Deirdre Verney

dverney@farmersjournal.ie

Meet the farmer who brought ancient Indian wellness to rural Co Laois

India is the inspiration behind Arunachala, a €4m wellness centre in Co Laois developed by farmer and businessman Neil McDermott.

FEATURES 7 October 2026

Meet the farmer who brought ancient Indian wellness to rural Co Laois

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Would an electric car work in rural Ireland? Five things to check before buying

Would an electric car work in rural Ireland? Five things to check before buying

CONSUMER 30 September 2026

Meet the tractor-mad Carlow triplets taking sheep to school to teach farm safety

Meet the tractor-mad Carlow triplets taking sheep to school to teach farm safety

FEATURES 30 September 2026

Country Vibes....a few of our favourite things.

Country Vibes....a few of our favourite things.

Country Vibes....a few of our favourite things.

FEATURES 23 September 2026

Therapy dog Winston brings calm, confidence and joy to Roscommon school

Therapy dog Winston brings calm, confidence and joy to Roscommon school

Therapy dog Winston brings calm, confidence and joy to Roscommon school

CL-IFJHOME 23 September 2026

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Rambling house groups enjoy rural revival

Rambling house groups enjoy rural revival

With the winter approaching, now is the time to join your local rambling house group to keep an important tradition alive.

FEATURE 20 August 2026

Macha’s Orchard: harnessing the sweet power of the apple peel

Macha’s Orchard: harnessing the sweet power of the apple peel

Joe Garvey from Macha’s Orchard is turning discarded apples into value-added products, creating income for community projects in Richmount, Co Armagh.

CL-IFJHOME 20 August 2026

‘I’m closer to silage effluent than a social media influencer’

‘I’m closer to silage effluent than a social media influencer’

Modern-day musical seanchaí Aindrias de Staic talks tall tales, farming and turning off the phone for his new live show

FEATURES 20 August 2026

Ploughing 2026: what first-time visitors should bring and expect

Ploughing 2026: what first-time visitors should bring and expect

It's the most wonderful time of the year, with the annual Ploughing jamboree just around the corner. Here's our advice for newbies.

LETTERS 20 August 2026

CCPC reports surge in faulty goods complaints

CCPC reports surge in faulty goods complaints

More than 22,000 consumers contacted the CCPC helpline in the first half of the year with a consumer issue or complaint

CONSUMER 20 August 2026

Country Vibes ..... a few our favourite things

Country Vibes ..... a few our favourite things

From school labels and squirrels to poetry, Deirdre Verney shares some of the things catching our eye.

FEATURES 20 August 2026

Expert money tips for students starting college

Expert money tips for students starting college

Heading to college is exciting and expensive. Here’s some advice to get your finances in order before you go.

CONSUMER 20 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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