Deirdre Verney

dverney@farmersjournal.ie

Swapping the milking parlour for the stage

There will be strong farming representation in a comedy play coming to Mayo this January.

NEWS 28 December 2025

Swapping the milking parlour for the stage

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Vintage tractor fans head for Portlaoise

Vintage tractor fans head for Portlaoise

NEWS 23 December 2025

New energy labels give customers more power

New energy labels give customers more power

CONSUMER 17 December 2025

Gardening with Mary: create a garden winter wonderland

Gardening with Mary: create a garden winter wonderland

Gardening with Mary: create a garden winter wonderland

GARDENING 17 December 2025

Green gifts: the 12 crafts of Christmas

Green gifts: the 12 crafts of Christmas

Green gifts: the 12 crafts of Christmas

FEATURES 17 December 2025

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Hop aboard the Santa Express in Stradbally

Hop aboard the Santa Express in Stradbally

The ethos of Irish Steam Preservation Society is keeping local heritage alive.

FEATURES 19 November 2025

New show for Tadhg's rural cast of characters

New show for Tadhg's rural cast of characters

Rural-inspired comedy proves a hit for Offaly viral sensation, with a second live show and tour nationwide on the horizon.

L2 19 November 2025

Eddie Bulfin's 'wearable nature' jewellery brings Co Offaly to life

Eddie Bulfin's 'wearable nature' jewellery brings Co Offaly to life

Combining work as a fire performer and craftsman, Eddie Bulfin is bringing nature from rural Offaly into his Celtic Flame jewellery range.

L2 19 November 2025

Michelle and Simon Brown: 'choose and cut your own Christmas tree at our farm'

Michelle and Simon Brown: 'choose and cut your own Christmas tree at our farm'

Family-run, Ballyogan Christmas Trees has become a festive favourite with their 'choose and cut' fresh, real trees at their farm in Kilkenny.

FEATURES 19 November 2025

Shop smart, save more – Black Friday survival guide

Shop smart, save more – Black Friday survival guide

Expert advice on how to get the best value during Black Friday weekend.

CONSUMER 19 November 2025

A patchwork path to wellness and friendship

A patchwork path to wellness and friendship

Rebecca Ní Chonchúir’s passion for quilting is more than just sewing. It’s a creative community that has helped her cope with a cancer diagnosis.

FEATURES 19 November 2025

‘There’s so much we can do to make positive changes’

‘There’s so much we can do to make positive changes’

Kate Jones, author of My Plastic-Free Home, offers tips for an eco-conscious festive season.

FEATURES 19 November 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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