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Why the Irish tradition of meitheal still matters today

Margaret Leahy reflects on the power of neighbours working together through meitheal.

L2 29 July 2026

Why the Irish tradition of meitheal still matters today

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Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

RENEWABLES 29 July 2026

'The farmer has to go on': Inside Ballina Mart after Mayo's All-Ireland triumph

'The farmer has to go on': Inside Ballina Mart after Mayo's All-Ireland triumph

NEWS 29 July 2026

New evidence on earliest farming communities in west of Ireland

New evidence on earliest farming communities in west of Ireland

New evidence on earliest farming communities in west of Ireland

NEWS 28 July 2026

Farmers commended for efforts as Slievenamon fire continues to burn

Farmers commended for efforts as Slievenamon fire continues to burn

Farmers commended for efforts as Slievenamon fire continues to burn

NEWS 23 July 2026

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

This heritage tourist attraction nestled in the heart of rural Sligo is a fun-filled day out for all the family, showcasing life as it would have been in the late-1800s to the mid-1900s.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 24 June 2026

Ford 600 series tractors wanted

Ford 600 series tractors wanted

Ford 600 series tractor owners may be interested in an event that seeks to celebrate 50 years of the series in west Cork this coming Sunday.

DEALER 24 June 2026

Oireachtas committee AD report lacks farm-scale vision

Oireachtas committee AD report lacks farm-scale vision

Adam Woods takes a look at this week's Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food report on Anaerobic Digestion.

EDITORIAL 24 June 2026

Poignant Embrace Farm Event

Poignant Embrace Farm Event

The annual Embrace Farm Ecumenical Remembrance Service took place in Abbeyleix last Sunday.

EDITORIAL 24 June 2026

Farm contractors donate €1,000 to Embrace FARM

Farm contractors donate €1,000 to Embrace FARM

The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) was ‘delighted’ to attend and support Embrace FARM’s ecumenical remembrance service, writes Katie McGovern.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Embrace Farm to host annual remembrance service for bereaved farm families

Embrace Farm to host annual remembrance service for bereaved farm families

Role of women in farm families is to be celebrated at this year’s event to coincide with International Year of the Woman Farmer.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Students revive vintage Porsche tractor in Longford charity project

Students revive vintage Porsche tractor in Longford charity project

Longford students spent months restoring a vintage Porsche tractor, gaining valuable practical skills while raising funds in aid of Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland.

EDUCATION 24 June 2026

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Win a new Opel Grandland worth over €44,000

The Irish Farmers Journal has teamed up with Gowan Group, official Irish distributor of Opel, to give one lucky reader the chance to win this Opel Grandland Excellence worth over €44,000.

Win a new Opel Grandland worth over €44,000

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