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Brothers' bale row - criminal damage of 10 bales 'is miles beyond 10 bales'

Gordon Deegan reports on a row between two Clare brothers over the damage of 10 round bales.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Brothers' bale row - criminal damage of 10 bales 'is miles beyond 10 bales'

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Judge expects farmer accused of animal cruelty ‘to be preparing for trial’

Judge expects farmer accused of animal cruelty ‘to be preparing for trial’

NEWS 23 October 2026

Jury discharged in trial of Mayo farmer accused of animal cruelty

Jury discharged in trial of Mayo farmer accused of animal cruelty

NEWS 20 October 2026

A5 farmers must be fairly compensated

A5 farmers must be fairly compensated

A5 farmers must be fairly compensated

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Who gets the payments when CAP entitlements disappear?

Who gets the payments when CAP entitlements disappear?

Who gets the payments when CAP entitlements disappear?

CL-IFJHOME 7 October 2026

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High Court judge slaps down latest appeal against €175m Kilkenny wind farm

High Court judge slaps down latest appeal against €175m Kilkenny wind farm

A court challenge case against a Kilkenny wind farm has been before the courts for almost four years.

NEWS 5 October 2026

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

A grant of up to €10,000 per year is available to cover eligible administrative costs, including hiring personnel and acquiring relevant technology with another €3,000 available for legal fees.

NEWS 30 September 2026

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

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

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?

An executor living far from his late father's solicitor is being asked to pay a fee and sign forms before the original will is released. Aisling Meehan explains the Law Society's guidance on fees.

CL-IFJHOME 9 September 2026

Agri Food Regulator announces new legal and research unit

Agri Food Regulator announces new legal and research unit

With 20 years’ experience working across regulated industries in private practice, Ciara O’Gorman, a solicitor, will lead the provision of comprehensive legal advice across the regulator.

NEWS 24 August 2026

Succession: what’s the big deal farm families?

Succession: what’s the big deal farm families?

David Clarke explores some of the main issues behind succession in farming

FARMER WRITES 19 August 2026

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

The 800ac solar farm in east Cork would be one of the biggest in the country and involve 10 landowners.

NEWS 18 August 2026

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