Caoimhe Sheridan

csheridan@farmersjournal.ie

'My tractor and plough are set up all the time'

Not one but three of the O'Driscolls from Kilbritain in Co Cork will be competing at this year's Ploughing Championships.

NEWS 14 September 2025

'My tractor and plough are set up all the time'

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Department of Agriculture at Ploughing

Department of Agriculture at Ploughing

NEWS 12 September 2025

The Ploughing site will be the 'biggest town in Offaly' - NPA president

The Ploughing site will be the 'biggest town in Offaly' - NPA president

NEWS 10 September 2025

From New Ross to Moscow: now the Donnelly’s are gearing up for Screggan

From New Ross to Moscow: now the Donnelly’s are gearing up for Screggan

From New Ross to Moscow: now the Donnelly’s are gearing up for Screggan

NEWS 10 September 2025

Watch: will the farm be divided equally if my mother dies before the transfer?

Watch: will the farm be divided equally if my mother dies before the transfer?

Watch: will the farm be divided equally if my mother dies before the transfer?

FEATURE 7 September 2025

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Watch: my children don't want to farm, can I go into partnership with my nephew?

Watch: my children don't want to farm, can I go into partnership with my nephew?

Agri solicitor Aisling Meehan gives her advice on going into partnership with a niece or nephew if children have no interest in farming.

FEATURE 29 August 2025

My Farming Week: Michael Glennon, Ballydangan, Co Roscommon

My Farming Week: Michael Glennon, Ballydangan, Co Roscommon

Michael is a suckler farmer in Co Roscommon. He hosted the Teagasc suckler beef farm walk on his farm on Monday last.

NEWS 29 August 2025

Watch: should I delay a farm transfer if my daughter's marriage is on the rocks?

Watch: should I delay a farm transfer if my daughter's marriage is on the rocks?

Key advice on delaying the transfer of the farm in the case of a child whose marriage may not last.

NEWS 29 August 2025

Watch: my son doesn't want the farm, can I leave it to my niece?

Watch: my son doesn't want the farm, can I leave it to my niece?

Agri solicitor Aisling Meehan shares her advice on transferring the farm to a niece or nephew instead of a son or daughter.

NEWS 29 August 2025

Watch: should I keep some land as security before transferring the farm?

Watch: should I keep some land as security before transferring the farm?

Here's some key advice on transferring land to a successor, and whether it's a good idea for the owner to keep land for security.

FEATURE 29 August 2025

Agri jobs: mart manager wanted for Galway mart

Agri jobs: mart manager wanted for Galway mart

See the latest job offerings in agriculture this week, where there are a number of farm assistant positions available.

NEWS 29 August 2025

Watch: how to protect your farm if a parent has to go into a nursing home

Watch: how to protect your farm if a parent has to go into a nursing home

In the video, Aisling Meehan explains three scenarios that can arise if a parent requires care in a nursing home and what to do if they do arise.

FEATURE 29 August 2025

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ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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