Aisling Meehan

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

Will retaining the farmhouse affect any farm transfer?

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

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

L2 27 May 2026

Share farming: a practical route to stepping back

Share farming: a practical route to stepping back

L2 13 May 2026

Leasing land: what every landowner needs to know

Leasing land: what every landowner needs to know

Leasing land: what every landowner needs to know

NEWS 29 April 2026

Should I add my name to a family herd number?

Should I add my name to a family herd number?

Should I add my name to a family herd number?

CONSUMER 15 April 2026

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When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

When livestock stray who pays for the damage?

Following a recent court ruling, let’s examine the legal responsibilities of stock owners and the role of farm insurance.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Should we transfer the family farm early despite concerns?

Should we transfer the family farm early despite concerns?

Thinking of transferring the farm early – but could it create tax problems? Here’s what you need to know.

L2 7 January 2026

Fair Deal: interest, deferrals and second charges explained

Fair Deal: interest, deferrals and second charges explained

Part two: from interest charges on late repayments to who qualifies for a deferral of a nursing home loan.

L2 7 January 2026

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

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

In the first of a two-part series, we answer key questions about selling property and transferring assets to children.

L2 7 January 2026

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 7 January 2026

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 7 January 2026

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 7 January 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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