Horses

Farmer Writes: the power-washer was busy at Clonmany Show

Clonmany show has become more than a day at work for James Strain. He explains what it takes to get a show pony ready for the day out.

FARMER WRITES 8 August 2026

Farmer Writes: the power-washer was busy at Clonmany Show

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New equine profiles available on MyAgfood.ie

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Meet the women bringing the Dublin Horse Show stories to life

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Will factory talk see horse price jump again?

Will factory talk see horse price jump again?

Will factory talk see horse price jump again?

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Three parties interested in opening horse slaughter plants

Three parties interested in opening horse slaughter plants

Three Notifications of Intent have been submitted to operate as an equine slaughter premises, the Department confirmed.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Why the Eagala model of psychotherapy has integrity at its heart

Why the Eagala model of psychotherapy has integrity at its heart

Practitioners working within the internationally recognised Eagala model of equine-assisted psychotherapy say horses can help clients process trauma, grief and mental health challenges in new ways

NEWS 25 March 2026

Minister ‘satisfied’ with appointment of Huey to Horse Sport Ireland board

Minister ‘satisfied’ with appointment of Huey to Horse Sport Ireland board

The Minister has said he is satisfied that Dr Huey has the required expertise and governance experience to effectively contribute as a director to the board of Horse Sport Ireland.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Sergeant Ciara Lowry: ‘the horses are our friends and colleagues’

Sergeant Ciara Lowry: ‘the horses are our friends and colleagues’

Sergeant Ciara Lowry of An Garda Síochána’s Mounted Unit shares how these powerful animals combine courage and kindness to play a critical role in the evolving identity of modern Irish policing.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Farmer Writes: are we happier today than people were in 1926?

Farmer Writes: are we happier today than people were in 1926?

Gerald Potterton's thoughts turn to the incredible progress in agriculture in the last 100 years.

FARMER WRITES 25 March 2026

Soil health is central to breeding and raising horses

Soil health is central to breeding and raising horses

We get back to basics with Alan Creighton of the Irish Equine Centre to discover how soil lies at the heart of healthy horses.

BREEDING 25 March 2026

Opinion: Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART)

Opinion: Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART)

Vet Dr Joe Collins MVB PhD asks if, just because we have the assisted reproduction techniques, should we always use them?

BREEDING 25 March 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

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