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Should I add my name to a family herd number?

Forming a farm partnership or adding a name to the family herd number. Here are the key options to consider.

CONSUMER 15 April 2026

Should I add my name to a family herd number?

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When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

NEWS 1 April 2026

Should we transfer the family farm early despite concerns?

Should we transfer the family farm early despite concerns?

L2 18 March 2026

Fair Deal: interest, deferrals and second charges explained

Fair Deal: interest, deferrals and second charges explained

Fair Deal: interest, deferrals and second charges explained

L2 4 March 2026

Understanding the Fair Deal and the family home – your questions answered

Understanding the Fair Deal and the family home – your questions answered

Understanding the Fair Deal and the family home – your questions answered

L2 25 February 2026

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What happens if the family farm is left to an outsider?

What happens if the family farm is left to an outsider?

What happens when land is left to someone outside the immediate family?

L2 12 November 2025

Navigating a dispute with neighbours over trees

Navigating a dispute with neighbours over trees

From overhanging branches to rookery noise and the risk of storm damage, trees on boundary ditches can create real tensions.

L2 12 November 2025

Legal Query : why can I not qualify for a full pension?

Legal Query : why can I not qualify for a full pension?

A farmer who has paid tax and PRSI since taking over the family farm in his mid-30s has been shocked to learn he will not qualify for a full State pension.

CONSUMER 12 November 2025

Rule change to widow’s pension this year

Rule change to widow’s pension this year

Changes to the widow’s pension this year impact those who are seperated.

MONEY MENTOR 12 November 2025

How to structure a farm purchase tax efficiently

How to structure a farm purchase tax efficiently

How to structure a farm purchase for maximum tax and grant efficiency.

MONEY MENTOR 12 November 2025

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

When making a will, its important to be mindful of being fair to children. What you regard as fair may not be fair in your child's view.

MONEY MENTOR 12 November 2025

Why can’t I leave my farm to my son in my will?

Why can’t I leave my farm to my son in my will?

The impact of parents holding property as joint tenants on succession for family members.

L2 12 November 2025

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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