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Farm succession: 'it's about passing on identity, values and family history'

Who inherits the family farm is only part of the story. Farm succession is also about preserving family history, values and a sense of where we come from, writes Kate Durrant.

L2 15 July 2026

Farm succession: 'it's about passing on identity, values and family history'

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Dear Miriam: ‘my mum wants me to be a doctor, but I want to follow my own path’

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'When our dog Fleur went missing, Saint Anthony and a CEO brought her home'

'When our dog Fleur went missing, Saint Anthony and a CEO brought her home'

Columnist Kate Durrant reveals the heartbreaking 24 hours after her retired Dogs for the Disabled dog Fleur went missing - but the kindness and determination of others brought her home.

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Ask Miriam: how do I convince my dad his health is more important than the farm?

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Compliance complexities of AD

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'At 81, Christy Moore delivered a concert as good as he did when he was younger'

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KATHERINE O'LEARY 1 July 2026

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‘Excellence and attention to detail were the main drivers on this Tipp farm'

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A long-standing commitment to excellence in dairy farming has earned the Ryan family the 2025 NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Award. Katherine O'Leary visits the Tipperary farm to discover more.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 1 July 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘apprenticeship or college, how do I decide the right route for me?

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What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

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