Mental Health

Why thousands of farmers rely on Alan O'Reilly's weather forecasts

Long before Alan O'Reilly became the face of Carlow Weather and built an audience of more than 300,000 followers, he was a young boy fascinated by snow on the Blackstairs Mountains.

HEALTH 7 October 2026

Why thousands of farmers rely on Alan O'Reilly's weather forecasts

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Three days of shearing action lined up for the Ploughing

Three days of shearing action lined up for the Ploughing

NEWS 12 September 2026

Why it's becoming harder to stay connected in rural Ireland

Why it's becoming harder to stay connected in rural Ireland

FEATURES 29 July 2026

Editorial: attitude to risk must change if progress is to be made on farm safety

Editorial: attitude to risk must change if progress is to be made on farm safety

Editorial: attitude to risk must change if progress is to be made on farm safety

VIEWPOINTS 22 July 2026

Study reveals spouses and children as invisible workforce on family farms

Study reveals spouses and children as invisible workforce on family farms

Study reveals spouses and children as invisible workforce on family farms

NEWS 21 July 2026

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Suicide or Survive: the Irish organisation breaking the silence on suicide

Suicide or Survive: the Irish organisation breaking the silence on suicide

Brave conversations and shared experiences about mental health are helping to save lives. Here, Vanessa Burke from Co Kildare tells her story to Brenda McCormick.

HEALTH 15 April 2026

Taking notice of men's mental health

Taking notice of men's mental health

The Dealer was unaware that over 400 men die by suicide in Ireland each year.

DEALER 15 April 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 15 April 2026

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

In her report on generational renewal, MEP Maria Walsh called for an EU mental health action plan for agriculture to be developed, as well as stronger farm relief services.

NEWS 15 April 2026

€1.18m announced for farm safety, health and wellbeing

€1.18m announced for farm safety, health and wellbeing

Farmer health and wellbeing checks, livestock handling training and tractor driving safety awareness training for children 14 years of age and older are among some of the 46 projects selected.

NEWS 15 April 2026

The weather drives a farmers’ mood

The weather drives a farmers’ mood

Derek Robinson reckons he gets a hit of dopamine when the sun comes out

FARMER WRITES 15 April 2026

Letter regarding fuel price protests

Letter regarding fuel price protests

"These protesters aren’t just determined; they are desperate." – Sarah Byrne, Co Wexford.

LETTERS 15 April 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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