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Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

The court judgement threatens to make a wide range of routine land-use and outdoor activities potentially incompatible with EU law.

NEWS 18 January 2026

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

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Further two weeks in custody for Cork farmer

Further two weeks in custody for Cork farmer

NEWS 7 January 2026

Man charged over cattle theft in Cork

Man charged over cattle theft in Cork

NEWS 10 December 2025

Michael Scully loses Supreme Court case

Michael Scully loses Supreme Court case

Michael Scully loses Supreme Court case

NEWS 3 December 2025

Listen: Making use of Northern Ireland’s geological gift

Listen: Making use of Northern Ireland’s geological gift

Listen: Making use of Northern Ireland’s geological gift

PODCAST 26 November 2025

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Farmer pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges after dead calves found on farm

Farmer pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges after dead calves found on farm

The dead calves were found as a result of a major investigation conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in September 2022. David Raleigh reports.

NEWS 12 October 2025

Farmers penalised for returning illegal plastic

Farmers penalised for returning illegal plastic

IFFPG is Ireland's approved farm plastics recycling compliance scheme collecting an estimated 45,000t of farm plastics this year.

NEWS 12 October 2025

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

When making a will, its important to be mindful of being fair to children. What you regard as fair may not be fair in your child's view.

MONEY MENTOR 12 October 2025

Up to 300 farmers charged double for returning illegal plastic

Up to 300 farmers charged double for returning illegal plastic

IFFPG is Ireland's approved farm plastics recycling compliance scheme collecting an estimated 45,000t of farm plastics this year.

NEWS 12 October 2025

Why can’t I leave my farm to my son in my will?

Why can’t I leave my farm to my son in my will?

The impact of parents holding property as joint tenants on succession for family members.

L2 12 October 2025

High Court allows farmer to challenge residential zoning of his land for tax

High Court allows farmer to challenge residential zoning of his land for tax

The farmer has argued that the imposition of a residential zoning on his lands farmed could necessitate a sale that would interfere with his livelihood. Paul Neilan reports.

NEWS 12 October 2025

Farm taxes: cutting the stamp duty on land from 7.5% to 1%

Farm taxes: cutting the stamp duty on land from 7.5% to 1%

Caitríona Morrissey looks at how consanguinity relief reduces the stamp duty payable on farmland.

NEWS 12 October 2025

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Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

For Offaly dairy and sheep farmers, husband-and-wife team Ann Maire Butterfield and Stephen McQuade, AAA Golden Maverick has always been part of the story.

Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

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