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Clare communities living in fear of trespassers

With Garda resources stretched, rural communities in Clare feel intimidated by trespassers with dogs on their land.

NEWS 11 November 2026

Clare communities living in fear of trespassers

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Editorial - Macra and IFA hold important events for farmers

Editorial - Macra and IFA hold important events for farmers

VIEWPOINTS 28 October 2026

Farmers threatened on their own land as TD says trespass laws are failing

Farmers threatened on their own land as TD says trespass laws are failing

NEWS 28 October 2026

New policy launched by Government sets out ‘ambitious vision’ for rural Ireland

New policy launched by Government sets out ‘ambitious vision’ for rural Ireland

New policy launched by Government sets out ‘ambitious vision’ for rural Ireland

NEWS 27 October 2026

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

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

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

FEATURES 21 October 2026

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Vets Without Borders go for a dip

Vets Without Borders go for a dip

Vets Without Borders Ireland supports veterinary and community development projects helping small-scale livestock farmers access essential animal healthcare and strengthen their livelihoods.

DEALER 21 October 2026

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

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

Former president Mary Robinson was speaking at a recent panel discussion.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Nine nominees revealed for Paddy Fitzgerald awards

Nine nominees revealed for Paddy Fitzgerald awards

The awards are set to take place on Sunday 25 October in Adare, Co Limerick, with guest speaker MEP Billy Kelleher.

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

From Kinsale to Ballincollig, women are building lasting friendships and growing in confidence through Sound Waves choir ahead of its performance at the Women & Agriculture conference..

FEATURES 14 October 2026

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

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Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

As Ireland celebrates Science Week from 8 to 15 November, coordinated by Research Ireland, the theme 'Water: from molecule to ocean' looks at how climate change alters the water systems we rely upon.

Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

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