Deer

Issue of unsustainable deer population to be highlighted at FRS forest walk

The event will take place in Kinnitty, Co Offaly, on Friday 26 June and is open to all hunters, landowners and interested members of the public.

NEWS 22 June 2026

Issue of unsustainable deer population to be highlighted at FRS forest walk

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Mayo vet warns of 'significant increase' in redwater cases

Mayo vet warns of 'significant increase' in redwater cases

NEWS 11 June 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: should Ireland eat its way out of its deer problem?

Inside the Farmers Journal: should Ireland eat its way out of its deer problem?

NEWS 28 May 2026

Roadkill and stag parties feature in lively deer debate

Roadkill and stag parties feature in lively deer debate

Roadkill and stag parties feature in lively deer debate

NEWS 28 May 2026

Gun ammunition supplies are tight but there is no scarcity

Gun ammunition supplies are tight but there is no scarcity

Gun ammunition supplies are tight but there is no scarcity

NEWS 17 May 2026

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Number of collisions between deer and trains on the rise

Number of collisions between deer and trains on the rise

There were 89 incidents of trains striking deer last year, according to the national railway operator.

NEWS 10 September 2025

A new vision for venison's future

A new vision for venison's future

Culling wild deer is a key step in managing the restoration of native Irish woodlands – what if we all decided to eat more Irish venison?

NEWS 10 September 2025

More TB found in cattle at slaughter

More TB found in cattle at slaughter

There has been a significant increase in the number of cattle with visible TB lesions at slaughter

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 September 2025

FRS attends knowledge transfer event on managing deer populations

FRS attends knowledge transfer event on managing deer populations

FRS has been tasked with setting up collaborative Deer Management Groups across the country over the next four years.

NEWS 10 September 2025

Dawn deal to open doors for Irish beef and lamb

Dawn deal to open doors for Irish beef and lamb

Niall Browne, CEO Dawn Meats spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal after Alliance shareholders voted to back the deal with Dawn Meats.

NEWS 10 September 2025

Farmers call on State to cease buying hill land

Farmers call on State to cease buying hill land

INHFA president says that while the ongoing accumulation of land by the NPWS is seen by some as a positive in protecting nature, he has a different view.

NEWS 10 September 2025

Letter in support of funding research into uplands

Letter in support of funding research into uplands

"We are world leaders in dairy, intensive beef and tillage but fly blind in managing 20% of our agricultural area!" - Ger Roarty, Co Donegal.

LETTERS 10 September 2025

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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