Janine Kennedy

jakennedy@farmersjournal.ie

Crustacean sensation: Inis Mór lobster and crab support fishing families

Summer by the sea is the perfect time to enjoy locally caught lobster and crab, as Niamh and Bertie Donohue serve their freshly caught catch to visitors and Inis Mór locals alike.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Crustacean sensation: Inis Mór lobster and crab support fishing families

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Irish food labels challenge packaging ‘health claims’

Irish food labels challenge packaging ‘health claims’

NEWS 8 July 2026

MEP Maria Walsh: ‘I'm really happy to say I'm pregnant after IVF’

MEP Maria Walsh: ‘I'm really happy to say I'm pregnant after IVF’

FEATURES 1 July 2026

Succession: the McDonnells’ alternative route to success

Succession: the McDonnells’ alternative route to success

Succession: the McDonnells’ alternative route to success

FEATURES 1 July 2026

John O'Neill: ‘rare-breed organic farming has challenges and opportunity’

John O'Neill: ‘rare-breed organic farming has challenges and opportunity’

John O'Neill: ‘rare-breed organic farming has challenges and opportunity’

NEWS 17 June 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Wild salmon fishermen count costs of IFI changes

Wild salmon fishermen count costs of IFI changes

Irish salmon numbers have dramatically decreased since the 1970s and the future looks bleak.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Is the key to tackling consumer apathy engaging in a bit of escapism?

Is the key to tackling consumer apathy engaging in a bit of escapism?

If there's one thing consumers and food producers have in common, it's that the economy is making us feel tired and stressed. Why not combine food education with a bit of entertainment?

NEWS 27 May 2026

Get all up in your grill

Get all up in your grill

Check out these recipes from the Irish Country Living test kitchen for some summer grilling inspo, because man can’t live on burgers alone.

RECIPES 27 May 2026

Taco 'bout a pantry

Taco 'bout a pantry

Lily Ramirez Foran has been serving Ireland with authentic Mexican flavours at Picado Mexican Pantry for years – now, with a new second location, she is able to share even more food and culture

NEWS 27 May 2026

Peach perfect... why not get them grilled?

Peach perfect... why not get them grilled?

Stone fruit season will soon be upon us, and this gorgeous dessert combines true summer flavours without the need to turn on the oven.

RECIPES 27 May 2026

Editorial: our beautiful Tipperary summers inspire me to get out to grill

Editorial: our beautiful Tipperary summers inspire me to get out to grill

I may not be as proficient in grilling as other trained chefs, but when the weather is right there is no better way to cook, writes Janine Kennedy.

NEWS 27 May 2026

'Why do we keep harping on about seasonal eating?

'Why do we keep harping on about seasonal eating?

We know eating seasonally is good for supporting local growers and the economy, but it also benefits our health and wellness.

NEWS 27 May 2026

SPONSORED

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

LOAD MORE STORIES