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Country Vibes: a few of our favourite things...

From winning a hamper to our picture of the week, Emer Roche take a look at some of the things catching our eye this week.

FEATURES 21 October 2026

Country Vibes: a few of our favourite things...

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Vets Without Borders go for a dip

Vets Without Borders go for a dip

DEALER 21 October 2026

Women 'rethinking what a successful farm can look like' – Robinson

Women 'rethinking what a successful farm can look like' – Robinson

NEWS 21 October 2026

Nine nominees revealed for Paddy Fitzgerald awards

Nine nominees revealed for Paddy Fitzgerald awards

Nine nominees revealed for Paddy Fitzgerald awards

NEWS 20 October 2026

‘It’s cheaper than therapy’: how Sound Waves choir is bringing women together

‘It’s cheaper than therapy’: how Sound Waves choir is bringing women together

‘It’s cheaper than therapy’: how Sound Waves choir is bringing women together

FEATURES 14 October 2026

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Planning refused for 600ac solar farm in east Galway

Planning refused for 600ac solar farm in east Galway

Galway County Council has refused permission for a proposed 600ac solar farm in east Galway, citing 11 grounds, including concerns over landowner consent, environmental impacts and flood risk.

NEWS 12 October 2026

Roscommon farmers once penalised for rocky land now set to be paid to protect it

Roscommon farmers once penalised for rocky land now set to be paid to protect it

Historically considered the poorest and least productive land, to now being seen as ecologically rich, farmers in South Roscommon have experienced a complete swing.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Can visitor attractions and fundraising save Ireland’s ageing churches?

Can visitor attractions and fundraising save Ireland’s ageing churches?

With older religious buildings facing increasingly expensive repairs, churches in Co Kilkenny and Co Wexford show how heritage and community engagement can keep the buildings alive.

CL-IFJHOME 7 October 2026

Burren winterage cattle drive to take place on October bank holiday weekend

Burren winterage cattle drive to take place on October bank holiday weekend

For thousands of years, Burren farmers have moved their cattle onto the limestone uplands at the end of summer, and the animals remain there throughout the winter, in a practice known as winterage.

NEWS 5 October 2026

Agri jobs: Meath water quality EIP seeks community animator

Agri jobs: Meath water quality EIP seeks community animator

The Farming for Water EIP is seeking an agricultural community animator to work with farmers near Trim, Co Meath.

NEWS 3 October 2026

Dog hunting bill is ‘not fit for purpose’

Dog hunting bill is ‘not fit for purpose’

Former Attorney General John Larkin said the bill could have unintended consequences by impacting people who are not involved in hunting.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

2026 a bumper year for apples as orchards enjoy harvest

2026 a bumper year for apples as orchards enjoy harvest

This harvest festival is rooted in the principles of food sovereignty and community building with a focus on heritage varieties of apple

NEWS 23 September 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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