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Blue Jean Country Queen Festival returns to Athboy

International flavour to this year's festival as 22 contestants vie for royal title, compiled by Patrick Brogan, festival PRO.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Blue Jean Country Queen Festival returns to Athboy

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Long lands a new role in Brussels

Long lands a new role in Brussels

DEALER 20 May 2026

‘Good ladies’ needed in the Dáil

‘Good ladies’ needed in the Dáil

DEALER 13 May 2026

Spotlight on Macra’s leaders and volunteers

Spotlight on Macra’s leaders and volunteers

Spotlight on Macra’s leaders and volunteers

NEWS 13 May 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year applications now open

FBD Young Farmer of the Year applications now open

FBD Young Farmer of the Year applications now open

NEWS 6 May 2026

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FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

The competition continues to offer a strong prize fund, recognising excellence across the sector with the overall winner receiving €5,000.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Quick wit and court hits for Macra

Quick wit and court hits for Macra

It’s been another action-packed few weeks on the Macra calendar, with competition season in full swing and plenty more still to come as we head into the summer months.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Macra’s rural youth roadshow uncovers the big issues

Macra’s rural youth roadshow uncovers the big issues

Rural housing was consistently highlighted as a major concern, with members outlining difficulties ranging from securing planning permission to accessing affordable homes to rent or purchase.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Kilkenny’s Patrick Walton takes the Mr Personality Crown

Kilkenny’s Patrick Walton takes the Mr Personality Crown

A stalwart of the Macra calendar, the festival continues to celebrate confidence, character and the diverse talents of members from across the country.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Tipperary farmer to become new ifac chair

Tipperary farmer to become new ifac chair

Michael Kennedy runs a 160-cow dairy farm and serves on the IFA national dairy committee.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

The Macra president welcomed the deferral of the carbon tax increase, which was scheduled for 1 May. However she called on the Department to place a pause on carbon tax and CBAM tax on fertiliser.

NEWS 8 April 2026

New energy as Macra clubs grow nationwide

New energy as Macra clubs grow nationwide

From first meetings to upcoming events, it’s clear that young people are eager to get involved, reconnect locally and make the most of what Macra has to offer.

NEWS 8 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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