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High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

The judicial review brought by the Leamlara Preservation Group against An Coimisiún Pleanála’s decision to approve the Ballysallagh Solar Farm was rejected.

RENEWABLES 23 September 2026

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

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Legal: can a solicitor charge me for handover of my father's will?

Legal: can a solicitor charge me for handover of my father's will?

CL-IFJHOME 9 September 2026

Agri Food Regulator announces new legal and research unit

Agri Food Regulator announces new legal and research unit

NEWS 24 August 2026

Succession: what’s the big deal farm families?

Succession: what’s the big deal farm families?

Succession: what’s the big deal farm families?

FARMER WRITES 19 August 2026

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

NEWS 18 August 2026

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Over 2,600 cattle and sheep seized by Department

Over 2,600 cattle and sheep seized by Department

Cattle and sheep seized and euthanised by the Department over a five-year period revealed.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Dairy farmer mounts court challenge to overturn milk sale ban

Dairy farmer mounts court challenge to overturn milk sale ban

Seán Coughlan wants the High Court to allow him to sell milk, as he hopes to mount a wider challenge against the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Carlow duck farmer wins latest court battle with Department

Carlow duck farmer wins latest court battle with Department

A judicial review brought by the Department of Agriculture has failed to overturn the District Court verdict in favour of poultry farmer John Fitzgerald.

NEWS 8 July 2026

‘White van’ imports intercepted at NI ports

‘White van’ imports intercepted at NI ports

Over 8t of 'high risk' products were seized and destroyed at NI ports by DAERA officers in 2025

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

Legal: why every farm family should have a will

Legal: why every farm family should have a will

Aisling Meehan, agricultural solicitor and chartered tax consultant, explains the risks of dying intestate and why choosing guardians and trustees is so important.

L2 8 July 2026

Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

A poultry farmer’s bid to seek €32m from the State over his claim that he suffered damages for refusing to engage in VAT fraud has been struck out.

NEWS 8 July 2026

What happens the farm after a sudden death?

What happens the farm after a sudden death?

What to do if your farming spouse dies suddenly and how best to set yourself up to cope with a sudden bereavement.

L2 8 July 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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