Business
Janine Kennedy on 21 Jul 2021
Farming a naturally occurring process: Blackshell Farm rope grown mussels
Blackshell Farm is a rope mussel farm, in Clew Bay, Co Mayo. These tasty morsels are also considered Ireland’s most sustainable type of seafood, writes Janine Kennedy.
Ciara Leahy on 21 Jul 2021
Technology can help older people feel secure in their own homes for longer
As we age, many people want to stay in the comfort of their own home for as long as possible, and Halocare is allowing them to do just that, writes Ciara Leahy.
Sophie Finn on 14 Jul 2021
Cheap Irish Houses: a housing alternative
What began as the only solution to find a home due to being unable to afford a house in Wexford has turned into a passion for Maggie Molloy, who has helped many Irish people find their own cheap home.
Luke McDermott on 07 Jul 2021
Carbery Group launches new postgraduate scholarship at University College Cork
West Cork-based award-winning cheese producer Carbery Group will support one postgraduate student per year on a scholarship in partnership with University College Cork (UCC) over the next five years.
Anne O'Donoghue on 07 Jul 2021
My Country Living: graphic design and farm safety
Ann-Marie Deady loves the balance of between being on the laptop working as a graphic designer and then getting out on the farm, and she feels these two worlds can merge to improve farm safety signage
Contributor on 30 Jun 2021
Steps to Success: making the choice to be a better you
Caroline Murphy owns and operates West Cork Eggs Ltd. In this new series, she outlines top approaches to being more productive and happy in both your life and career.
Luke McDermott on 16 Jun 2021
Agricultural engineering: start small, grow big
From completing an agricultural engineering degree to now successfully running his own agri-engineering business in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, Kevin Igoe has built himself a successful career.
Amii McKeever on 09 Jun 2021
Laughter lines and beer lines, an antidote in Monaghan
Not long after the Glanbia peak milk issue, Irish Country Living visited a milk supplier with a very different liquid on his mind. Amii McKeever met Séamus and Siobhan McMahon of Brehon Brewhouse.
Amii McKeever on 02 Jun 2021
'Seven John Jordan’s would be pretty boring'
Although most people accept that diversity and inclusion makes business sense, Ornua CEO John Jordan has his own specific thoughts on its importance to agribusiness, writes Amii McKeever.
Amii McKeever on 02 Jun 2021
Talk to people, buy more kettles
For Louise Grubb, founder of TriviumVet, role models, communications and giving people a chance are the best ways of building culture. And kettles of course, kettles are key, writes Amii McKeever
Contributor on 02 Jun 2021
Corporate Governance: developing the right board
In part three of our four-part Corporate Governance series with Karen Brosnan, we discuss the elements needed to develop an effective board.
Anne O'Donoghue on 28 May 2021
Five key quotes from Bridging the Gap
Here are five key takeaway quotes from Bridging the Gap, an equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) event delivered by the Irish Farmers Journal, in partnership with Ornua.
Anne O'Donoghue on 28 May 2021
Diversity gives companies a competitive edge – BOI group CEO
Speaking at Bridging the Gap, group CEO of Bank of Ireland Francesca McDonagh said having an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce gives companies a competitive edge.
Ciara Leahy on 26 May 2021
Ciara's Country Flavours - From Direct Provision to Company Director
The flavours of her childhood encouraged Ellie Kisyombie to develop her range of Malawian inspired sauces. Using Irish ingredients, she has fused the flavours of the two countries she calls home.
Contributor on 19 May 2021
What are my responsibilities as a board director?
Are you a board director and unsure what your obligations are? This is part one of a four part series, in which corporate governance expert, Karen Brosnan will guide you through what you need to know.
Irene Bermingham on 12 May 2021
Enterprise Ireland releases €1m in funding to Irish start-ups
Enterprise Ireland’s Competitive Start Fund (CSF) is a great opportunity for Irish start-ups nationwide.
Irene Bermingham on 05 May 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: avoiding unnecessary risks
Last week in our LEO business guide, we looked at preparing for some of the unavoidable risks that coincide with entrepreneurship. This week however, we focus on avoiding the unnecessary risks.
Irene Bermingham on 28 Apr 2021
The heart of Irish businesses
Founded in 2020, Croía Ireland is ‘the Irish ASOS’, says Ciara Hennebry, who hails from a dairy and sheep farm in the Comeragh Mountains. She chats to Irene Bermingham about her business
Irene Bermingham on 28 Apr 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: managing the risks
This week LEO looks at the potential risks involved in your business, how to best assess and prepare for their impact
Irene Bermingham on 21 Apr 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: what is the best legal structure for you?
In this week seven of our LEO starting a business series, the focus is on the type of company you will establish.