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Folklore: ‘the prize of a fattened turkey is an essential part of tradition’

The age-old tradition of playing cards for turkeys at Christmas time is still to be found in rural Ireland, writes Shane Lehane.

L2 3 December 2025

Folklore: ‘the prize of a fattened turkey is an essential part of tradition’

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Neven Maguire: 'producers help keep our Christmas traditions alive'

Neven Maguire: 'producers help keep our Christmas traditions alive'

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Almost 40,000 turkeys to be culled

Almost 40,000 turkeys to be culled

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Bird flu confirmed on Monaghan turkey farm

Bird flu confirmed on Monaghan turkey farm

Bird flu confirmed on Monaghan turkey farm

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No immediate concerns around Christmas turkey supplies – Tesco

No immediate concerns around Christmas turkey supplies – Tesco

No immediate concerns around Christmas turkey supplies – Tesco

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Bird flu outbreak on Meath farm

Bird flu outbreak on Meath farm

“This second outbreak underlines the ongoing presence of avian influenza in wild birds across the country,” the Minister said.

NEWS 20 May 2025

Over 3,000 turkeys culled due to bird flu

Over 3,000 turkeys culled due to bird flu

This is the first time highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in a poultry flock since November 2022.

NEWS 20 May 2025

Bird flu confirmed in Carlow turkey flock

Bird flu confirmed in Carlow turkey flock

Highly pathogenic bird flu has been circulating widely in wild birds across the country during the past year and was confirmed in two poultry flocks in Northern Ireland in recent days.

NEWS 20 May 2025

Limited supply and robust demand driving 'historically high' EU beef prices

Limited supply and robust demand driving 'historically high' EU beef prices

Latest EU data shows that beef production in the 27 member states fell 3% in the first seven months of 2025 compared with the same time last year.

NEWS 20 May 2025

Cork turkey farmer ‘on tenterhooks’ following bird flu in Fota

Cork turkey farmer ‘on tenterhooks’ following bird flu in Fota

Poultry farmers in Cork and Kildare outlined the threat of bird flu as we near the home straight for Christmas turkeys.

NEWS 20 May 2025

Seasonal Carlow poultry farm worker awarded redundancy at WRC

Seasonal Carlow poultry farm worker awarded redundancy at WRC

Teresa Kane was able to produce a signed employee handbook given to her by her former employer JR Boning (Ireland) Ltd at the start of her employment in 2004.

POULTRY 20 May 2025

Three Russell Meats products being recalled from shops

Three Russell Meats products being recalled from shops

Notices will be displayed at its points of sale, advising customers to return these items with any batch codes or use by dates.

NEWS 20 May 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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