Jacqueline Hogge

jhogge@farmersjournal.ie

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

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

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Tougher penalties needed to make nation's roads safer

Tougher penalties needed to make nation's roads safer

FEATURES 7 January 2026

Rural women offer a vital skill set to Irish economy

Rural women offer a vital skill set to Irish economy

FEATURES 30 December 2025

How to get started with registered farm partnership

How to get started with registered farm partnership

How to get started with registered farm partnership

NEWS 29 December 2025

Wexford homeowners feel the chill with coldest properties

Wexford homeowners feel the chill with coldest properties

Wexford homeowners feel the chill with coldest properties

NEWS 24 December 2025

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Keeping the magic alive: our team’s festive traditions

Keeping the magic alive: our team’s festive traditions

From midnight meals to matching pyjamas – the Irish Farmers Journal team share the Christmas rituals that make their holidays extra special.

FEATURES 12 November 2025

Families all over rural Ireland lighting up the skies to raise cheer and funds

Families all over rural Ireland lighting up the skies to raise cheer and funds

All over Ireland, homes are being transformed with stunning light displays to raise funds for a host of local charities this Christmas. Here’s a round-up of some of our favourite displays.

FEATURES 12 November 2025

Carepack initiative delivers festive cheer to nursing homes nationwide

Carepack initiative delivers festive cheer to nursing homes nationwide

Over 50,000 gifts and cards are arriving in nursing homes through the Carepack initiative countrywide as people are urged to check on their older neighbours this Christmas.

FEATURES 12 November 2025

Domestic violence victims urged to seek local support

Domestic violence victims urged to seek local support

Support agencies and the gardaí encourage victims of domestic violence to seek help over Christmas as the IFA prepares to launch an awareness and education campaign for the farming community.

FEATURES 12 November 2025

Giving communities a voice in rural future plan

Giving communities a voice in rural future plan

With the final public consultation of Our Rural Future underway, Minister Dara Calleary tells Irish Country Living of the challenges and successes being fought and won in communities nationwide.

FEATURES 12 November 2025

Rural crime prevention priority for new policing authority

Rural crime prevention priority for new policing authority

From farm thefts to drug intimidation, policing rural Ireland will be the sole issue raised when the Garda Commissioner and the Policing Community and Safety Authority meet in Wexford next week.

FEATURES 12 November 2025

‘Wheels on Meals’ would solve rural social isolation

‘Wheels on Meals’ would solve rural social isolation

Plans to enhance the Meals on Wheels service by bringing people together to eat in community hubs, thus combating rural isolation – is being proposed by a social innovation project in Mayo.

FEATURES 12 November 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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