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‘We’re ready for the drought... cows to be fed silage in dry weeks ahead'

The drought has arrived, but it was expected and farmers are prepared, with cows set to be fed silage in the weeks ahead, writes Katherine O’Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 15 July 2026

‘We’re ready for the drought... cows to be fed silage in dry weeks ahead'

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‘Excellence and attention to detail were the main drivers on this Tipp farm'

‘Excellence and attention to detail were the main drivers on this Tipp farm'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 1 July 2026

‘It’s the ideal time to visit the galleries in our towns and appreciate them’

‘It’s the ideal time to visit the galleries in our towns and appreciate them’

‘It’s the ideal time to visit the galleries in our towns and appreciate them’

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‘A farm is a busy place, full of varied emotions, it all has to be managed'

‘A farm is a busy place, full of varied emotions, it all has to be managed'

‘A farm is a busy place, full of varied emotions, it all has to be managed'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 June 2026

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‘Two of my favourite men visit out of love and concern and make my day better'

‘Two of my favourite men visit out of love and concern and make my day better'

A close family circle matters and makes finding those 'moon' moments so special.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 6 May 2026

The 2026 Nuffield International Triennial – a resounding success

The 2026 Nuffield International Triennial – a resounding success

The 2026 Nuffield International Triennial taking in 50 farm visits, agri business events and cultural experiences was a resounding success.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 6 May 2026

Tullamore Show launches 2026 schedule

Tullamore Show launches 2026 schedule

Sponsors, supporters, committee members and invited guests gathered at the Old Warehouse in Tullamore on Thursday 21 May for the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show sponsors' evening.

NEWS 6 May 2026

‘I don’t think I’d ever seen so many spiders and cobwebs extending everywhere’

‘I don’t think I’d ever seen so many spiders and cobwebs extending everywhere’

Remember to clean the filters in your appliances when spring cleaning.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 6 May 2026

'You knew you were among people deeply committed to the production of food'

'You knew you were among people deeply committed to the production of food'

Another successful Food Festival at Ballymaloe done and dusted in style.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 6 May 2026

‘To travel all the way from Australia is a wonderful act of friendship and love'

‘To travel all the way from Australia is a wonderful act of friendship and love'

A surprise visit from a friend in Australia illustrates the true value of real friendship.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 6 May 2026

‘How many children like Katriona must slip through the system?'

‘How many children like Katriona must slip through the system?'

Katriona O'Sullivan has published her second book 'Hungry'. Katriona was interviewed by Deirdre O'Shaughnessy as part of Cork's Literary Festival.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 6 May 2026

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What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

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