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West Cork's marching men recall 217-mile walk

Sixty years ago, Jim Morris and Johnny O'Sullivan set out from Bantry and, over 12 days, walked to Dublin as part of the Farmers' Rights March. Tommy Moyles caught up with both men recently.

NEWS 14 October 2026

West Cork's marching men recall 217-mile walk

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Farmers' Rights March commemoration

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Dublin beans surprise at 2t/ac as Cork grower waits to finish harvest

Dublin beans surprise at 2t/ac as Cork grower waits to finish harvest

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Cork, Dublin and Tyrone as rye is sowed and oilseed rape is sprayed.

CROPS 19 August 2026

Healy-Rae condemns growing toxicity towards politicians after attack

Healy-Rae condemns growing toxicity towards politicians after attack

The former Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture was attacked in Dublin on Wednesday afternoon and was treated in hospital.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Covid cucumber project that 'got out of hand' leads to Young Farmer of the Year

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Shane Halpin runs Welgro Produce with his business partner Seán, growing 7ac of cucumbers across multiple sites in north County Dublin

NEWS 19 August 2026

World Without Cows screening

World Without Cows screening

The World Without cows documentary will hold its official global premiere in Dublin next week.

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Colm McCarthy: urban sprawl rather than urban concentration

Colm McCarthy: urban sprawl rather than urban concentration

On past experience, the first response to budget pressures will be a go-slow on State capital spending.

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Cutting beans and planting oilseed rape

Cutting beans and planting oilseed rape

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Dublin, Tyrone and Cork where the harvest is wrapping up and fields remain very dry.

CROPS 19 August 2026

Tractor run from Wexford to Crumlin

Tractor run from Wexford to Crumlin

Thirty-five tractors will be travelling to the heart of Dublin city on Sunday, but it isn't a protest, it's a charity tractor run.

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