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Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

Kevin O Sullivan*, Glasslyn Veterinary, outlines how vaccination is a cost-effective option to safeguard you herd or flock from potential heavy losses.

ANIMAL HEALTH 24 May 2026

Bluetongue in Ireland: risks, fertility losses and why vaccination matters

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‘The different traditions and customs were represented, and merged lovingly'

‘The different traditions and customs were represented, and merged lovingly'

FEATURES 20 May 2026

Gardening with Paul: biodiverse planting – let’s bee conscious in the garden

Gardening with Paul: biodiverse planting – let’s bee conscious in the garden

GARDENING 20 May 2026

Home Nurse: recovery foods for all ages

Home Nurse: recovery foods for all ages

Home Nurse: recovery foods for all ages

RECIPES 20 May 2026

Karl Henry: get your balance right for future fitness and health

Karl Henry: get your balance right for future fitness and health

Karl Henry: get your balance right for future fitness and health

HEALTH 20 May 2026

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Money Mentor: why paper VAT records won’t work much longer

Money Mentor: why paper VAT records won’t work much longer

Ireland’s VAT system is moving towards digital reportingand electronic invoicing over the next few years.

MONEY MENTOR 20 May 2026

Dear Miriam: 'our first home excitement is ruined by friends moving next door'

Dear Miriam: 'our first home excitement is ruined by friends moving next door'

A reader in Co Clare tells Miriam of her disappointment that friends of her partner have bought a house in the same village as they have just bought their first home, and asks how to build boundaries.

ASK MIRIAM 20 May 2026

Spilling the tea with Maître d'

Spilling the tea with Maître d'

If it's happening in the world of Irish food, you better believe our Maître D' knows all about it.

L2 20 May 2026

EU Commission wakes up to antibiotic threat from Brazilian beef production

EU Commission wakes up to antibiotic threat from Brazilian beef production

The IFA made a detailed submission on its findings to EU institutions which are only now being taken seriously, says IFA president Francie Gorman.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Blue Jean Country Queen Festival returns to Athboy

Blue Jean Country Queen Festival returns to Athboy

International flavour to this year's festival as 22 contestants vie for royal title, compiled by Patrick Brogan, festival PRO.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Summer scour syndrome deserves more attention than it currently gets

Summer scour syndrome deserves more attention than it currently gets

Dr Michelle McGrath, AHI CalfCare programme manager, explains what summer scour syndrome is, the treatment options and, more importantly, how to prevent it

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

What four nozzles should you have on the sprayer?

What four nozzles should you have on the sprayer?

You have space for a number of nozzles on your sprayer. Machinery specialist Dermot Forristal has advice on how to choose those nozzles.

CROPS 20 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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