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When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

Following a recent court ruling, let’s examine the legal responsibilities of stock owners and the role of farm insurance.

NEWS 1 April 2026

When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

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Editorial: ‘poetry is something that will always remain timeless'

Editorial: ‘poetry is something that will always remain timeless'

EDITORIAL 1 April 2026

‘I used to think that privilege was the same as posh. But it’s about far more'

‘I used to think that privilege was the same as posh. But it’s about far more'

FEATURES 1 April 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘my husband wants to quit work and take over his father’s farm’

Dear Miriam: ‘my husband wants to quit work and take over his father’s farm’

Dear Miriam: ‘my husband wants to quit work and take over his father’s farm’

ASK MIRIAM 1 April 2026

Gardening with Kitty: weeds that will work for you

Gardening with Kitty: weeds that will work for you

Gardening with Kitty: weeds that will work for you

GARDENING 1 April 2026

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Neven Maguire: hot cross fun for your Easter

Neven Maguire: hot cross fun for your Easter

Blow your guests away with a showstopping Easter table, hot cross bun pudding anyone?

NEVEN 1 April 2026

Hurling record-keeping is a labour of love for Carlow man

Hurling record-keeping is a labour of love for Carlow man

A hobby has become a passion for Leo McGough, who is gearing up for a busy sporting summer.

SPORT 1 April 2026

Buy for less: former pub and derelict home in Roscommon under €200,000

Buy for less: former pub and derelict home in Roscommon under €200,000

Two properties showcase potential for a full renovation project and a larger village premises.

PROPERTY 1 April 2026

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

What we're loving around the country this week, writes Diarmuid Nugent.

MY FARMING WEEK 1 April 2026

Fancy a dance to help with rural isolation?

Fancy a dance to help with rural isolation?

Camross Lunch Club is serving up togetherness and connection in a bid to tackle rural isolation.

FEATURES 1 April 2026

Food of the gods: the deep cultural roots of chocolate

Food of the gods: the deep cultural roots of chocolate

We Irish love our chocolate, but do we know enough about it? Consumers are finding new ways to egg-press themselves this Easter.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Rural households can cut ‘vampire energy’ costs and save money

Rural households can cut ‘vampire energy’ costs and save money

An information clinic on understanding electricity bills helps rural families understand how they can save hundreds each year by being more conscious of their household energy usage.

FEATURES 1 April 2026

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BVD – the silent risk that still remains

Irish farmers have made remarkable progress in the fight against bovine viral diarrhoea. Since 2013, the number of persistently infected calves has fallen from over 16,000 to 485 in 2024.

BVD – the silent risk that still remains

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