 39,390.

NEWS 13 November 2025

Bird flu confirmed on Monaghan turkey farm

Bird flu confirmed on Monaghan turkey farm

A mandatory housing order for all poultry and captive birds took effect on Monday 10 November to prevent the spread of bird flu.

NEWS 10 November 2025

No immediate concerns around Christmas turkey supplies – Tesco

No immediate concerns around Christmas turkey supplies – Tesco

Two outbreaks of bird flu in turkey flocks in Ireland has sparked concern over the availability of turkeys for Christmas.

NEWS 9 November 2025

Bird flu outbreak on Meath farm

Bird flu outbreak on Meath farm

“This second outbreak underlines the ongoing presence of avian influenza in wild birds across the country,” the Minister said.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Over 3,000 turkeys culled due to bird flu

Over 3,000 turkeys culled due to bird flu

This is the first time highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in a poultry flock since November 2022.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Bird flu confirmed in Carlow turkey flock

Bird flu confirmed in Carlow turkey flock

Highly pathogenic bird flu has been circulating widely in wild birds across the country during the past year and was confirmed in two poultry flocks in Northern Ireland in recent days.

NEWS 4 November 2025

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