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Former rugby player Kate McCarthy finds new purpose in farming

Former Railway Union rugby player Kate McCarthy turned to farming after injuries ended her playing career, finding a new challenge and purpose in Co Clare.

SPORT 28 October 2026

Former rugby player Kate McCarthy finds new purpose in farming

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Young Stock Podcast: Tadhg Furlong on suckies, scrums and spuds

Young Stock Podcast: Tadhg Furlong on suckies, scrums and spuds

NEWS 14 September 2026

Colm McCarthy: football kicks off betting habit for gamblers

Colm McCarthy: football kicks off betting habit for gamblers

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

Tadhg Furlong takes ASA banquet

Tadhg Furlong takes ASA banquet

Tadhg Furlong takes ASA banquet

DEALER 12 August 2026

Leinster Rugby on a five-star quest

Leinster Rugby on a five-star quest

Leinster Rugby on a five-star quest

SPORT 20 May 2026

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My Farming Week: James Hanly, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: James Hanly, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co Tipperary

James Hanly chats about his decision to use boluses to monitor the health and reproductive status of his cows, non-GMO milk and buffer feeding.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Béibhinn Parsons: 'these are the games that you dream of'

Béibhinn Parsons: 'these are the games that you dream of'

With historic Six Nations games in Galway and the Aviva in the coming weeks, Ireland winger Béibhinn Parsons is ready for the tournament.

FEATURES 8 April 2026

Everybody loves the Limmys

Everybody loves the Limmys

The Limouisn breed enjoyed a very successful week's trading in both Ireland and France

DEALER 18 March 2026

Triple Crown within reach for Boys in Green

Triple Crown within reach for Boys in Green

After a slow start, Ireland are set for a positive end to their Six Nations campaign as we take on Scotland with home advantage this weekend.

SPORT 11 March 2026

Colm McCarthy: building vanity stadiums is not where the focus should be

Colm McCarthy: building vanity stadiums is not where the focus should be

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has a capital budget of €2.2bn per annum which should focus on playing facilities rather than vanity stadiums.

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

Annual tractor run returns to Shinrone

Annual tractor run returns to Shinrone

The Shinrone tractor run has raised over €100,000 for worthy charities in the space of five years.

NEWS 24 December 2025

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