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Finding peace after trauma: 'how horses helped me heal"

As Ireland continues to confront gender-based violence, Irish Field columnist Dr Helen Sharp shares her personal experience of abuse and credits Women’s Aid as a vital catalyst in her recovery.

FEATURES 21 January 2026

Finding peace after trauma: 'how horses helped me heal

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‘I’d always had this sense of the healing power of horses’

‘I’d always had this sense of the healing power of horses’

NEWS 7 January 2026

Sport horse sales year finishes on a high

Sport horse sales year finishes on a high

L2 10 December 2025

In pictures: small holdings heading for the hammer

In pictures: small holdings heading for the hammer

In pictures: small holdings heading for the hammer

PROPERTY 20 November 2025

My Farming Week: Christina Belmonte, Lathieve, Meanagh, Ballyferriter, Co Kerry

My Farming Week: Christina Belmonte, Lathieve, Meanagh, Ballyferriter, Co Kerry

My Farming Week: Christina Belmonte, Lathieve, Meanagh, Ballyferriter, Co Kerry

NEWS 8 October 2025

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Farmer Writes: every time I hear a storm mentioned, my heart is in my mouth

Farmer Writes: every time I hear a storm mentioned, my heart is in my mouth

Storm Amy wasn't too chaotic on James Strain's farm in Donegal where very minimal damage was done.

FARMER WRITES 27 August 2025

My Farming Week: Tommy Riggs-Miller, Tullaheady, Nenagh, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Tommy Riggs-Miller, Tullaheady, Nenagh, Co Tipperary

Tommy Riggs-Miller is farming in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, and has practiced as a vet in the area for the best part of 40 years.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Two entities express interest in opening horse slaughter plants

Two entities express interest in opening horse slaughter plants

Horses are heading to the continent for slaughter, as there are no equine slaughter plants currently in operation within the State.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Clare farms targeted in land price intimidation racket – TD

Clare farms targeted in land price intimidation racket – TD

Clare TD Cathal Crowe has highlighted “reprehensible” tactics being used to drive down land prices in the county to the Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Sommet De L'Èlevage to showcase the future of sustainable Livestock farming

Sommet De L'Èlevage to showcase the future of sustainable Livestock farming

From 7–10 October 2025, Clermont-Ferrand in France will host the 34th edition of the Sommet De L'Èlevage, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 27 August 2025

In pictures: US cattle ranch on 916,000ac hits the market

In pictures: US cattle ranch on 916,000ac hits the market

Fans of Yellowstone will no doubt want to take a look at this swathe of land in the US that has come on the market.

PROPERTY 27 August 2025

Horse-lover Grace is on an Equest’ for success

Horse-lover Grace is on an Equest’ for success

A Cork teenager has turned her love for her rescue foal into an accessible clothing brand.

NEWS 27 August 2025

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'One of our best machinery purchases ever': Jim Mulhall on the Amazone ZA-V

'I’d go far as saying in all the machines and all the years we’ve been buying machinery here, this is probably one of the best purchases we’ve ever made.'

'One of our best machinery purchases ever': Jim Mulhall on the Amazone ZA-V

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