Jacqueline Hogge

jhogge@farmersjournal.ie

Community Camino in Leitrim on the right track

A small rural parish in north Leitrim is hoping its strong community spirit will deliver an event that will put it on the map and grow into a lasting tradition for the parish and surrounding areas.

FEATURES 11 March 2026

Community Camino in Leitrim on the right track

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Magic of Macnas to light up ‘giant’ St Patrick's Day parade

Magic of Macnas to light up ‘giant’ St Patrick's Day parade

FEATURES 11 March 2026

Irish language revival: cúpla focail bringing rural communities together

Irish language revival: cúpla focail bringing rural communities together

FEATURES 4 March 2026

Protest: life inside with the Bord Bia Five

Protest: life inside with the Bord Bia Five

Protest: life inside with the Bord Bia Five

FEATURES 4 March 2026

Leading the way on generational renewal: MEP Maria Walsh

Leading the way on generational renewal: MEP Maria Walsh

Leading the way on generational renewal: MEP Maria Walsh

FEATURES 4 March 2026

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Listen: on the front line with the 'Bord Bia five'

Listen: on the front line with the 'Bord Bia five'

A special IFJ podcast features the five IFA members currently occupying the reception area of Bord Bia headquarters in protest at Larry Murrin's continued chairmanship of the semi-state agency.

FEATURES 14 January 2026

TII role in rural planning decisions to be reviewed

TII role in rural planning decisions to be reviewed

The final week of our Building a Home in rural Ireland series examines Government intervention to review roles of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in rural planning decisions for farm families.

FEATURES 14 January 2026

Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants proving a big win for rural homeowners

Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants proving a big win for rural homeowners

Build a Home series part three: two homeowners detail their experience availing of the scheme. One property becoming a family home while the other adds stock to the already squeezed rental market.

FEATURES 14 January 2026

Mayo Abbey Parish Housing Project is a blueprint for ageing well

Mayo Abbey Parish Housing Project is a blueprint for ageing well

In week two of our Building a Home in rural Ireland series, we look at the measures being taken to support older people in Mayo to successfully downsize from large, older family homes.

FEATURES 14 January 2026

Modular living for young homeowners a ‘no brainer’

Modular living for young homeowners a ‘no brainer’

In the first of our four-part series on Building a Home in rural Ireland, Isobel Hyland shares her experience of buying her first home with her partner. The couple have opted for a modular log cabin.

FEATURES 14 January 2026

Farm viability at risk from lack of Fair Deal planning

Farm viability at risk from lack of Fair Deal planning

Farmers’ reluctance to consider succession is leading to rising stress and debt, according to healthcare consultant Tom Murray who advises people to seek early advice on Fair Deal funding.

FEATURES 14 January 2026

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

A social initiative for older farmers developed by researchers in Galway remains unavailable around the country, despite a successful pilot project that has been adopted by the US ag sector.

FEATURES 14 January 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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