Aisling Meehan

Can my daughter build a modular home on our farm without planning permission?

A new planning exemption allows modular homes to be built behind an existing house without planning permission, but strict rules apply, writes solicitor Aisling Meehan.

CL-IFJHOME 4 November 2026

Can my daughter build a modular home on our farm without planning permission?

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Succession: do my son’s stepchildren have inheritance rights to the family farm?

Succession: do my son’s stepchildren have inheritance rights to the family farm?

CL-IFJHOME 21 October 2026

Who gets the payments when CAP entitlements disappear?

Who gets the payments when CAP entitlements disappear?

CL-IFJHOME 7 October 2026

Contracting debt: when is it time to take action?

Contracting debt: when is it time to take action?

Contracting debt: when is it time to take action?

CL-IFJHOME 23 September 2026

Legal: can a solicitor charge me for handover of my father's will?

Legal: can a solicitor charge me for handover of my father's will?

Legal: can a solicitor charge me for handover of my father's will?

CL-IFJHOME 9 September 2026

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Legal: why every farm family should have a will

Legal: why every farm family should have a will

Aisling Meehan, agricultural solicitor and chartered tax consultant, explains the risks of dying intestate and why choosing guardians and trustees is so important.

L2 22 July 2026

10 succession planning myths every farming family should know

10 succession planning myths every farming family should know

From who inherits, to executors and beneficiaries - the top 10 succession myths.

NEWS 15 July 2026

What happens the farm after a sudden death?

What happens the farm after a sudden death?

What to do if your farming spouse dies suddenly and how best to set yourself up to cope with a sudden bereavement.

L2 8 July 2026

Will the family farm pass on as you intended?

Will the family farm pass on as you intended?

Every farm family should understand how the Succession Act 1965 works.

L2 1 July 2026

Is contract rearing a viable alternative to leasing?

Is contract rearing a viable alternative to leasing?

Exploring tax considerations for succession and how contract rearing could offer a middle ground option.

L2 24 June 2026

Will retaining the farmhouse affect any farm transfer?

Will retaining the farmhouse affect any farm transfer?

Retaining the farmhouse while transferring farmland is a common succession dilemma. Understanding the ownership, inheritance and Fair Deal implications can help families make an informed decision.

L2 10 June 2026

'I've worked the farm for years but own nothing'

'I've worked the farm for years but own nothing'

Many family farms operate informally under joint herd numbers without clear legal agreements.

L2 27 May 2026

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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