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Money Mentor: how do I prepare for a fodder shortage in winter?

Concerned about the winter ahead? Philip O'Connor, Ifac's head of farm support, explains how to plan on the fodder front.

MONEY MENTOR 14 October 2026

Money Mentor: how do I prepare for a fodder shortage in winter?

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Money Mentor: how can I help to buy a starter home for my kids?

Money Mentor: how can I help to buy a starter home for my kids?

MONEY MENTOR 7 October 2026

Money Mentor: why is my tax bill rising when my costs are up on the farm?

Money Mentor: why is my tax bill rising when my costs are up on the farm?

MONEY MENTOR 30 September 2026

Money Mentor: childminding income and tax relief explained

Money Mentor: childminding income and tax relief explained

Money Mentor: childminding income and tax relief explained

MONEY MENTOR 23 September 2026

Money Mentor: 'am I taxed on the income from my solar panels?'

Money Mentor: 'am I taxed on the income from my solar panels?'

Money Mentor: 'am I taxed on the income from my solar panels?'

CL-IFJHOME 16 September 2026

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Money Mentor: ‘can I claim through the farm for my energy bills?’

Money Mentor: ‘can I claim through the farm for my energy bills?’

With energy costs continuing to rise, many farmers are asking whether household bills can be claimed as a farm expense.

MONEY MENTOR 22 July 2026

Money Mentor: 'I sold a site to a neighbour. Why is the tax bill so high?'

Money Mentor: 'I sold a site to a neighbour. Why is the tax bill so high?'

Marty Murphy, head of tax at ifac, explains the tax implications of selling a site from your land and why the resulting tax bill can come as a surprise.

MONEY MENTOR 22 July 2026

Money Mentor: ‘what records should I keep when buying a site?’

Money Mentor: ‘what records should I keep when buying a site?’

Marty Murphy, head of tax at ifac, explains which records and documents you should keep when buying a site to satisfy Revenue requirements.

MONEY MENTOR 22 July 2026

Money Mentor: 'how do I prioritise farm upgrades and investment?’

Money Mentor: 'how do I prioritise farm upgrades and investment?’

How to prioritise farm upgrades and decide where to invest first while keeping cash flow healthy.

MONEY MENTOR 22 July 2026

Money Mentor: ‘do I need a financial buffer for the family farm?

Money Mentor: ‘do I need a financial buffer for the family farm?

Ifac's Philip O'Connor breaks down what a financial buffer is and how to work out how much you need for your farm.

MONEY MENTOR 22 July 2026

Money Mentor: the best ways to invest or save a large inheritance

Money Mentor: the best ways to invest or save a large inheritance

Martin Glennon, head of financial planning at ifac, shares how to make the most of saving and investing when you inherit a large sum.

MONEY MENTOR 22 July 2026

Money Mentor: ‘I’m 52 and worried it’s too late to start a pension’

Money Mentor: ‘I’m 52 and worried it’s too late to start a pension’

Martin Glennon, head of financial planning at ifac shares practical tips on starting a pension in your 50s, saying it's never too late to begin planning for retirement.

MONEY MENTOR 22 July 2026

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Simply Better: six generations of cheesemaking at Gubbeen Farmhouse Cheese

From a family farm in west Cork to the shelves of Dunnes Stores, Gubbeen Farmhouse Cheese brings generations of cheesemaking tradition to the Simply Better range.

Simply Better: six generations of cheesemaking at Gubbeen Farmhouse Cheese

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